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7 Welcome to Beer Week Well, we mulled it over, did some digging, and it turns out, yes, hands down, Philly is America’s Best Beer-Drinking City.

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Mortal Combat Regarding Elliott Sharp’s feature on our dying bat population: Whether people believe in evolution or creation, bats patrol the night skies for a purpose: to eat what bugs us. This disease is a catastrophe for the bats themselves and for us.

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Wind Beneath Their Wings Regarding Randy LoBasso’s story on bats and wind turbines: Unfortunately, rather than reduce mountain-top removal, industrial wind simply adds to the devastation of our forests. Industrial wind is an energy impostor existing only to separate taxpayers from their hard-earned money. The corporations which benefit from taxpayer dollars then supply ready cash to politicians who, completing the cycle, enact legislation requiring industrial wind’s use. We should be investing in truly innovative energy technologies which can supply energy on-demand instead of diverting our ever-shrinking taxpayer dollars to prop up this failed technology.

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The real problem isn’t so much wind, it’s siting and scale. Massive turbines in open environments will attract bats. The solution is distributed renewable energy generation (more smaller installations) in the built environment at the point of use that prioritizes solar PV and wildlife-friendly wind turbines. Bigger is not better. The sun and wind are everywhere so let’s move away from the massive centralized energy generation model of the past century. Unfortunately, corporate big wind is entrenched and will fight doing the right thing for the environment.

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I adore bats, all kinds of bats, especially the fruit bats—they look like gorgeous, fluffy, pointy-eared flying foxes. Bats are supremely important to our ecosystem. Without them we would be so overwrought with repulsive bugs, it would be awful. I love them, and respect them. I find it tragic wind turbines are killing them. It’s terrible, as is the basic ignorance most humans have of this great creature.

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Because Philly’s a town where life comes at you in pints.

When I moved out of my tiny Center City apartment back in 2010 to see what life would be like up in Northwest Philly, I wasn’t so much worried about the new neighborhood itself—teachers living on both sides promised to make for peace and quiet—or the commute—SEPTA usually gets the job done with a minimum of fuss. One thing I was worried about, however, was what the beer would be like up there.

See, there’s hardly a bar or restaurant I’ve been to in Philadelphia over the years that hasn’t introduced me to a new beer. And a lot of those have been tied to some of the best memories I have.

My first evening out after moving back to the city, my best friends took me out to Standard Tap on a night when the bar was offering Samuel Adams Scotch Ale on draught. We laughed, we took stupid photos of each other, we toasted the future; meanwhile, not only did the beer’s smoky chocolate snap make me an instant fan, it also set me on a long-term quest to hunt down as many more Scotch ales as I could find. That path would lead me first to Chestnut Street, where Eulogy’s massive bottle menu included the likes of the deli-

cious Traquair Jacobite, and then—unlikely as it seems—out to Whole Foods’ Cold Point Pub to pick up a six-pack of Old Chub. Yes, the name sounds gross. Yes, it comes in a can. And yet? Surprisingly fine beverage.

Then there was the night I went out drinking at Sassafras with an author whose book I was editing. On tap: Founder’s Breakfast Stout.

I’d had stouts aplenty before, but this was a whole new breed of animal—a massively rich coffee-flavored beast that was so filling unto itself that I couldn’t even dream of pairing it with the bison burger the regulars there recommended. Even better, the book eventually turned out great—and the author, beer and culture expert Eric San Juan, joins us in Philadelphia Weekly’s pages for the first time this week. (“Brews of Legend,” page 16.)

Philly’s also home to that age-old bastion of journalistic quasi-debauchery, the Pen & Pencil Club: the nation’s oldest press club and a fine place to see reporters with bent elbows.

At the P&P, of course, it’s not so much about the fine pedigree of fancy craft beers as it is about pounding a Guinness or three—as a healthier alternative to pounding whichever politician or press flack is refusing to go on

the record today.

All of which is to say that life in Philadelphia, as I’ve experienced it, is inextricable from beer. So leaving Center City made me a little nervous; surely this abundance of pub luxury couldn’t possibly extend all the way to the city limits.

I needn’t have worried. Mt. Airy has Earth Bread + Brewery, one of the jumpingest food and drink destinations of recent Philly vintage.

Just a few blocks up Germantown Avenue, the

Trolley Car Diner boasts one of the greatest road marquee signs I’ve ever seen: on one side, “Best Kids’ Menu in Town!” and on the other, “Over 200 Cold Beers!” Across the valley and down toward the river, Manayunk Brewing Company offers a fresh assortment of ales, lagers and seasonal brews.

Moral of the story: Wherever you go in this town, there’s good stuff to drink. And Philly Beer Week is a brilliant excuse to veer off your familiar routes of life and try something new. ■

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Our Year of Beer

In the short time since 2011’s Philly Beer Week, the city has seen an explosion of new craft-beer venues—and significantly increased production from local brewers.

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here it is, right on the cover of this year’s sprawling Philly Beer Week Guide, a phrase too boastful to ignore: AMERICA’S BEST BEER-DRINKING CITY. Like, whoa. That’s catchy. Certainly a clever bit of branded marketing.

But we wondered—is it true or just hyperbole, a provocative but ultimately improvable slogan designed to grab attention?

Is PBW Executive Director Don Russell really just Kanye West in disguise?

Well, we mulled it over, did some digging, and it turns out, yes, hands down, Philly is America’s Best Beer-Drinking City. (Did you really think we were going to go the other way with this?)

There’s ample evidence of Philly’s Beer Mecca status in the PBW guide proper, which you may begin to notice as you pore over the many listings of events like the dutiful and eager beer geek you are. There are a lot of new restaurant names in it.

And we don’t just mean new participants of Philly Beer Week, though there are plenty of those, too. No, we mean actual new restaurants. They’ve opened their doors since last year’s PBW, and all have impressive craft-beer programs and multiple taps of stellar product.

We’re talkin’ nearly 20 new spots.

“That is impressive,” says Steve Wildy, beverage director for the Vetri Family of restaurants, after we run off the list of newbies to him. Marc Vetri’s Alla Spina is among those on the list (see sidebar). It opened at the end of February.

“Beer drinkers in Philly have an unbelievably high beer IQ,” says Wildy, who, by definition of job title, gets to see the Philly beer-scene landscape from a rarified perch and interact with it every day.

“They have a very high level of understanding of the beer world—the varieties, the brewing process, all of it. I’ve always been impressed by that, but especially since Alla Spina opened.”

Alla Spina has 20 taps, five or six reserved for imported Italian beers selected

by Wildy, a feat he says wasn’t possible just two short years ago. Because, as Philly’s beer IQ climbs ever upward, so too does the IQ of Philly’s beer distributors. They sell what the people want, and in Philly, they want a hell of a lot more than Bud Lite.

“There’s no place parallel to Philadelphia in terms of the variety of beers avail-

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able,” says Brian O’Reilly, brewmaster at Phoenixville’s and Pottstown’s Sly Fox. “That includes all the different varieties our many breweries are producing— from lagers to hoppy ales to Belgian style ales—and the amazing array of imports available now. So we’ve got this amazing assortment of local and craft and imported and so many places to enjoy them.“ John Trogner of Tröegs agrees. “Not only can you get any beer from anywhere in the world in Philly,” he says, “but usually the best versions of them are brewed within three hours of Center City.” He oughta know: He’s traveled the country and world on beer excursions, and has yet to find a city that can carry Philly’s water (yeast, barley or hops). “It’s phenomenal,” he says.

Tröegs just underwent a massive expansion last October that saw them relocate from Harrisburg to Hershey. They’ve gone from brewing 28,000 barrels (one barrel equals 31 gallons, or 13.7 cases of beer) to a 50,000-barrel click a year. Weyerbacher, Sly Fox and Flying Fish have also all increased capacity and expanded recently, which speaks to the insatiable thirst of Philly’s beer drinkers, and for finely brewed craft beer in particular.

You can find Tröegs’ popular double bock Troegenator all over the city. It’s a beer so intense in flavor (with a healthy alcohol by volume to boot), Trogner didn’t think it’d sell. He only brewed it because, at the time, his other beers weren’t selling, either. During its first three years of operation, the beer from Tröegs’ tanks was tanking it. “If we’re going to go down, we may as well have fun,” he figured, when he threw caution to the wind and brewed the first batch of the stuff.

