Old City
17 Great Places to Eat on Columbus Boulevard and Delaware Avenue
When you think of Philly’s great restaurant neighborhoods, places like Rittenhouse, Fishtown, and East Passyunk come to mind. And although the city’s eastern artery, Columbus Boulevard […]
You Can Add CBD to Any Dish on the Menu at This Old City Restaurant
It’s official: 2018 was the year of CBD in Philly. From the juices to the spa treatments and smoothies, cannabidiol is quickly becoming a household name. […]
The Huge New Wawa Is Now Open (And Giving Out Free Coffee All Weekend)
With the universe’s largest Wawa opening today in Philly, we have officially declared this Wawa Week in Philadelphia. Go here to follow all of our coverage. At long last, the largest Wawa in […]
Old City’s New Barre and Yoga Fusion Class Will Test Your Mental Strength
It’s not quite a barre class, and it’s definitely not purely a yoga class. No, Mind Over Matter, the signature class at Old City’s new […]
A New Yoga and Barre Studio Just Opened in Old City — and Their Classes Sound Intense
It’s an unfortunate fact of Philly that some neighborhoods are completely packed with fitness studios (ahem, Rittenhouse), while in others you’d be hard pressed to […]
A First Look Inside The National in OId City
The Buccini/Pollin Group’s (BPG) first residential project in Philadelphia, The National, opened its doors to its first residents on Nov. 1st. The much-discussed project puts […]
On the Market: Stylish Modern Condo in Old City
Picture this: A stylish, modern bi-level condo in historic Old City, in one of those handsome 19th-century commercial buildings that give the neighborhood its character. […]
Royal Boucherie Is Launching Its First-Ever Happy Hour
Nearly a year after it opened, Royal Boucherie is kicking off its first-ever happy hour program. Starting tonight, Monday, October 29th, Nick Elmi’s dark, cozy […]
On the Market: Attractive Starter Condo in Old City
New to the city? New to your career? New to living as an independent adult? New to homeownership? This New Street condo for sale is […]
Go Down for History: Nick Elmi’s Favorite Place
Why Old City? About a year and a half ago, my wife and I realized we had never done the historical-Philadelphia things. For her birthday, […]
Old City Events Explore the Sensory (And Sensual) Side of Design
Design — good, bad, and otherwise — is meant to provoke reactions in the viewer or user of an object beyond a simple “I love it” or […]
A Designer Show House Lands on Elfreth’s Alley
Most of the homes on Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest occupied residential street in the nation, remain private residences. This means the hordes of tourists who […]
The 5 Most Expensive Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia Right Now
If you have the money to spare, you can live the maintenance-free life in some fabulous apartments for rent in Center City. Actually, the most […]
On the Market: Rooms with a View in Old City for $795K
Glass boxes have their detractors, and with good reason: the buildings offer nothing of interest for those who have to look at them, though if […]
5 More Philly Rentals With Great Roof Decks
Maybe it’s because there’s so little private outdoor space available at ground level, but Philadelphians, whether they’re renting or buying, sure love roof decks. A […]