delaware valley: Delaware Valley Group - Welcome and Posting Guidelines - 06/27/08 10:48 PM
Welcome to the ActiveRain Delaware Valley Region Group!The intended purpose of this group is to provide a forum to share information and resources that are of specific interest to those of us who live and work in the Delaware Valley region (NJ-PA-DE), including South Jersey, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. Also called the "Tri-State" … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Updated School Report Cards for South Jersey - 04/19/08 11:23 AM
The Philadelphia Inquirer recently came out with their latest edition of it's Report Card on Schools for the Delaware Valley.For school contact information, statistics and to see how your district, or the district to which you are considering moving, compares with other schools in the state over a range of areas … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Delaware Valley Commercial Services - 03/04/08 12:05 PM
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delaware valley: Delaware Valley Articles By Sub-Category - 02/09/08 12:16 AM
The purpose of this entry is to attempt to group and sub-categorize my Delaware Valley (DV) related articles by main topic.Delaware Valley articles include information about the Delaware Valley / Philadelphia Metro region, including it's communities, culture, food, arts, sports, entertainment, theater, education, history and other recommended areas of interest...
Delaware Valley - GeneralNew … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Delaware Valley: Free WiFi Access In Metro Philadelphia - 01/26/08 10:51 PM
When I first obtained a wireless device that had WiFi capabilities, I thought that I would have free reign of WiFi access in public areas, expecially at such places as restaurants, coffee shops and airports. However, I soon found out that while the WiFi access was provided, the use of that … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Delaware Valley: Rodin Museum - 01/26/08 09:58 PM
My family and I recenty decided for take a short Sunday afternoon trip into Philadelphia to visiting the Rodin Museum and the nearby Philadelphia Museum of Art's Perlman Building. It was a comfortable, sunny January day.Philly's Rodin Museum contains the largest collection of works by the sculptor Auguste Rodin outside of Paris (Musee Rodin).For those of you who aren't … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Delaware Valley: Philadelphia Is For Art Lovers - 01/26/08 09:56 PM
"Day-trippers take notice: the Philly tourism board advises 'You just can't do it in a day'. This is especially true when one considers visiting the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Rodin Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and, just a … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: New Year's Day: Watch The Philadelphia Mummers Parade Live Or On TV - 12/31/07 05:36 AM
If you have lived in the Philadelphia Metropolitan area (or Delaware Valley region) for any length of time, you know that every New Year's Day, the City of Philadelphia is host to the Philadelphia Mummers New Year's Day Parade, celebrating it's 102nd year.This tradition involving Mummers is unique to the area. I know of … (4 comments)
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delaware valley: Commercial Real Estate Continuing Education In The Delaware Valley - 12/12/07 09:00 PM
If you are looking for good continuing education opportunities in the Delaware Valley area, then you need to place The Commercial Real Estate School of the Tri-State Realtors Commercial Alliance at the top of your list of educational resources for self-improvement and meeting your MCE requirements.The The Commercial Real Estate School of the … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: 2007 Annual Commercial Real Estate Show Another Success - 11/03/07 10:55 PM
The 2007 Annual Commercial Real Estate Show (2007 A.C.R.E.S.), presented by TriState REALTORS Commercial Alliance experienced another successful event on Thursday, Oct 26, 2007. It's theme was, "Building Bridges, Making Connections". Besides the exhibitors representing service providers and leading practitioners in the Delaware Valley commercial real estate industry, a big feature was the … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Annual Commercial Real Estate Show - Delaware Valley - 2007 - 10/24/07 08:52 AM
If you are a commercial real estate practitioner in the greater Delaware Valley region, then you don't want to miss the TriState Realtors Commercial Alliance's Annual Commercial Real Estate Show (A.C.R.E.S) this Thursday (10/25), starting at 9 a.m. It's slogan is, "Building Bridges, Making Connections".It will be held in the Exhibition Hall … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Amateur Radio In and Around New Jersey - 10/15/07 02:04 AM
For those that may have an interest in Amateur (or Ham) Radio, New Jersey and the greater Delaware Valley have a wide range of resources and opportunities for you to begin the process of obtaining an amateur radio operator's license and for obtaining advanced licenses. Amateur Radio clubs are spread throughout … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Skydiving in New Jersey - 10/10/07 07:48 PM
New Jersey and the surrounding area provides skydivers and those that want to experience skydiving for the first time with some great skydiving centers and certified training facilities.For example, if you are already a skydiving enthusiast on the east coast, especially the Delaware Valley region, then you probably already know about Skydive Cross … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Rail Service From Philadelphia to New York City Through Trenton - 08/04/07 05:11 PM
Rail and subway service is available from Philadelphia and surrounding areas with connection in Trenton for service on through to New York City (Penn Central Station) and it's subway system. Here are the links you need for stations, schedules, maps and fares...
SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) - Subways, Trolleys, Bus and Rail servicesNJTRANSIT … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: New Contingency Indicators for Listings Still Being Shown With An Agreement of Sale - 06/02/07 08:51 PM
For those of us who are Realtors in the Delaware Valley or anyone receiving listings sent from the MLS (TREND) serving most Delware Valley area Realtors, this is a reminder/notice that the recent status of "A/C", which was "Active with Contract", has been discontinued. Starting in June 24, 2007, that status will be replaced … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Studies Confirm: Prolonged High Exposure to Radon = Lung Cancer - 05/18/07 08:48 AM
The EPA recently posted on it's web site updated information discussing the results of two studies showing definitive evidence of an association between residential radon exposure and lung cancer. A North American study and a European study, both combined data from several previous residential studies. These two studies go a step … (1 comments)
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delaware valley: Human Rights and Discrimination: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities - 01/09/07 10:13 PM
Human rights (human relations) is an issue that we take very seriously in the real estate industry. The federal government and all states have laws and regulations protecting it. Human rights understanding and awareness is part of all state licensing and advanced licensing training, and included as part of state licensing examinations. While there … (1 comments)
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delaware valley: Smartest State and Educational Rankings 2006-2007 - 01/03/07 08:17 PM
Education State Rankings 2006-2007, was a reference book published this past year from Morgan Quitno Press, a Lawrence, Kansas-based independent research and publishing company.
It awarded it's Smartest State Award to Vermont, with New Jersey placing a strong fourth (Pennsylvania was 10th). The rankings were based on 21 key elementary and secondary education indicators reported in Education … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: New Jersey's Maggie LeNois Tells All - 01/03/07 11:30 AM
Author Margaret M. LeNois, a resident of New Jersey, is hosting her own hourly radio show on the Internet Radio every Thursday night at 7 pm, called "Maggie's Tell All". Maggie's show is targeted for adults forty-five and older and will deal with all subjects of interest to the older set. … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: In Search Of The Great Philly Hoagie - 01/01/07 04:15 PM
Call it what you may: Sub, Submarine sandwich, Italian Sandwich, Hero, Torpedo, Zeppelin or Grinder, there is something unique and special about the Philadelphia (or Philly) Hoagie. Some of it has to do with the type and freshness of the bread, or with the quality of the meats and cheeses or the type and … (1 comments)
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delaware valley: Mummers 2007 Parade Postponed - Indoor Events Still Going On - 01/01/07 10:03 AM
Because of the rain in Philadelphia today, the 2007 Mummers New Year's Day Parade will be postponed until January 6 (Saturday), starting at 9am. Go to Mummers.com for updated schedule and additional information.The indoor Fancy Brigades show in the Convention Center will go on today January 1 (12 and 5 PM shows).See also … (2 comments)
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delaware valley: Philly + New Year's Day = Mummers Parade - 12/31/06 08:06 PM
Everyone from the Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley area knows that New Year's Day is the time for the annual Philadelphia Mummers New Year's Day Parade. Mummers and the annual Mummers Parade are unique to Philadelphia. I know of nothing like it anywhere else. Their sight and sound are distinctive. Adults in elaborate customes … (2 comments)
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delaware valley: Atlantic City - Concerts and Other Entertainment - 12/31/06 06:08 PM
On advantage living in South Jersey is the access we have to major music and comedy concerts and entertainment in Atlantic City. Often, you may have several choices in a week or even several on the same day. This goes on all year long.For example, my son and I decided to … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: New Year's Eve - Penn's Landing and Philadelphia Area - 12/28/06 12:01 PM
Fireworks at Penn's Landing and the New Year's Eve Party On Ice at the RiverRink is a fun-filled way to celebrate. It's great for all ages and ideal for families as it's a non-alcoholic way to ring in the New Year. Great food, fun activities, and live entertainment in the heated … (1 comments)
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delaware valley: Delaware Valley - Commercial Real Estate Associations - 12/26/06 08:25 PM
The following are commercial real estate related associations that either have an official chapter and web site just for Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley or are based in the Region...AI - Appraisal InstituteWeb: http://www.phila-ai.com/ [National]ASA - American Society of AppraisersWeb: http://www.appraisers.org/ [National]BIA- The Building Industry Association of PhiladelphiaWeb: http://www.biaofphiladelphia.com/BOMA - Building … (1 comments)