What he hadn’t anticipated, back in the late ’90s, was that Troegenator wasn’t too complex a beer for the drinkers here. He wasn’t, with Troegenator, going over people’s heads, but straight at their hearts. Philly likes a beer it can taste.

Philly doesn’t mind a beer you can chew on. Philly will drink a beer so hoppy it gives you a dry mouth. Philly doesn’t want its beer to be water of a different color.

That’s not to say Philly’s beer culture is all about bolder, stranger, stronger.

(Though O’Reilly fears it may be headed that way.) Wildy says drinkers at Alla Spina have taken very well to the more

The New City Beer Scene Here’s a handy list of new restaurants with excellent craft beer on tap that have opened since last year’s Philly Beer Week. We think you’ll agree, it’s pretty damned impressive. a.kitchen

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135 S. 18th St. 215. 825.7030. akitchenphilly.com Number of taps: 5 Cool PBW event: Weyerbacher Brunch, Sun., June 3, 10am-2:30pm. The impeccable a.kitchen team cooks brunch favorites with Weyerbacher, a stellar local brew.

1801 Federal St. 215.334.2337. americansardinebar.com Number of Taps: 16 Cool PBW event: Ommegang Cuts the Cheese, Fri., June 1, 5-8pm. Ribald Chef Scott Schroeder pairs cheese with Ommegang’s Seduction, Art of Darkness, Gnomegang and more.

Alla Spina 1410 Mt. Vernon St. 215.600.0017. allaspinaphilly.com Number of taps: 20 Cool PBW event: Sixpoint Tap and iPod Takeover, Fri., June 8, 6-8:30pm. The Brooklyn brewery stops by Alla Spina with some rare selections, and wildcard Jersey Dan provides the playlist. We once had a conversation with Dan about Skrillex. He doesn’t like his music.

So this is a pretty safe bet.

Barcade

1114 Frankford Ave. 215.634.4400. barcadephiladelphia.com Number of taps: 24 Cool PBW event: Drinking Beers and Playing Games with Rob Tod, Tues., June 5, 10pm.

Play Barcade’s arcade games with Allagash brewing founder/owner Rob Tod, who we understand is a baller at Frogger.

Bierstube

206 Market St. 215.922.2958. mybierstube.com Number of taps: 32 Cool PBW event: So a Greek, Italian and German walk in a bar … Sat., June 9, 5-8pm.

A Greek beer distributor with an Italian name, Bella Vista, brings its finest German beers to Bierstube. Imagine a drunken version of Model U.N. or something similar.

8201 Germantown Ave. 215.247.7777. chestnut7.com Number of taps: 8 Cool PBW event: Chestnut 7 Is Going Firkin Crazy, Fri., June 8, 7pm. Well, to be fair, Chestnut 7 is going Firkin Crazy all week, but on this night they do it with Tröegs.

4400 Main St. 215.482.9800.

Number of taps: 72 Hasn’t opened yet but we thought you should know about it because, DUH, 72 TAPS!!!

Lucky’s Last Chance 4421 Main St. 215.509.6005. luckyslastchance.com Number of taps: 6 Cool PBW event: Hebrew Tap Takeover, Mon., June 4, 7-10pm. Holy Moses! Get a load of the names of the beers Lucky’s Last Chance is serving tonight: Bittersweet Lenny Bruce R.I.P.A., Funky Jewbelation, Hop Manna IPA, Genesis Dry Hopped Session Ale, Rejewvenator 2010, Origin Pomegranate Strong Ale.

Interstate Draft House

1235 E. Palmer St. 267.455.0045. interstatedrafthouse.com Number of taps: 16 Cool PBW event: Burlesque Cabaret Theme Night with a Prism Tap Takeover, Tues., June 5, 4pm-2am. Booze and boobs!

The Boilermaker

216 S. 11th St. 215.922.3427. theboilermakerbar.com Number of taps: 40 Cool PBW event: The Keystone State Showcase with hot dog and spirit pairings, Fri. and Sat., June 1 and 2, 3pm-2am. We’ve always heard hot dogs go well with beer.

We never believe it. This seems like a good place to investigate: Serving beer from Philadelphia Brewing Company, Yards, Nodding Head, Dock Street, Lancaster Brewing, Sly Fox and more.

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700 S. Fifth St. 215.923.1620. tapestryphilly.com Number of taps: 24 Cool PBW event: Cirque du Saison, Sat. and Sun, June 2 and 3, noon-9pm. This thing goes all weekend, features about 30 Saisonstyle beers and food from Rubb Mobile BBQ. There also might be acrobats there. Or we’re hoping. Praying. Eating. Loving.

Molly Malloy’s

1136 Arch St. 267.525.1001.

Number of taps: 24 Cool PBW event: Meet the Idiots Behind Evil Genius for Happy Hour, Tues., June 5, 4-6pm. Their title, not ours. We’re always interested in meeting fellow idiots, so we’ll be there.

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Revolution House

200 Market St. 215.625.4566. revolutionhouse.com Number of taps: 8 Cool PBW event: Beer Pong Tournament, Sat., June 2, 2pm-5pm. Release your inner bro while drinking Victory and Flying Fish.

Rocchino’s Italian Coal Pizza Oven

239 Chestnut St. 215.238.6900. rocchinos.com Number of taps: 10 Cool PBW event: Peroni Bash! Fri., June 1, 4pm-midnight. Drink Italian beers in an Italian place while eating Italian food.

Fuggedaboutit! Repeat.

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1536 E. Passyunk Ave. 215.551.2500.

Number of taps: 10 Cool PBW event: Victory Beer-B-Que, Sun., June 3, 2-10pm. We love Victory beer and we love eating dead animals that have been slow roasted/smoked over a low flame. We will be at this thing. Look for us. We’ll be the fat guy.

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Twisted Tail

509 S. Second. St. 215.558.2471. thetwistedtail.com Number of taps: 16 Cool PBW event: Barrel Aged Extravaganza, Fri., June 8, noon-2am. Beer aged in bourbon and gin barrels. Yes, please. —B.Mc.

“Probably the reason Philadelphia is the best beer-drinking city is that Philadelphians are passionate about Philadelphia, and therefore they’re passionate about local beer. It just so happens all the local brewers make good stuff. They have to.

The consumer here has an incredible number of choices.”

So, Noonan believes Philly is America’s best beer-drinking city. How about the others? Wildy of Vetri: “100 percent.”

O’Reilly of Sly Fox: “True.” Trogner of Tröegs: “Totally.”

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subtle, less intense flavors of the Italian drafts he imports. “People have been really excited about them. We sell quite a bit.”

The thing both have in common is quality. Philadelphians love interesting, sometimes outlandish brews from upstart brewers looking to burn down the established paradigm. They also like beers that are less Look-At-Me, like Wildy’s subtle Italians. And while one could argue that there are still plenty of Philly folk swilling lager made in giant batches, and that that somehow means all this talk of craft beer, of quality and smart drinkers, is absolutely not the whole picture, we will say this: You’re right, but you’re also making another point for the home team. We’re a beer-drinking city. The best one. We drink the stuff. We drink it all.

But the fact remains, more and more people are clamoring for the good stuff.

They’re getting smarter. It’s why Philly Beer Week is now longer than a week.

“Well-made craft beers are accepted as everyday beer here,” says Trogner. “It’s a matter of fact.”

There may be no better example of said fact than the gigantic Xfinity Live! sports complex, which opened this spring. The sprawling food and entertainment behemoth down by the stadiums was built for volume, and with sports fans in mind, and there are certainly places to find the stereotypical quantity-over-quality bro pouring unimaginative, big-box domestics down his fat mouth and neck. But you’ll also find Victory Beer Hall, from venerable local brewer Victory. (Victory does not own VBH, but instead has a licensing agreement with the complex.)

Victory Beer Hall has 22 unique taps, all of them from local craft brewers. You’ll find lots of Victory there, sure, but also Tröeg’s, Sly Fox, Weyerbacher, Dogfish Head, Dock Street and a dozen or so more.

So how are Philly’s sports fans taking to it?

“It’s doing fantastic,” says Victory’s communication director Karen Noonan. “Same could be said for any other restaurant selling good beer right now, it seems.” Noonan also notes that Citizens Bank Park has carried Victory for years, to enthusiastic Phillies fans happy to have the choice. (Especially now, we imagine, as it’s the only type of victory that can be savored at CBP since the Phillies decided to take off for the season. HEYOOO!) “There’s a tavern culture in Philly that no other city has,” says O’Reilly of Sly Fox. “It’s a very cool thing where you’re in a place and you can’t decide—is it a bar or is it a restaurant? There’s great food and great beer at these taverns, and we have so many of them. They’re in every neighborhood. You can drink and eat better at most corner bars in Philadelphia than you can in any other city in the country, no doubt.”

