Old City
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 […]
Karma in Old City Is Picking Up the Check for One Random Table Each Night This Summer
An Old City restaurant is paying it forward by picking up the check for one table each night for the rest of the summer. Karma, which […]
On the Market: A Classic Loft in Old City for $495K
There’s a reason they call it Old City. For starters, it’s the place where Philadelphia began in 1682, after William Penn had taken care of affairs with […]
The Rent Got “Too Damn High” for Dos Rosas in Old City
Dos Rosas at 7 North 3rd Street in Old City has closed. Chef-owner Michael O’Halloran posted a note on the door of the BYOB taqueria, citing […]
The Nauti Mermaid Is Bringing Maryland-Style Crabs to Old City
Old City is getting a new Maryland-style seafood spot. The Nauti Mermaid Crab House & Piano Bar, a new concept from the folks behind Jolly’s […]
Live Factory Direct in Old City for $870K
Most loft- or industrial-style dwellings come with their interior spaces already shaped for you when you buy them. They may have open floor plans, but […]
Old City’s Best Restaurants Are Throwing Down at This Block Party
Old City is ushering in the summer season with an outdoor block party featuring eats from more than 20 of the neighborhood’s best restaurants. The third […]
Old Bones, New Heart in Old City for $1.55M
Can a 200-year-old house have a midlife crisis? Maybe the analogy is inapt, but what AGA Developers did to this old carriage house just above […]
5 Great Homes in Hot Neighborhoods for $300K or Less
The good news for those looking to buy their first home is: There are good finds available even in the highly sought-after neighborhoods. Most of […]
Where to Find the Best Healthy Food and Workouts in Old City
Philly has an insanely wonderful fitness scene, but the truth is, many of us tend to stick to our own neighborhoods — we’ve all got […]
Being Ben and Betsy: The Double Lives of Philly’s Historical Interpreters
It’s mighty easy to get swept up in revolutionary fervor while walking the cobblestones by Independence Hall, especially once the tourist high season hits and […]