delaware valley: Mummers 2007 Parade Postponed - Indoor Events Still Going On
- 01/01/07 02:03 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 TV 17 for broadcast information.
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delaware valley: Philly + New Year's Day = Mummers Parade
- 12/31/06 12:06 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 march and strut through Philadelphia streets, many while playing instruments, to entertain us and welcome in the new year. It you can not be one of the hundreds of thousands that regularly make it into the city each year to watch the parade, you can catch it on local TV 17. In addition to local … (2 comments)
delaware valley: Atlantic City - Concerts and Other Entertainment
- 12/31/06 10:08 AM
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 attend the recent Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert at the Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall, formerly the original Convention Hall, that has been upgraded for modern performances. We had an easy drive down to Atlantic City (under an hour) and parked in one of the many high-rise parking facilities, in our case Caesar's. … (0 comments)
delaware valley: New Year's Eve - Penn's Landing and Philadelphia Area
- 12/28/06 04:01 AM
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 indoor facility, along with ice skating and a perfect view of the midnight fireworks over the Delaware River, make this party one of the most unique in Philadelphia! Penn's Landing is easily accessible from the Southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey areas.If you don't already have tickets to the sold-out River Rink event, and … (1 comments)
delaware valley: Delaware Valley - Commercial Real Estate Associations
- 12/26/06 12:25 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 Owners and Managers Association BOMA - PhiladelphiaWeb: http://www.bomaphila.com/ [National]CCIM - Commercial Investment Management Real Estate Institute (PA/NJ/DE) ChapterWeb: http://pa-nj-de.ccimnet.com/jsp [National]CII Council - Chester County Commercial Industrial Investment Councilhttp://www.ciicouncil.org/CIRC - Commercial - Industrial Realty CouncilWeb: http://www.circdelaware.org/CMAA - Construction Managers Association - Mid-Atlantic ChapterWeb: http://chapters.cmaanet.org/chapters/mac [National]CoreNet - Corporate Real Estate NetworkWeb: http://www.corenetglobal.org/CREW … (1 comments)
delaware valley: In Search of The Great Philly Cheesesteak
- 12/21/06 12:20 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 ingredients create a synergy that is much more than the sum of it's parts. As most people know, a basic cheesesteak consists of a bread roll, thinly sliced or shredded meat (usually beef, but now chicken is frequently offered, in which case it's called a chicken cheesesteak) grilled with onions and/or … (7 comments)
delaware valley: Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
- 12/16/06 03:55 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 installation, testing, removal and remediation when necessary. NEW JERSEYhttp://www.state.nj.us/dep/srp/bust/The definition of an UST, as set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:14B-1.6: is any one or combination of tanks, as set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:14B-1.4, including appurtenant pipes, lines, fixtures, and other related equipment, used to contain an accumulation of hazardous substances, the volume … (1 comments)
delaware valley: Delaware Valley: Chambers of Commerce
- 12/10/06 05:25 AM
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 wanting to expand or considering coming into a new area, should do is seek out the corresponding local and regional Chambers of Commerce organizations. It is a great way to network, which is what establishing and growing a business is all about, and they provide a wealth of information and … (0 comments)
delaware valley: Delaware Valley: Historic Philadelphia
- 12/07/06 03:59 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, buildings and homes, such as the Betsy Ross House), cultural (exhibits, shows, theater, art, sports) and educational (museums, zoo, dinasaur exibit) places to see and events to experience that require a longer stay or more follow up visits. Many of the local hotels offer special weekend getaway packages. Here are some … (2 comments)
delaware valley: Group Welcome: Delaware Valley Region
- 11/28/06 01:29 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" area, it includes the Philadelphia Metro area. It is a way for us to network, meet new friends, exchange ideas, build relationships and share news and experiences.Post anything you believe may be of general interest or benefit to those of us in the Delaware Valley. If you have a question about a community or resource in … (2 comments)
delaware valley: Delaware Valley - Winter Storm Preparedness
- 11/26/06 08:13 AM
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 should prepare homes and vehicles with winter storm kits to assist their families in the event of a weather emergency," said PA's David Sanko. "We all need to ensure that we're prepared to travel safely to our destinations or to alter our travel plans as needed. We need to travel … (0 comments)
delaware valley: Delaware Valley - Safe Winter Driving
- 11/26/06 07:01 AM
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 cause of death during winter storms is transportation accidents. Preparing your vehicle for the winter season and knowing how to react if stranded or lost on the road are the keys to safe winter driving while enjoying the season.The best time to begin preparing is well before the winter storm … (0 comments)
delaware valley: Delaware Valley - Business and Real Estate News
- 10/27/06 01:17 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 (and Online) News Sources: Philadelphia Business Journal - available in print and online, serving the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area with business news. (You can also access 41 other U.S. metropolitan business journals from this site.) NJPA Real Estate Journal - focuses on comprehensive real estate news in the Tri-State (NJ, PA, DE) … (1 comments)
delaware valley: TriState's Commercial Real Estate Show A Success
- 10/26/06 05:42 PM
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 providers and major users of of real estate services; ending with a luncheon and keynote speaker. The panel discussions were informative and well run, with moderators feeding relevant questions to the panels. Following are some of the panel topics and a few of the comments: Retailers' Site Requirements and Expansion Plans Land … (0 comments)
delaware valley: Delaware Valley - Identity Theft Protection
- 10/18/06 04:26 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 passed tougher laws which went into effect during 2006. It is important that you become aware and more importantly, become compliant with the new information security requirements.NJAccording to New Jersey's Office of Attorney General, the "Identity Theft Prevention Act," which took effect on January 1, 2006, is the most comprehensive and … (0 comments)
delaware valley: Delaware Valley - Concerts
- 10/09/06 04:07 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 its on set of world reknown centers (or click here) dedicated to that genre. There are also community and school performing arts centers, such as the Lenape Regional Performing Arts Center in Marlton (NJ) that offers nationally and even internationally recognized artists (including singers, instrumentalists, musicals, plays and even comedians, such as Bill … (0 comments)
delaware valley: Delaware Valley - Transportation
- 10/07/06 04:55 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 - NJ Dept of Transportation (NJ DOT): Links to everything related to NJ transportation, including state and county maps, license information, turnpike and tolls, bus lines and schedules, alternate fuel credits, cycling, vanpools; plus roadway diagrams, traffic counts and much more. (New Jersey Turnpike Authority Maps) E-ZPass - NJ Tolls - … (0 comments)
delaware valley: Agency Disclosure: Consumer Information Notices
- 10/07/06 04:40 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 present a Consumer Information Statement (CIS) (or Consumer Notice) upon first contact with a real estate consumer. The purpose is to inform and explain to the consumer about the different forms of agency relationship and what real estate office the agent is licensed under and representing. The real estate codes/statutes … (0 comments)
delaware valley: The Delaware Valley
- 10/06/06 03:30 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 even the upper right corner of Maryland (Cecil County). It is primarily seen as a Tri-State (PA-NJ-DE) region including Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware, encompassing the Philadelphia Metropolitan area. While the region has the Delaware River as its anchor, the term "Delaware Valley" is loosely used to identify as few as … (0 comments)
delaware valley: Community Information and Demographics
- 09/25/06 02:15 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 national propulation characteristics...Local / New Jersey Community and Demographics See prior blog article for: School Reports and Related Educational ResourcesSee also prior articles related to Government Data and StatisticsClick here for these and MORE resources on my web site For real estate resources, help and support services in acquiring or selling properties in New Jersey, Visit … (0 comments)
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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.;)
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