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Favorite place to drink: Wow, that’s an impossible question—there are so many great ones. I’m a huge fan of the Tank Bar at Friday Saturday Sunday.

Romantic, reasonably priced, great happy-hour specials, and no TVs to distract from conversation. It’s a narrow win over the Dolphin Tavern.

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Sure, we could give you our two cents about the coolest brews in town and where to drink ‘em—but we know you’d rather know where the Preston & Steve crew are knocking ‘em back. Or which celebrities like the heavy stuff and which are waiting around for pumpkin ale season. Or who you’re likely to bump elbows with at National Mechanics. So without further ado, here are 100 drinking tips from some of the city’s beautiful people.

(We think they are, anyway— but then, we’ve got beer goggles.)

Ursula Rucker, poet/musician Favorite beer: My No. 1 local fave is Victory Golden Monkey. I also love Dogfish, especially Dogfish World Wide Stout.

Favorite place to drink: My preferred place to drink is in my bedroom in my jammies, but, when they let me out, I dig Campbell’s Place in Chestnut Hill or Earth Bread Brewery in Mt. Airy.

Brian Sims, state House representative-elect for the 182nd District Favorite beer: My favorite beer is Fransiskanner Heffeweizen. It’s a Bavarian wheat beer that I fell in love with when I was living in Austria!

Favorite place to drink: Fergie’s Pub. It’s been the place I sneak away to when I need some great Irish music, some time alone with a tall beer or a place to bring friends from out of town.

After that, it’s now Woody’s. Woody’s underwent a renovation last year and now boasts 32 beers on tap, an open-air front and some pretty good-looking bartenders if you ask me!

Jeff Cole, investigative reporter at Fox29 Favorite beer: I like Yuengling Light Lager. I drink Yuengling because it is a Pennsylvania beer. When I arrived here a dozen years ago, I had never heard of the beer. I read that it was brewed here by the oldest brewery in the country. I gave it a try and stayed with it.

Favorite place to drink: Fork on Market Street in Old City. Ellen Yin, the owner of the restaurant, seems concerned about the city and the community where her business is located. The food at her restaurant is wonderful. The bar is big and comfortable. The lights are low. You are able to talk.

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Linda Vertlieb, owner & blogger, FrugalPhillyMom.com Favorite beer: This time of year, I like a Belgian-style white ale like Hoegaarden or Blue Moon. It reminds me of summer nights outside.

Favorite place to drink: Northern Liberties/The Piazza. Always a great atmosphere with different options for whatever mood you’re in.

Dan Gross, gossip columnist for the Daily News Favorite beer: I like [Leinenkugel’s] Summer Shandy, Yards Brawler, Kronenbourg [1664] and [Lindemans] Framboise the best, though I will usually get Southern Comfort and soda instead of a beer.

Favorite place to drink: Favorite bar is Prohibition at 13th and Buttonwood.

Great beers, menu, staff and, best of all, a great jukebox.

Duane Swierczynski, author, Expiration Date, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, The Big Book o’ Beer Favorite beer: Shiner Bock on tap.

Because you can never find it here in Philly, and you always crave what you can’t have.

Favorite place to drink: I have two goto beer halls: McGillin’s Olde Ale House for when I’m downtown, and the Grey Lodge Pub for when I’m up in the Northeast. One for the history, the other for what’s on tap.

I love McGillin’s so much that I destroyed it in a comic book; I’m pretty sure I’ll get around to firebombing the Grey Lodge in a future novel.

Preston Elliot, host, Preston & Steve Morning Show Favorite beer: Founders Breakfast Stout because it has a rich body and I like the chocolate tones. Always good to keep a bottle or two in the fridge when I’m looking for something yummy!

Favorite place to drink: Mac’s Tavern, because it’s a great place to drink a beer—and the 2 percent I own gives me full access to the toilet-paper holders in the bathrooms!

Kathy Romano, Preston & Steve Morning Show Favorite beer: Corona Light because it reminds me of summer, fun, and the sun, no matter what the weather or where I am.

Favorite place to drink: On the deck at the family shore house in Townsends Inlet and at Guppy’s Good Times in Conshohocken.

Marisa Magnatta, Preston & Steve Morning Show Favorite beer: Weyerbacher’s Imperial Pumpkin Ale. I love everything pumpkin, just please don’t tap it until October 1!

Favorite place to drink: The With Love Beer Garden—The Four Seasons puts together an amazing beer garden on their back patio, and it’s fun to drink outside, on the grass, at a fancy place in the city.

Abby & Katie, owners of Smak Parlour Favorite beer: Weyerbacher is the best; Merry Monks’ is our favorite!

Favorite place to drink: The outdoor terrace at Revolution House is an awesome place to go on a nice spring day/ evening. Pretty flowers and a nice view!

Steve Wilfong, DrinkPhilly.com Favorite beer: It’s tough to narrow down to one, but as far as locals go, the seasonal 22-ouncers that Philadelphia Brewing Company has been putting out the last few winters have been really impressive. Particularly, the Shackamaximum stout, which stands up to some of the limited-release stouts that hardcore beer nuts wait in lines for at 2 in the morning.

Favorite place to drink: One of my favorite places for a pint is City Tap House in University City. They have the largest tap list around, so you won’t have a problem finding something you’ve never had before or building an awesome flight.

Tone Trump, rapper Favorite beer: I’m more of a Ciroc vodka and Ace of Spade bottle popper, but I love beer, too. My fave is Corona.

Favorite place to drink: My fave spot to drink at is in my home in front of my 80-inch TV. If not there, then I’m in the ’hood at Steve’s on 53rd and Market.

Andrew Panebianco, Philly Story Slam winner Favorite beer: My current favorite is Great Lakes Commodore Perry. It’s their IPA. I’m usually a bit iffy on IPAs, as the hoppier they get, the more they make me feel like my face is going to

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cave in. But the Commodore Perry is a really mild IPA; you can actually taste the beer, and not just the hops.

Favorite place to drink: Eulogy. The selection is really great, their food is delicious, and their staff isn’t overly snobbish. (Some of them are even a little friendly!) Plus, I’m inexorably drawn to anything even remotely related with death, so, you know, that’s a check in their favor as well.

Mark Squilla, councilman Favorite beer: I do not have a favorite beer. I haven’t met one I didn’t like. I do enjoy a nice cold draught of Kenzinger or a bottle of Rolling Rock just to name a couple.

Favorite place to drink: One of my favorites is Mick Daniels Saloon on Second and Snyder because it has great wings and I can walk home!

Susan Snyder, reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer Favorite beer: Locally, I love Dock Street’s and Bethlehem Brew Works’ pumpkin ales. They’re almost as much fun to smell as they are to drink.

Chocolate stout in winter; my favorite is Southern Tier’s Choklat from New York, like liquid dark chocolate with a kick—in a good way. IPA in spring; locally, Victory’s very hoppy HopDevil is a favorite, but I also love Dogfish 60

Minute. Summer is for Hoegaarden, light and refreshing.

Favorite place to drink: I really enjoy the beers at Earth Bread + Brewery in Mt. Airy. They do these really distinctive smoky beers from time to time.

Marshall Green, chef/owner Café Estelle Favorite beer: Genessee Cream Ale out of a can while I am fishing on my boat in Lake Carey, Pa. Bad beer out of a can while fishing is just fine.

Favorite place to drink: Miller High Life at Bomb Bomb BBQ Grill. It is always VERY cold and is a perfect accompaniment to their spicy red mussels and a half rack of ribs.

Thomas Choinacky, performance artist Favorite beer: Brooklyn Local. It is the only thing I drink at the P.O.P.E., comes in a giant bottle, high alcohol content and a great deal.

Favorite place to drink: The Citizens Bank Park parking lot. Enjoying the outside with friends is a recipe for great memories.

Kyle Cassidy, photographer Favorite beer: Dragon’s Milk by New Holland Brewing Company. It’s heavy, very chocolaty with quiet fruit accents of fig and orange in the finish and a

little sparkle—like a whisper of smooth bourbon having a party in your mouth after it’s gone.

Favorite place to drink: Local 44.

