Cuisine, Markets, and Festivals: Exploring Bella Vista

Cuisine, Markets, and Festivals: Exploring Bella Vista

With its current moniker of Philadelphia’s “Little Italy”, Bella Vista prides itself on celebrating the best of Italian history and culture. In recent years, the neighborhood has become even more diverse, with growing Vietnamese and Mexican immigrant populations. The history of Bella Vista is vast, and one of the neighborhood’s modern highlights is the availability of different cuisine options.

A Neighborhood Story | Northern Liberties

A Neighborhood Story | Northern Liberties

Northern Liberties is perfectly placed with walkable access to Fishtown, Olde Kensington, Poplar and Old City. It’s also chock o 'block with restaurants, bars, retail and small businesses that the community relies on. We put together the perfect Nolibs itinerary that will get you lost in the streets (in a good way!).

A Walking Tour of the Meredith School Catchment

A Walking Tour of the Meredith School Catchment

What better way to enjoy the great outdoors then with a walking tour of the Meredith School Catchment? Meredith Elementary School is not just a fabulous school, it’s a bright, vibrant, and family-friendly neighborhood with a ton of conveniences.  Let us show you by walking you along the grid east to west, south to north.

Navigating “Fishtown”: The Flat Iron

Navigating “Fishtown”: The Flat Iron

Naming and defining the different sections of the 19125 zip code is a controversial thing to do. The names, lines, and boundaries have shifted over time. As a rule of thumb, it’s ok to pick your own nick names and boundaries and go with what you believe.

Burbs Nearby | Glenside

Burbs Nearby | Glenside

Bordering the northwest neighborhoods of Philadelphia, and only 6 miles from Center City, you will find the town of Glenside, PA. Essentially split in half by the regional rail train tracks, the section south of the train tracks is located in Cheltenham township, and north of the train tracks is located in Abington Township.

Burbs Nearby | Narberth

Burbs Nearby | Narberth

Welcome to Narberth! A quaint town on the Main Line that is often praised for its walkability. We love it for its year round festivals, insanely delicious french pastries (more on that below), and its central location to many other hot spots on the Main Line.

Enjoying Spring in Washington Square West

Enjoying Spring in Washington Square West

With the warm weather heading our way, we’re particularly excited about bopping around Washington Square West. It’s got all the appeal of being in center city, but still feels like home with the welcoming neighbors and small tree lined streets. Check out some of our fav spots to spend an early morning, sunny afternoon or romantic evening exploring.

Walking Tour | Media in Delaware County, PA

Walking Tour | Media in Delaware County, PA

Two of our PHG agents grew up in Media, PA. We asked them to take us around town and share some of the fond memories they have about this family-friendly suburb. Take a stroll with us down State Street and find out why this is “Everybody’s home town”.

Girl On The Go: Urban Cycling

 Girl On The Go: Urban Cycling

If you want to fall in love with Philadelphia, all you need is a safe bike. As many bike paths have been open during the pandemic, we have hopped on ours and set out to explore some fav Philadelphia spots, and uncover some hidden secrets.

Neighborhood Story: Old City

Neighborhood Story: Old City

Old City’s bustling entertainment and culinary scene bring vibrant life to this old corner of the city defined by its cobblestone streets and colonial relics. A city within a city, this neighborhood is complete with award-winning restaurants, boutiques, museums, theaters, art galleries, company headquarters, and even media stations.

Jazzing Up North American Street

Jazzing Up North American Street

Development on North American Street is coming in the form of residential and commercial new construction framed in a most unique way in the City of Philadelphia by green space and pedestrian and bike-friendly walkways.

PHG Neighborhood Guide: Germantown

PHG Neighborhood Guide: Germantown

Any chance we get to list a home or house hunt with our clients in Germantown is always a treat. Just 20 minutes from Center City, you can’t help but take a deep breath and slow down a little while admiring the Victorian details that define most homes here.