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delaware valley: In Search of The Great Philly Cheesesteak - 12/21/06 08:20 PM
Everyone has a general idea of what is in a basic cheesesteak. But, unless you're from or have visited the Delaware Valley area, few people know or understand the exquisite flavor, aroma and satisfying taste that only a true Philadelphia (or as more affectionately known, "Philly") cheesesteak can provide. The basic … (9 comments)
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delaware valley: Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) - 12/16/06 11:55 PM
Underground storage tanks (UST) are an issue effecting all states in the Delaware Valley. They can be found in commercial as well as residential property. Though they share a lot of commonalities in their regulations and remediation, there are differences. Here are links detailing the policies and procedures regarding underground storage tank … (1 comments)
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delaware valley: Delaware Valley: Chambers of Commerce - 12/10/06 01:25 PM
The Delaware Valley is a vibrant area for business and financial activity. You find national, international and important regional headquarters for many of your Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies as well as a strong and varied small business segment.One of the first steps any new business startup, or existing business … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Delaware Valley: Historic Philadelphia - 12/07/06 11:59 AM
Independence National Park, home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were signed), is located in Philadephia. A visit to the park is a great day trip (I prefer a weekend which has more parking options), but there are many other historic (tours, … (2 comments)
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delaware valley: Group Welcome: Delaware Valley Region - 11/28/06 09:29 PM
Welcome to the ActiveRain Delaware Valley Region Group!The intended purpose of this group is to provide a forum to share information and resources that are of specific interest to those of us who live and work in the Delaware Valley region (NJ-PA-DE), including South Jersey, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. Also called the "Tri-State" … (2 comments)
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delaware valley: Delaware Valley - Winter Storm Preparedness - 11/26/06 04:13 PM
Winter is a great time to enjoy the recreational opportunities, holidays and events associated with the season. Adequate protection for the coming winter storms that we will also experience requires preparing in advance for the effects of ice, snow and extreme cold. "With the threat of snow, ice and severe cold now upon us, Pennsylvanians … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Delaware Valley - Safe Winter Driving - 11/26/06 03:01 PM
Besides the daily driving to our jobs, businesses and schools, the Delaware Valley has a tremendous amount of great opportunities for enjoying indoor and outdoor events, recreation, shopping and dining out during the winter season that will also expose us to potential winter driving hazards, such as ice and snow. The leading … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Delaware Valley - Business and Real Estate News - 10/27/06 08:17 PM
The Delaware Valley has access to a wide variety of national, regional and local news resources ranging from national newspapers, magazines, radio and television to various Internet news sources. In addition, the region has many local business and real estate news providers. I have listed some of them here for your convenience... Printed … (1 comments)
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delaware valley: TriState's Commercial Real Estate Show A Success - 10/27/06 12:42 AM
The TriState REALTORS® Commercial Alliance, of which I am a member, held their annual Annual Commercial Real Estate Show (ACRES) at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, PA on Thursday, 10/26/2006. It consisted of exhibits, several informative panel discussions made up of major area real estate practitioners, service … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Delaware Valley - Identity Theft Protection - 10/18/06 11:26 PM
Delaware Valley state governments are actively developing and implement laws to protect the local individual against identity threats. Just as with the federal government, the state governments are focusing on making it harder to illegally obtain identity information by requiring users and holders of identity information to maintain proper protection procedures. Delaware Valley states … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Delaware Valley - Concerts - 10/09/06 11:07 PM
The Delaware Valley has a large number of venues to see and hear music of all varieties. For popular (non-Classical) music, the venues range in size from the Wachovia Center arena in Philadelphia ("Philly") and Tweeter Center in Camden (NJ) to the more intimate theaters, such as the Keswick Theater in Glenside (PA). Classical music has … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Delaware Valley - Transportation - 10/07/06 11:55 PM
One of the big advantages about living in Delaware Valley and South Jersey area is that you are right in the middle of everything with interesting and fun places to visit and sightsee, events, shopping and dining. It's all here or within driving distance. Below are some transportation resources.