They have these super-knowledgeable beer freaks tending bar in there. You sit down there and someone asks you a bunch of seemingly unrelated questions like who your favorite Beatle is, how many gears on a bicycle is too many, whether pigmy marmosets are cuter than baby hedgehogs and stuff like that, and then they produce some weird beer you’ve never heard of with a name like “Beckley’s Otter Porridge” or something. Then, based on the faces that you make when you’re drinking whatever beer, they off and fetch something else, and it’s better than the last one, and pretty soon every bartender in the place knows what you’ll like and what you won’t.

Reuben Frank, sportswriter, WIP host Favorite beer: This is a lifetime quest, and I’ll never stop searching, but right now I’ll go with the Tröeg’s Perpetual IPA, a limited-edition Imperial Pale Ale from the beloved Hershey microbrewery. Clean, hoppy, spicy and does a great job hiding its 7.5 ABV. Favorite place to drink: Johnny Brenda’s is a neighborhood corner bar with gourmet comfort food downstairs and the best bands coming through

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town upstairs. You’re not going to beat a Sly Fox Royal Weisse and the city’s best burger downstairs and Robert Pollard, the National or Sebadoh upstairs.

Carly Marcoux, co-founder of music blog Philly Girl About Town Favorite beer: Any type of chocolate stout. Yum! Last night at the North Star I tried their on-tap Cocoa Loco Stout and it was super-delicious!

Favorite place to drink: I used to live about half a block from the Royal Tavern, and that’s actually where we had our first meeting about the blog with all of us girls over Bloody Marys. I think it’s dark enough to be there by yourself, and light enough to see a friend two seats down and have a chat with them while listening to good music. Mostly I’m looking for a room that has dark wood, good beers and somewhere that has the feel of a rec room or someone’s back-room pub.

Isaiah Zagar, creator of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens on South Street Favorite beer: My favorite, favorite beer is Tsingtao. It has a fresh, sparkling water taste that goes perfectly with dim sum—and I love dim sum.

Favorite place to drink: I like Tattooed Mom because it’s a host to so many young loungers. Couch lizards.

Amanda Damron, singer, GANG Favorite beer: Founders Breakfast Stout. Because I am perpetually in need of coffee. Even if it’s just a flavor in a beer.

Favorite place to drink: The Venture Inn! The best gay bar with the best jukebox in the city and the best bartender, Sandy Beach! You never know if a tranny who’s naked from the waist down might come in for last call—I actually did witness this!

Eric Smith, co-founder, Geekadelphia.com Favorite beer: Yuengling Lager. While I’m afraid it’s somewhat of a dull answer, it is the first beer I ever tried and enjoyed. When I first moved to Philadelphia—this is hard for me to talk about— I drank a lot of Smirnoff Ice. While this eventually made me invincible in the popular “Bros Icing Bros” game, it embarrassed the hell out of my friends.

And then Yuengling came along. Simple, tasty, sweet, it was the beer that got me into beer. I’ve since ventured off and tried others, but I always come back to the brew that can be ordered simply by saying, “Lager.”

Favorite place to drink: National Mechanics. Hands down. Forget that a lot of my friends go there and that they have an excellent happy hour.

The events that go down there are fantastic. It’s the go-to joint for geeky events (Geek Girl Dinners, Wordpress Meetups, BarCamp after-parties, etc.) and they host the excellent Science on Tap lectures every month. Drinking beer while learning about science? Yes, please. It also helps that the food is great, they’ve got a nice beer selection, and the servers and staff are some of the friendliest people around.

is Tangier ’cause (a) they have mystery beers and that’s fun, and (b) they have a fish tank. The city needs more fish tanks.

Jose Garces, restaurateur, Iron Chef Favorite beer: My favorite beer changes often, because there are so many great ones always being brewed— especially here in Philadelphia, where we have access to the best of the best.

At the moment though, I’m loving Bear Republic’s Hop Rod Rye, which is on the new beer list at Village Whiskey at Revel.

Favorite place to drink: I never get tired of drinking at Village Whiskey. I created it as the kind of bar where my team and I would want to hang out after a long night, and it is, to this day, my favorite place to drink beer in Philly.

Eric Slick, drummer, Dr. Dog Favorite beer: My favorite beer is probably the Lancaster Kölsch summer seasonal. I only drink in the summertime, and the rest of the year I’m pretty much sober. My friends can attest to this—I’m a sad lightweight. Anyway, the Lancaster summer seasonal is light and easy, like most Kölschs. Reminds me of German rock festival beer. Mike Sneeringer, the drummer from Purling Hiss, once came up to me at a Dustin Wong concert and had a 12-pack of the Kölsch in his messenger bag. I knew we’d be lifelong friends after that.

Favorite place to drink: Johnny Brenda’s. It’s a block away from my house and the constantly changing drink selection is completely in tune with my ADHD brain. Great staff, great music. Most nights I skip the drinking, and I usually eat a Cubano. Then I waddle home.

Lily Cope, executive director, COOK Favorite beer: I love Gaffel Kölsch ’cause it’s simply refreshing as can be.

Favorite place to drink: My fave place to sit on my bum and drink beer

John DeBella, radio legend, The John DeBella Show Favorite beer: I am an ale guy. I like a drink that bites back. I drink 126 proof bourbon, super Tuscan wines and BIG

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// PHILLY BEER WEEK 2012 // HOPPY ales. I never was really a beer drinker. But in the ’80s I was making regular trips to England and decided I need to try ale. I loved it! At first I drank what was available and later found an ale from Kent called Bishops Finger. YUM! It was available in the states as well so a habit was formed.

I love a lot of the Rogue ales, especially Dead Guy Ale. I am currently on a search for an ale that Joe Sixpack turned me on to called Timothy Taylor’s Landlord, but have yet to find it.

Favorite place to drink: I drink anywhere they have good ales, but overall I’m most comfortable at Kildare’s. It just fits.

Jay McCaroll, designer Favorite beer: Although I like to pretend that I drink fancy seasonal brews like an autumn wheat or blueberry something or other, I usually get down with a Pabst, Rolling Rock or Coors Light because they’re typically inexpensive and I can get more fuck for my buck.

Favorite place to drink: I like the local leather bar the Bike Stop for beer because they have this seemingly million-ounce mug that weighs about 10 pounds and is like six bucks or something ridiculously cheap. I also like it because it’s dark and sleazy and, if you are lucky, there will be some old dude walking around in leather chaps and a jockstrap with his ass hanging out.

Suzie Brown, musician Favorite beer: Lancaster Milk Stout.

Favorite place to drink beer: Grace Tavern—great vibe and blackened string beans.

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James Ijames, actor Favorite beer: I like the Walt Wit. It taste great and I find it pretty refreshing. And it’s local!

Favorite place to drink: Love Watkins Drinkery on 10th and Watkins! Great food, nice beer selection, knowledgeable bartenders and super-cool staff. And the vibe is great as well!

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Jerry Blavat, DJ Favorite beer: When I want an ice-cold brew, it’s got to be Yuengling. It represents everything that’s great about Philadelphia. Family owned, in every neighborhood. I feel good knowing that it’s a tradition that belongs in my hometown and is and has been for the last 183 years. Like Philly, it’s got taste, substance and it’s fulfilling.

Favorite place to drink: My favorite place in Philly to drink beer has got to be Chickie & Pete’s. I do my live broadcasts and dance parties from their locations, and after dancing on stage for two or three hours, I need to chill so I sit with my pal, Pete Chirarchi, who created Chickie & Petes, order a nice cold Yuengling—which we call “Pennsylvania chardonnay”—grab some crab fries and

Ian Morrison, drag performer “Brittany Lynn” Favorite beer: I love a good framboise—it’s like a gay champagne with only 2.5 percent alcohol so it won’t interfere with my other recreational habits! It has a beautiful ruby color, and who doesn’t love a shiny pink head?

Favorite place to drink: My favorite place to drink beer is Manny Brown’s on South Street: amazing food, even better beer menu and a gorgeous selection of guys I can watch while they watch the games on the flatscreens. I can see all the hot bike messengers and hipsters I want without having to shop at American Apparel for low-cut V-necks. one of his best-kept secrets Chickie & Petes’ pizza.

Christina Wilson, chef de cuisine, Mercato Favorite beer and place to drink it, No. 1: My favorite beer is [anything from] Augustiner Bräu and I always drink it at Fork because I don’t know who else carries it and I have a very deep love for Guy Smith. Although, I only do that about twice a year.

