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Just Listed: Midcentury Modern in Roxborough
Save for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian houses, the lions of midcentury modern architecture did little in the way of experimenting with houses for the masses. […]
Just Listed: Designer Tudor in Chestnut Hill
Today is a good day, both for you, the house-hunter, and for me, the guy who writes about houses worth hunting. It’s a good day […]
What You Can Rent for $1500 a Month in Philly Right Now
According to the current Apartment List rent report for this region, $1,500 per month is well above the median monthly rent of $1,170 for a […]
Explore 50 Miles of Wooded Trails During the Wissahickon All Trails Challenge
If you took a brief sabbatical from exploring one of Philly’s best green spaces, Wissahickon Valley Park, this summer due to the extreme heat and unpleasant […]
City to Block Weekend Access to Devil’s Pool in the Wissahickon
A warning to the hundreds of visitors who visit Philly’s notorious Devil’s Pool on weekends: Starting Saturday, August 18th, the site will be closed on weekends. Officials […]
Take a Hike to These 5 Great Homes Along Pennsylvania’s “Trail of the Year”
Walk Score, Schmalk Score. When you have one of the finest hiking trails in the entire region for a neighbor, is it really all that important […]
Why the Wissahickon Looks Radioactive This Week
Parts of the Wissahickon Creek will look a lot greener and grosser than they usually do this week – but it’s because of science. As PhillyVoice first […]
The Most Picturesque Fall Fitness Challenge Ever: Trek Across All of the Wissahickon’s Trails
Dear friends stuck in the deepest depths of the August Blues, we have something for you to look forward to: The Friends of the Wissahickon‘s […]
About Those “Coywolves” People Keep Spotting
Reports of “coywolves” are on the rise in the Philly area. You’re probably wondering what a coywolf is – and we’re here to help. Apparently, […]
William Penn Grant to Help Chestnut Hill Preserve What’s Special About It
With a new name and fiftieth anniversary to celebrate, the Chestnut Hill Conservancy (CH Conservancy) is having quite the new year. And now, the CH Conservancy has even […]
First Time Find: Suburban Comfort, City Address in Roxborough for $275K
Are you one of those people who don’t want to leave the city but want a home with all the comfort of a suburban pad? […]
Jawdropper of the Week: A More Stately Manor in Lafayette Hill
Does the home whose rear portico you see above call to mind images of country clubs or mansions from the movies? If it doesn’t, maybe […]
Hard Hat Tour: The Rebirth of Alden Park
The three buildings that together comprise the Alden Park apartment complex are without a doubt the most photogenic apartment buildings in the city. Begun in […]
My Top Five: Best Spots to Run to in the Wissahickon
Taking on the trails of the Wissahickon is an easy way to upgrade your boring running routine: There’s the freshest of air, natural obstacles, and the soundtrack […]
Listen Up, Trail Runners and Hikers: Black Bear Spotted in the Wissahickon
Does a bear swim in the Wissahickon? Apparently so. According to a Facebook post from the Friends of the Wissahickon, a black bear was spotted on Forbidden […]