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Sandy Smith

Home and Real Estate Editor

Sandy Smith is Philadelphia magazine’s Home and Real Estate editor. A Kansas City native, he has called Philly home for more than 35 years. He reports on houses for sale, condos for sale, apartments for rent, new construction, development and trends in the Greater Philadelphia real estate market.

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City Life

This Map Highlights What SEPTA Riders Really Care About

Where the bus goes matters less than how often it runs. One rider has turned that insight into a very useful map.

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Publisher Pulls Children’s Book Featuring Washington’s Slave in Philly

Critics say it failed to portray the institution of slavery accurately.

City Life

Could Youth Hoops Kickstart a Logan Triangle Revival?

Why proponents think this nonprofit basketball facility could kickstart a turnaround at one of Philly’s most confounding vacant stretches.

City Life

Construction Worker Falls in Delaware River, Dies

Co-worker spotted man’s hard hat floating in the river and called police.

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Eagles Reportedly Ready to Hire Pederson

Morning Scoop: Picking KC’s offensive coordinator leaves Iggles Nation underwhelmed.

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This Report May Make You Look at the SRC Differently

Pew: There is no consensus about what type of school governance is best.

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How Those SEPTA Stop Announcements Work

And what to do when they don’t.

City Life

Philly Has 20 Knight Cities Finalists

That’s more than anyone else in the 26-city urban innovation competition.

City Life

FRA’s Three Big Plans for the Northeast Corridor

One includes a tunnel under Center City to the airport. It would cost a lot.

City Life

Father Arrested in Brendan Creato’s Death

A grand jury indicted David Creato on two counts, including first-degree murder.

City Life

Cosby Goes to Court to Keep Settlement Secret — Again

Three women are trying to open up a long sought-after 2005 lawsuit.

City Life

Mayor Kenney: Islam Has Nothing To Do With Cop Shooting

The suspect has allegedly claimed an allegiance to ISIS.

City Life

Police: Cop Shooter Pledged Allegiance to ISIS

The suspect allegedly fired 12 shots into Officer Jesse Hartnett’s patrol car, striking him in the arm three times.

City Life

Officer Ambushed, Shot Overnight in West Philly

Commissioner Ross: “It’s amazing he was able to survive.”

City Life

So When’s the PPA App Rolling Out Citywide?

Users seem pleased with the smartphone app, which the PPA says should roll out citywide this spring.