Favorite beer and place to drink it, No. 2: On a much more regular basis, I drink Schmidt’s because that’s what my dad taught me and it’s quite delicious. I drink it in pint cans at Bar on Sansom St. I only go when Rosa—the hottest, friendliest female bartender in Midtown Village—or Ralphie—the gentle moun-

tain-looking man who’s also co-owner of Two Awesome Dudes T-shirt company in S. Philly—are working, because they really do give that bar such a great personality!

Larry Mendte, media guy Favorite beer: I like Guinness because I am three-quarters Irish and it is required. I like Corona because I am not Mexican and it’s not required. At the risk of coming off as a complete beer lightweight, I will admit to drinking Corona Light at home, which is basically water with a spritz of hops.

Favorite place to drink: I like to drink beer at any Irish bar, especially if they are in Ireland. I also like to drink a beer at a Phillies game, also required.

Gene Shay, folk DJ Favorite beer: My favorite these days is Stella Artois.

Favorite place to drink: I hang at World Cafe Live (upstairs) mainly ’cause I like the bartender, Heather, and I work right downstairs at XPN. Hugh Giordano, Green Party activist and union organizer Favorite beer: Budweiser. It’s unionmade.

Favorite place to drink: Copabanana on Fourth and South streets. It’s such a fun atmosphere with a very diverse crowd. They have a good selection of beer and their margaritas and food are amazing. You’re guaranteed a great time and its right in the heart of South Street!

Craig Arthur von Schroeder, owner of Commonwealth Proper Favorite beer: Narragansett’s Summer Ale, because it’s soon to be the season for outdoor living.

Favorite place to drink: C19. It’s a hidden Rittenhouse spot that’s just the right size and always a good crowd.

Kuf Knotz, rapper Favorite beer: Bucklers. Of my choices in the nonalcoholic brews, this is the tastiest!

Favorite place to drink: Standard Tap! They have a chickpea sandwich that is awesome! Atmosphere is great and Max, one of the coolest cats in Philly, works there.

Avalon Clare, illustrator, DJ Favorite beer: New Belgium’s Sunshine Wheat because it’s light, summery, and brewed in my lovely hometown of Fort Collins, Colorado.

Favorite place to drink: 12 Steps Down because the staff is awesomely friendly, I can smoke inside, there’s a pool table and their karaoke night on Tuesdays is always a blast.

Sean McGuinness, drummer, Pissed Jeans Favorite beer: My top favorite all-time beer at this current moment is Oerbier. It’s brewed by De Dolle, a small brewery in the town of Essen, Belgium. It’s like taking an ecstatic sledgehammer to the face. Fruity, but not sweet. Dark and complex with just enough tartness to give you the feeling that you have a better chance at sex than the tall, dark and most assuredly biggerdicked European drinking a Heineken at the bar next to you.

Favorite place to drink: Other than Resurrection Ale House where, yes, I am still currently and euphorically employed, my favorite place to drink in the city is illegally, by the river, right under the Walnut Street Bridge at the salivating mouth of the best beer-drinking city in the United States. ■

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rinking beer: It’s an act that transcends mere enjoyment, isn’t it? Throughout history, we’ve had an almost spiritual connection with our beer, one that leans toward the most fierce, primal part of who we are as human beings. Whereas wine is seen as civilized, refined, and at times erotic, beer conjures up something quite different—something wild, something untamed.

In ancient days, triumphant warriors returned home from a day of plunder to down their ale while bragging of victory— intoxication swelling each boast into a bloated, fantastical account of deeds that defy human abilities. Small wonder, then, that so many modern beers are named for creatures and heroes out of myth and legend. Osiris Pale Ale. Storm King. Griffin’s Bow. From Egyptian gods to hidden beasts seen only in fleeting glimpses, we attach a level of EPIC to our brews that no other beverage can match. The idea of Odin’s Beard coffee or Serpent’s Tail orange juice would strike us as silly, but when it comes to beer, it just seems natural.

Part of the reason is that beerlike beverages go back at least 9,000 years, predating recorded human history. In a sense, they have been with us for as long as there has been an “us.”

Archeological evidence in China shows that as far back at 7000 B.C., villagers used a variety of local ingredients to create fermented beverages that were distant ancestors of beer. A modern approximation of what that brew may have been like is Chateau Jiahua, brewed by Delaware’s kings of the off-centered, Dogfish Head. Brewed with brown rice, orange blossom honey, muscat grape, hawthorn berry, and, of course, barley, this heady concoction bears a closer resemblance to a floral champagne than beer. It’s unlikely Dogfish Head’s modern twist on that ancient recipe tastes anything like China’s ancient beverage—molecular analysis of pottery shards makes it possible to determine what ingredients were used, if not the specifics of how they were used—but it provides a window, at least, into brewing’s ancient past.

From the moment humankind began recording its history, it also began recording its love of beer. Some of the world’s earliest known writing extols the virtues of beer, most notably a 3,900-year-old Sumerian ode to Ninkasi, the matron goddess of beer. (Some of you might recognize the name from Eugene, Ore.’s Ninkasi

Brewing Company.) The “Hymn to Ninkasi” is among the oldest known examples of written human language, and it is, in effect, instructions on how to brew beer.

Indeed, in ancient Sumer, brewing was no mere hobby for a few drunken brewmasters. Ancient records show that likely half the grain produced by Sumerians ended up in beer. The beverage played a part in their spiritual and religious rituals, and appears in the greatest myths of the age. In the Epic of Gilgamesh, for instance, the wild half-man Enkidu represents mankind before civilization. Before enlightenment. He was wild and untamed. It was not until Enkidu’s encounter with Ninkasi, during which he consumed seven pitchers of beer, that he set aside his wildness and became human.

This was just the first example of something over the ages seen time and again.

From the beginning of recorded history, beer was often depicted as our connection

to another world; to the world of mysticism, magic, and, of course, the gods.

Gods have frequently been attached to the consumption of beer. The Greek pantheon includes Silenus, the god of beer and a good friend of notable lush Dionysus. Beers honoring his name have been brewed by Canada’s Paddock Wood Brewing Co. and Portland, Ore.’s Migration Brewing Co. Osiris, meanwhile, wasn’t merely Ancient Egypt’s all-important god of agriculture, he was also the god of beer—doubly important, since workers in ancient Egypt were often paid in beer. (After you’ve honored Osiris with Sun King Brewing’s Osiris Pale Ale, have a taste of what the Egyptians used to drink with Dogfish Head’s Ta Henket, a recreation of that ancient style of ale.) The Zulu saw fit to honor the woman they believe created the first beer for human consumption, Mbaba Mwana Waresa, by naming her a god. Further north, the Norse god Aegir pulled double duty as god of the sea and

god of beer and brewing.

And those are just a few examples. Without question, ancient people saw beer as something to be honored with godliness, often of a wild, untamed sort.

Beer has crept into our modern myths, too. The Kalevala, a sprawling epic of Finnish mythology that proved to be inspirational to J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings, doesn’t merely touch on beer, it devotes more time to beer than it does to the origins of man. And speaking of Tolkien, if Peter Jackson’s upcoming adaptation of The Hobbit is in keeping with Tolkien’s novel, it will certainly feature beer. In The Hobbit, Bilbo keeps barrels of beer in his cellar, serving some to the dwarves for breakfast. The dwarf Balin specifically asks Bilbo for beer, which the hobbit gladly supplies.

It should come as no surprise, then, that the gods of mythology make frequent appearances on our beer bottles. It’s probably cheating to cite Seattle’s Odin Brewing

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// PHILLY BEER WEEK 2012 // Company—they have beers named for Odin, Thor and Freya—so instead let’s pay a visit to Atlanta’s well-rated 5 Seasons Westside, a brewpub and eatery where Thor (in the guise of an imperial stout) spends time with the Sly Fox (a Belgian), Venus (a witbier), and modern-day myth Clark Kent (an English mild ale).

Yet more often it’s not the gods who grace our beer labels, but the creatures who gave them (and mankind) trouble.

American craft brewing offers up a veritable bestiary of mythological creatures.

It would be difficult to find a creature not represented on a bottle or cask somewhere.

Raging Centaur has romped in Michigan (a double IPA by HopCat brewing).

Samuel Adams’ Griffin’s Bow, a big golden barleywine on shelves right now, is just one of several American beers that namedrop that creature of legend. Giants abound, with Pennsylvania’s own Victory Brewing boasting one of the best known examples with Storm King, a delicious

in bourbon barrels. It’s light-bodied for a stout and, appropriately enough given its name, hot on the alcohol. Not for the faint of heart.

