Take all of the most flavorful shops on East Passyunk Avenue. Transport them to a vacant storefront on 16th and Walnut Street, next to an ordinary downtown Starbucks, and press play. Is Rittenhouse Square ready for a pop-up 'hood? Come Friday, it will be. We know how far South Philadelphia can
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02/08/2010
Over at North Bowl this weekend, the lanes started to fill with locals just after we left. Word on the $3.95-per-game Snow Day Special was out. Every time I've bowled there, it has been packed and for good reason: not only is North Bowl the only nearby lanes that doesn't require finding parking
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02/08/2010
Every week or so we post some random thoughts that relate to the real estate market, the economy or just general updates. 1. Facebook Fan Page for The Somers Team ! Thanks to the help from our virtual assistant (who rocks !!), The Somers Team Facebook Fan Page is now live !! If you have not be
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02/07/2010
3 Bedroom Home for Sale in Mayfair, Philadelphia Call The Somers 215-400-2620, RE/MAX Access, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia 6351 Crafton Street SHORT SALE. This beautifully maintained and clean 3 Bedroom home for Sale in Mayfair has both Garage and Driveway parking. The living room is large an
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02/07/2010
3 Bedroom Home for Sale in Juniata, Philadelphia Call The Somers 215-400-2620, RE/MAX Access, Northern Liberties, Philadelphia 4205 Bennington Street Welcome Home to this lovingly updated and well maintained 3 bedroom home for Sale in Juniata on a great block in Juniata. This home features an u
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02/07/2010
Stocking up on milk, eggs, and bread before the winter storm? Do it the right way, by heading over to neighborhood grocer, Almanac Market in Northern Liberties, for fresh and local staples. We're talking Dutch Meadows organic raw milk from Lancaster County, sold in returnable glass bottles. Ar
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02/05/2010
We are seeing it happen more and more frequently. Inspired folks are buying fixer-upper homes in the neighborhoods along the fringes of Philadelphia and they are turning them into unique and amazing properties. The first couple we wrote about a while ago that tackled a rehab project had the help
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02/04/2010
Hey, Fishtown residents, join the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and the NKCDC this Saturday, to learn alternative energy options and incentives for incorporating them into your home. They'll be giving out free recycling bins and CFL bulbs. For more information, visit http://sustainable1912
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02/04/2010
Phil Clark gives us the rundown on the Training Station Gym in the Piazza in Northern Liberties. Located on the third floor of the Rialto building (just below our office!), the Training Station is a sleek, smartly-designed fitness center for those who want an efficient workout that maximizes y
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02/03/2010