NJ Dept. of Transportation … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Agency Disclosure: Consumer Information Notices - 10/07/06 11:40 PM
One of the first requests that a consumer should expect to receive from a licensed real estate agent is a request to view and sign a Consumer Information Statement (also called a Consumer Notice, depending on state).State laws in the Delaware Valley (NJ, PA, DE and MD) require that all agents … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: The Delaware Valley - 10/06/06 10:30 PM
IntroductionThe Delaware Valley is a region that borders both sides of The Delaware River as it flows between Pennsylvania and New Jersey and then on between Delaware and New Jersey into to the Delaware Bay (and eventually out to the Atlantic Ocean). It includes counties from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Community Information and Demographics - 09/25/06 09:15 PM
Access to quality, up-to-date sources of community information and demographics (i.e, the statistical characteristics of human populations), are important to help in determining where, when and even how we want to live and/or conduct business. Here are community and demographics resources to help you, that are available online, providing community information and statistics on local, state, regional and … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: School Reports and Related Educational Resources - 09/24/06 10:03 AM
Resources to help you make informed choices about schools for you, your family and your employees.No matter what level of education you are seeking for you and/or your family or need to insure a local supply of properly trained employees and continuing education programs, the New Jersey / Delaware Valley area has a tremendous … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Local Area Memory Disorder Clinics - 09/23/06 11:53 PM
For those those that are experiencing memory problems or have loved-ones that they suspect or have confirmed memory problems, here are memory disorder centers that may be of help in the South Jersey / Philadelphia metropolitan area.
University of Pennsylvania Alzheimer's Disease Center, Memory Disorders The center is located at University of Pennsylvania, … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: BreakTime: Top 16 Public Radio Radio Programs Serving The Delaware Valley - 09/20/06 09:54 PM
Here are my picks for the top 16 local Public Radio programs in the Philadelphia Metropolitan, Delaware Valley Area serving South Jersey.16. The Blues Showhttp://www.xpn.org/blues.php (WXPN)The Blues Show, with host Johnny Meister, covers the entire history of the blues from 1920 to the present, from the best-known to the most obscure … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Library of Congress - Local Legacies - Delaware Valley and U.S. - 09/09/06 11:05 PM
The Library of Congress, in celebration of its Bicentential in 2000, created a "Local Legacies" site, organized by state.Find out about communities that make up your state -- their people, history and events -- that give it a unique flavor; and get a feel for what communities in other areas are like, especially those to which you … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Local Weather Information for South Jersey and the Delaware Valley - 09/09/06 10:36 PM
Here are sites providing local weather reports including current conditions and forecasts specific to South Jersey and surrounding Delaware Valley areas:CBS TV Channel 3 / NJ - TV Channel 3 from Philadelphia, covering the Delaware Valley (KYW) KYW 1060 AM - Weather forecasts and school closings in Southeastern PA and South Jersey … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Philadelphia Area Performance Arts and Entertainment - 08/31/06 11:56 PM
A part of the greater Philadelphia area, we have access to a wide variety of world class artists, entertainment and performance venues, such as the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Kimmel Center For The Performing Arts.Here are some, but not all of the theaters and associated organizations that are easily accessible from South … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: How Vulnerable Are Your Personal and Business Computers? - 08/27/06 10:56 AM
You may be more vulnerable than you think.At home or at your business, we rely heavily on computers for communications, news, information, applications and just for enjoyment. For such a critical item in our lives, we need to make sure that our computers and their networks are as secure as possible, at all … (2 comments)
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delaware valley: For Your Heath: Heart Attacks vs. Strokes - Indentification and Response - 07/29/06 12:49 AM
Here is some good information that can save your live or the lives of those around you...
Most people know about the symptoms associated with a heart attack, but what if you are alone when you suffer a heart attack? What can you do to survive a heart attack when no one can … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: History of New Jersey and Delaware Valley Area: The Lenape Native American Tribe - 07/26/06 08:14 AM
The Lenape (len-ah-pay) or Lenni Lenape tribe, later called Delaware Indians by European settlers, lived in an area they called "lenapehoking", which meant "land of the lenape." Their land included all of what is now New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, Southeastern New York State, Northern Delaware and a small part of Connecticut.Below are … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Philadelphia Area Museums Serving South Jersey and the Delaware Valley - 07/13/06 05:02 PM
Philadelphia and The Delaware Valley Area is blessed with a wide variety and depth of museums, educational centers and art galleries celebrating the area's long history and rich culture. All are easily accessible from South Jersey.Below is a quick list of links to Delaware Valley / Philadelphia Metro area museums. To experience … (0 comments)
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delaware valley: Music Festivals In and Around New Jersey and the Delaware Valley - 07/11/06 11:53 AM
The greater Delaware Valley region has a rich, diverse musical culture. It offers a wonderful variety of musical events that occur through the year for everyone to enjoy.Here are links to information about various major music festivals happening annually in and around New Jersey, Delaware Valley and the Mid-Atlantic region:Bluegrass FestivalsBluegrass Delaware Valley … (0 comments)
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