But then, what creature of myth is?

Sometimes, beer can be as dark and mysterious as the creatures that grace its labels. For hundreds of years, large, manlike beings have captured our imaginations but eluded our grasp. They’re known by different names depending on the region of the world in which they are seen—Yeti, Bigfoot, Sasquatch, and more—but the stories ring remarkably similar. Brooding. Dark.

Hulking. Imposing yet suggesting a depth of complexity that makes them a closer cousin of humanity than the apes.

Fitting, then, that some of the most robust and complex beers on the market today are named after such creatures.

Great Divide’s Yeti imperial stout series is among the most popular. The standard Yeti is a smoky, roasted beast of a stout, nuanced sweetness balanced by full bit-

The 3,900-year-old Sumerian “Hymn to Ninkasi” is among the oldest known examples of written human language. It is instructions on how to brew beer. terness and notes of coffee and chocolate.

What makes the Yeti series especially exciting are the wildly varied alternate versions Great Divide produces. They brew one with espresso and age it in oak barrels.

For another, they use Belgian yeast strains to give it an earthy, wild flavor. Yet another is infused with loads of chocolate. These beers manage to surprise you with their subtlety, something you wouldn’t expect from a brew that initially wallops you over the head with flavor.

Another of these near-man brews is Sierra Nevada’s acclaimed Bigfoot, the beer that invented the American barleywine style. When Bigfoot was first introduced in the late 1980s—promptly winning awards upon release—there really wasn’t anything like it on the American beer scene. First, it approached 10 percent alcohol by volume, something unheard of in the days when

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Speaking of England, given the iconic nature of its unofficial fire-spewing mascot, it should come as no surprise that Jolly Ol’ boasts dozens of dragon beers, including a tip of the hat to St. George & The Dragon (Wadworth and Co.). America has some dragon beers of note, too. New Holland Brewing Co. out of Michigan brews a seasonal beer called Dragon’s Milk, a hefty 10 percent ABV stout aged

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f you think the Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con is just for comic book/horror/ sci-fi/anime nerds, you’re sorely mistaken. The annual convention attracts tens of thousands of fans from across the region each year and caters to pop-culture enthusiasts across all genres. Guests can expect a slew of lectures, workshops, panel discussions and dealer booths in addition to fun events like “Jedi Lightsaber Master Class,” a “Superhero Pub Crawl,” and “Sci-Fi Speed Dating.” Yet, the convention’s biggest draw is the impressive lineup of celebrity guests who will be holding meet-and-greets and/ or Q&As. Guests include B-list ’90s heartthrobs Melissa Joan Hart and Jason Priestly, and current hotties Hayden Panettiere, Sean Patrick Flannery and True Blood’s Sam Trammell. As far as top-tier celebs, this year’s headliners include Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Captains Kirk and Picard (William Shatner and Patrick Stewart) and comic-book legend himself, Mr. Stan Lee. Nicole FiNkbiNer

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Whether you remember Godfrey from his role in Zoolander or want to pretend you don’t recall him from Soul Plane, the Nebraska native has become an increasingly prevalent name throughout the comedy scene. His first gig was the warm-up act at The Cosby Show, and since then he’s made a name for himself in movies and comedy tours. This year, he’ll be featured in Funny: The Documentary, which profiles and connects various comedians, but you can catch all the hilarity in advance this week at Helium. ashley Kole

Philadelphia Live Arts gets a head start on its annual performing arts extravaganza with the launch of Jumpstart. “This new program is an opportunity to discover the next wave of new talent in Philadelphia” says Live Arts producing director Nick Stuccio. The six artists selected by a panel include dancers, poets, actors, clowns, playwrights and choreographers. Perhaps the most intriguing work on the docket is Lessons for the Lobotomized, the first piece from new company the Brothers Beffa. The play relates the chilling story of Phineas Gage, a railroad worker who suffered a horrible accident that resulted in a two-foot iron rod piercing his skull. Gage miraculously survived, but his shocking behavioral transformation made him a human guinea pig for unscrupulous psychologists more interested in their career than their patient. J. Cooper robb

8pm. $12-$19. Through June 2. Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St. 215.496.9001. heliumcomedy.com

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Harper Blynn Seems like it’s only gotten harder to tell where Harper Blynn are coming from. In the past, you could pretty easily pin them to the Brooklyn indie world, but their new Busy Hands sounds more all over the map—and that’s a very good thing. While “In Another Life” tosses out California sunshine and beach-boy “ooo ooo ooo”s, “Lovely Thing” pulls inspiration from ’80s Brit rock and fat, swirling Midwestern guitars. Then there’s the gorgeous “I’ve Got Time,” which sounds like a dreamy, rainy New England summer evening. It’s a journey anyone can take for free, as the band decided to offer up the whole album as a free download at harperblynn.com. At tonight’s CD release show at the Tin Angel, if this collection of new tunes is any hint, there’s no telling where you’ll end up. But it’ll be a hell of a trip.

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8pm. $10. Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St. 215.928.0770. tinangel.com

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8pm. $20-$50. Prince Music Theater 1412 Chestnut St. 800.595.4TIX. egopo.org

7pm. $12-$18. Through June 2. Live Arts Studio, 919 N. Fifth St. livearts-fringe.org

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Busdriver No matter what happens, Busdriver (aka Regan Farquhar) will always get our thumbs up for three reasons: First, his dad wrote Krush Groove. (That alone should be worth, at least, two generations of street cred.) Second, his lightning-fast rapping on the song “Imaginary Places” is forever burned into our brains as a result of its appearance in Tony Hawk’s addictive Playstation 2 game Underground. And three, his 2005 single “Avantcore” samples a pretty obscure Can song titled “Turtles Have Short Legs.” (We can’t describe the music nerd hard-on we received upon first listen, because they’re gross, and we have a word limit.) The wild ’n’ weird Busdriver is clearly a music nerd himself, as his latest album Beaus$Eros and collaborations with diverse artists (Islands, Modeselektor, Deerhoof) will attest. bryan bierman 9pm. $10-$12. Milkboy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St. 215.925.6455. milkboyphilly.com

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Hammer of Glory Relay Pat’s vs. Geno’s? Stale. The Mummers?

Zzzzzzzzz. Running up the Art Museum steps like Rocky? Oh, fuck off. A Philly tradition worth giving a damn about? The annual Hammer of Glory relay! In what’s become a staple of the city’s enormous Beer Week festivities,

the HOG—a comically oversized keg mallet “forged from the sweat and blood of 10,000 brewers” (actually, it was crafted by Fishtown metal artisan Warren Holzman)—does a 12-hour bar crawl while transported from location to location by a variety of creative human-powered means (like pogo sticks, kinetic sculptures, zip lines, Roller Girls, etc.). Around 6:30 p.m., it’ll wind up at Independence Mall, where Mayor Nutter will crack open Beer Week’s ceremonial opening tap—this year, the keg holds a brew called Brotherly Suds 3. If you want to follow the HOG’s all-day adventures, SugarHouse Casino is offering free rides on a double-decker bus that will trail all the hilarious action. miChael alan goldberg 6:30pm. Free. Independence Visitor Center, 1 N. Independence Mall West. phillybeerweek.org

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Strider + Westmarch The Philly Improv Theater has just assembled two more batches of talented improvisers and tonight, Philly comedy fans will get to see the newest house teams in action for the very first time. While the names of the teams and their members are still being kept under wraps (“Strider” and “Westmarch” are just codenames), both include a sprinkling of long time performers as well as recent PHIT Training Center graduates. Directing the teams are improv vets Steve Kleinedler from Boston Improv Theater and Maggy Keegan from IO West, Groundlings and Second City LA. Can’t make it out to the show tonight? Don’t worry— you’ll have a chance to see them perform every Saturday night along with PHIT’s five other resident ensembles. n.f.

8:30pm. $10-$12. Shubin Theater, 407 Bainbridge St. 267.233.1556. phillyimprovtheater.com

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Foundation Ball Tonight’s the night to party like it’s 1977 Harlem, and get back to the roots of the drag ballroom house scene. Pretty boys, thugs, school boys, butches and many more will walk the walk and compete in runway, vogue and “power couple” match-ups for cash and prizes.

The party is all part of the Trans Health Conference, a yearly event bringing together trans people, allies and health providers for workshops and discussions aimed at improving the often treacherous health-care experiences of the trans community. allyn gaesTel 10pm-2am. Free. Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St. trans-health.org

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Since competing in Nashville Star in 2003, Lambert has gone on to release four albums, the most recent being 2011’s Four the Record.

Lambert’s always been on the brash and brassy side, from the catchy “Kerosene” on her 2005 debut album to 2007’s defiant and cheeky “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” which unnerved men across the country. Her recent albums, however, have seen her mellow slightly, and Four the Record showcases warm and meandering whiskey-drinking songs sung with wit and a wry wink, and a few lo-fi country tunes, like a sassy, gun-toting Neko Case. katherine silkaitis 1:30pm. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. 925xtu.com.

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Parlor Tricks & Carnival Games This week, head to the Latvian Society and enjoy an evening of carnival-style games reliving the style and fashion of the 1893 Columbian Exposition (aka “The Chicago World’s Fair”).

The fundraising event will include a performance by local blacklight mask and dance theatre company, ArcheDream for HUMANKIND. Merging ancient ritual and magical storytelling with modern technology, “ADHK” unites and enchants audiences through riveting shows and workshops. Since forming in 2002, the group has toured the globe, spreading universal messages of understanding and compassion through their performances. Proceeds from this event will help ADHK bring more shows like this to Philly. n.F. 6pm. $20-$25. The Latvian Society, 531 N. Seventh St. latviansociety.blogspot.com

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2pm. $18-$28. Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St. lunatheater.org

See Chicks Run! No boys allowed! All right, just one “lucky rooster.” This annual race is put together by Philly Girls in Motion—a volunteer-driven organization that encourages women of all ages to get themselves and their families in gear. Running, group-fitness activities and workshops are all ways that this team of girls helps locals stay fit. This 5K/10K run and walk is an all-girl event, but, not to let guys feel left out, one lucky guy will be selected to kick it with the chicks.

Proceeds from the event help Philly Girls in Motion create fitness and nutrition programs for local girls. Brenda hillegas 8:30am. $30-$35. Fairmount Park. seechicksrun.com

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There’s much to live up to when you title your new album Demonio Teclado, or “demon keyboard.” But Erik Deutsch, on the piano, Rhodes, organ and other teclados, has all the requisite skills. The former Coloradan and current Brooklynite is prized in groove-jazz and pop circles, with sideman stints ranging from Charlie Hunter to Shooter Jennings.

His 2007 debut, Fingerprint, was a marvel, combining modern jazz and hints of acoustic Americana. The 2009 follow-up Hush Money was more electric, in line with Deutsch’s rootsy instrumental rock leanings. His new originals, varied in mood, dovetail with tasty covers of Ike Turner and Neil Young. david r. adler

Neon Art This week, the Philadelphia Center for Architecture opens a new exhibit that features funky neon signs inspired by displays once seen in mom-and-pop stores across America.

Local and national artists will show off their creations, and if you find something cool you can’t live without, most of the pieces will be for sale. Len Davidson of Philadelphia’s Neon Art Museum will also show 13 antique commercial neon signs from his collection. B.h.

10am. Free. Through July. AIA Philadelphia, 1218 Arch St. aiaphiladelphia.org

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Sun., June 3, $20-$30. Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Ave. walkingfishtheatre.com

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8pm. $20-$33. With the Spring Standards. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. worldcafelive.com

9pm. $10. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215.222.1400. worldcafelive.com

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For a long time, it was easy to tell Rhett Miller’s solo work apart from his music with Texas alt-countriers the Old 97’s. Where the 97’s songs were thick with longhorn blues and dirty Southern harmonies, his solo albums—2002’s The Instigator, 2006’s The Believer, 2009’s Rhett Miller—were covered in pop hooks and shimmering electrics. No more. His brand-new The Dreamer (out the same day as this World Cafe Live show) finds a surprisingly happy middle ground between the two, thanks in no small part to the album’s vocal assists from longtime collaborator (and onetime Philadelphian) Rachael Yamagata and country royalty Rosanne Cash. With Cash on board, the crossover is hardly surprising; it was her dad’s recording of the song “Wreck of the Old 97” that inspired Miller’s original band name in the first place. J.B.

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Someday Productions mounts its largest show to date with the six-cycle Suburban Motel—this week features Canadian playwright George F. Walker’s two plays, Featuring Loretta and End of Civilization.

Walker may be the best Canadian playwright you’ve never heard of.

Focusing on rugged blue-collar workers trying to make their way in a patently unfair world, both plays are set in a dingy motel room. Loretta concerns an aspiring pornographer whose attempts to hire a local beauty are complicated by her boyfriend, who can’t decide whether he wants to protect his beloved or star alongside her. In Civilization, Walker explores the realities faced by an unemployed man living in a cheap motel with his wife. He’s actively seeking work, but every factory he applies to has the nasty habit of suddenly being reduced to smithereens.

The cops suspect a bomber is on the loose and two detectives are charged with deciding if our hero is guilty or (like so many unemployed Americans) is a victim of circumstances beyond his control. J.C.R.

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Ten is the magic number at Luna Theater’s season-ending event Identity Crisis. The final production of Luna’s 10th season, Identity Crisis is a mini-theater festival featuring 10 10-minute plays from 10 playwrights. All the short works in the inaugural festival focus on identity and four of the plays were penned by local dramatists including Alex Dremann’s Shelly. One of the city’s most promising playwrights, Dremann’s story revolves around a man named Ben who is accosted by a stranger who claims knowledge of a gruesome crime. It isn’t the story however that sends a chill down Ben’s spine. It’s the fact that the stranger’s face is identical to his own. J.C.r.

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The restaurant also boasts a generous happy hour, but on one visit our server seemed not to realize it until we asked about any daily specials. He made a tremendous show of applying the “discount” to our check (a “discount” afforded to anyone dining between 5 and 8 p.m.) and also made sure to point out the original total as we paid, presumably to ensure a higher tip percentage. If we hadn’t had to chase him to the bar in order to close our check, we might have been more inclined to be generous.

The food is nowhere near as disappointing as the service, with a few notable bright spots. The house mac ’n’ cheese is creamy, bright and big enough to share, whether served plain or studded with lobster meat or bacon.

It’s not my favorite in town, but it’s compulsively eatable, and on two sepa-

rate occasions, I found myself cleaning the plate. Gravy fries, beneath melted cheese slices and savory dark brown gravy, are the stuff that hangover cures are made of. Braised pork sliders arrive three to an order, with sweet and savory pulled pork studded with apples generously piled onto fluffy, buttered and grilled buns.

That same pork appears on the larger barbecue pulled pork sandwich, but with less success; greasy cheese sauce and limp pickled cabbage conspire with a soggy bun to create a texture that most closely resembles meaty oatmeal. The “barnyard” burger, topped with pork belly, fried egg and sriracha, is stacked so tall and is so protein-dense, it is inedible without a steak knife (which the restaurant doesn’t stock), a fork, a bib and a great deal of patience. Cheese steak wontons lack flavor, and are served with A-1 aioli that borders on medicinal, a far cry from the carnivorous comfort of the real thing.

Which is Rebel all over, really: this is a “rock bar” that doesn’t rock—and would be more at home in Missouri. Or Manchester. Or Macungie. n

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Indeed, it’s tough to shake the “visiting the suburbs” feel imparted by entering a bar that is located in a strip mall, with neighbors that include a gentleman’s club, a bartending school and an Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The view out the floor-to-ceiling front windows—and the backdrop for live music, which is performed several nights a week on the modest stage beside the front door—is the parking lot and the highway beyond. It’s not Philly’s most charming vista.

Rebel might overcome its challenging location if the food, the drinks, the service or the music were a substantial draw (after all, how many horrified bridge-and-tunnel types braved the Bowery to visit CBGB in its heyday?)

On my multiple visits, though, Rebel disappointed on all fronts.

Live music is always hit-or-miss, and new venues often struggle to book performers that will draw a crowd, so it’s tough to fault the 5-month-old space on that count. But the rest of it— food, drinks and service—are firmly in Rebel’s control, yet never manage to impress.

To start, service is dispassionate and tepid. Nary an item was brought to our table that we didn’t have to request, and this includes water with dinner and silverware after ours was inexplicably cleared halfway through the meal. Processing payment on our check took an inordinate amount of time, excusable in a bustling restaurant but extremely frustrating as we were the only guests in the spacious bi-level dining room. Even simple questions about the menu (i.e. “What’s this on top of my burger?”) required a trip to the kitchen to find out. These are the basics, folks. If you can’t tell me what I’m eating—and bring me a fork and knife with which to eat it and a glass of water with which to wash it down—perhaps you shouldn’t be the one serving it.

Rebel’s biggest claim to fame are its “tap tables,” three booths with two beer taps each, activated from behind the bar and tracked by computer to the .001 pint. Although it was cool to be

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Whether god, monster or mortal, we have tendency to connect great figures of the past with great beers, almost as if by virtue of their deeds we can make our beverages better. Or is it really the reverse? Maybe what we’re really doing is elevating these historical figures, fictional or otherwise, by attaching them to a beverage so near to our hearts. When Philly’s own Yards Brewing creates beers that follow in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers with their Ales of the Revolution series, or Jim Koch names his entire line of beers after Founder Samuel Adams, they are not merely lending their beers a sense of history, and by extension lending it credibility. In a strange way, they’re also etching those historical figures into our great myths—by attaching them to history’s most significant beverage. ■

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ix of Philly’s most respected theaters are pulling out all the stops this week in a bonanza of season finales that will give local theatergoers a final chance to see some wonderful theater before packing up and shipping out to the Jersey shore.

The Wilma Theater ends its season with Tony Kushner’s landmark work, Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches (May 30-July 1, wilmatheater.org). Millennium is the first part in Kushner’s two-play masterpiece focusing on the early days of the AIDS epidemic and its impact on the gay community. Audacious in its scope, Angels captures life in all its messiness. Gloriously moving, incredibly funny and appropriately enraged at the Reagan administration’s response to a disease that has killed millions, Kushner’s play is more than an examination of sexual identity; it is an exploration of the past, present and future of humankind.

The Wilma has already announced plans to stage Angels’ second part, Perestroika, as the first production of its 2012-13 season. Public Relations Manager Johnny Van Heest says the company hopes to present both parts of Kushner’s epic on the same day at selected performances next fall. Each play can stand alone, but when viewed back-to-back on a single day, Angels is an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience that should be at the top of every theatergoer’s bucket list.

The Wilma isn’t the only company producing the words of Kushner. For the grand finale of EgoPo Classic Theater’s season-long Festival of Jewish Theater, artistic director Lane Savadove is mounting Kushner’s adaptation of A Dybbuk (May 31-June 17, egopo.org). Originally written

by S. Ansky in 1914, the seminal Jewish tale exploring race, gender and sexuality concerns a young man who dies and the possesses the woman he loves on her wedding day. The only Philadelphia company to annually create a season-long festival dedicated to exploring a distinct genre or playwright, Savadove views each season as a unique journey shared by EgoPo’s artists and audience. “We always like to end our seasons with a big finale; something that is more ambitious, complex and extremely exciting,” Savadove says. “We want to leave our audiences with a conclusion that brings the festival full circle so they can be ready to and eager to join us for next year’s journey.”

The Arden Theatre Company concludes its season with the world premiere of local composer Michael Ogborn’s “modern

morality tale” about obsession, fear and greed, Tulipomania (May 30-July 1, ardentheatre.org). Set during the Dutch tulip craze that sent Holland into a profound economic swoon in 1636, Ogborn says the musical journeys to a dark place “where values and reason are compromised.”

Inspired by the dot-com bubble, the musical reveals surprising parallels between Holland’s 17th-century economic woes and the causes of America’s subprimemortgage crisis. Focusing on six strangers huddling in an Amsterdam hash bar on a rainy afternoon, Ogborn (who previously drew fascinating parallels between the O.J. Simpson murder trial and the Lindberg kidnapping in his astute study of celebrity Baby Case) says Tulipomania began its long road to production seven years ago with an idea by local playwright Michael Hollinger. Described by Ogborn as perhaps his most passionate work to date, director Terrence J. Nolen’s cast stars Barrymore award-winners Ben Dibble and the always thrilling musical powerhouse Joilet F. Harris.

Regardless of your gender, you can have a girls’ night out at 11th Hour Theatre Company’s The Marvelous Wonderettes (June 1-24, 11thhourtheatrecompany.org). A snappy jukebox musical from Roger Bean, the story concentrates on two memorable nights in the lives of four BFFs. Award-winning song leaders at their high school, Act I transports us back to 1958 when the girls are performing at their high school prom. In Act 2, it’s a decade later and once again the quartet is performing at Springfield High—only this time, the occasion is their 10-year senior class reunion. Between the two acts, we’re treated to some of the best female pop hits from the ’50s and ’60s including fabulous throwback numbers like “Mr. Sandman,” “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “It’s in His Kiss,” “You Don’t Own Me” and the classic summertime sizzler “Heatwave.” Producing artistic director Michael Philip O’Brien says the company enjoyed a huge surge in subscribers due to the success of last season’s concluding production The Great American Trailer Park, and they hope for similar results with Wonderettes, which O’Brien describes as funny, entertaining and surprisingly touching.

Perhaps the most unconventional of the season finales belongs to InterAct Theatre Company, which is mounting the world premiere of Kara Lee Corthron’s Etched in Skin on a Sunlit Night (June 1-24, InterActTheatre.org). Commissioned by InterAct, director Whit MacLaughlin says

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Etched defies categorization. MacLaughlin (who is best known as the artistic director of the experimental theater troupe New Paradise Laboratories) describes Etched as a “fantasy social realist play that takes place in a fairy tale Iceland after the 2008 economic crash. Her best friend is Jonsi, the actual lead singer of the Icelandic rock band Sigur Ros. And it has an S/M subplot.” InterAct artistic director Seth Rozin calls Etched “epic and expansive,” adding that “it is without a doubt the riskiest play—both thematically and in its newness—of our season.” An unusual play that challenges the director and the designers, the story concerns a black painter who exiles herself to Iceland and suddenly discovers her suppressed racial demons unleashed when Barack Obama begins his run for the White House.

Philadelphia Theatre Company puts the finishing touches on its successful season with director Maria Mileaf’s production of Neil LaBute’s drama Reasons to be Pretty (May 30-June 24, PhiladelphiaTheatreCompany.org). The final installment in LaBute’s trilogy about America’s obsession with appearance (following The Shape of Things and the critically acclaimed Fat Pig), the catalyst for this story of treachery and self-deceit is a cruel, off-hand remark that disrupts the lives of two couples. PTC producing artistic director Sara Garonzik says she always hopes the final production of the season will be memorable, and while the play boasts LaBute’s trademark wicked sense of humor and great storytelling instincts, it is Pretty’s tender conclusion that makes it a tough play to forget. n

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emember what it was like making art as a child? Regardless of what the project was, you made it with total abandon, choosing colors and materials only because they made you feel happy.

And while most of us have lost that sense of wonderment at a certain age, local artist Yis Goodwin, better known by his street alias “NoseGo,” has managed to translate it into a full-time career.

“I paint what the kid in me would approve of,” the 26 year-old says. “They’re just meant to be fun.”

Currently on display at Paradigm Gallery in South Philly, Next Week’s Adventure II features a mix of Goodwin’s older and newer work, all marked by a central cluster of animals and characters interacting in unusual ways—like a quirky little cartoon blob perched in the mouth of an alligator, or Kermit the Frog’s head protruding from the top of a blue whale.

Not surprising, Goodwin says his paintings “flow sort of like a stream of consciousness,” with individual portions often inspired by completely different things; a conversation with a friend, something he saw on TV, maybe even a dream.

One minute the audience is transported to a rainbow-filled Land of Make Believe where sharks wear leather jacks and spit fire, and the next, the audience is back on the gritty streets of Philly with graffiti-covered food trucks and skateboarders—hence the sense of “adventure.”

“He sets a great example for us as young artists,” says friend, fellow artist and coowner of Paradigm, Jason Chen. “His work is always surprising in a good way— techniques, subject matters, presentation— they make you happy when you look at them.”

With his personable, relentlessly bubbly demeanor, it’s clear within a few minutes of meeting Goodwin that the childlike exuberance in his paintings is 100 percent authentic. Although, he does joke that the show was largely fueled by a combination of “techno and bad rap.”

The South Philly native started honing his talent as child, taking classes at Fleisher Art Memorial and attending the High School of Creative and Performing Arts.

His fine-art training is detectable in almost all of his paintings—whether it be captured in a stunning waterfall or a dead-on replica of the Venus de Milo sculpture.

It was while studying film at the University of the Arts that Goodwin really began experimenting with contemporary styles and discovered his passion for street art. “I was just trying to find my style,” he says. “At the same time, street art kinda made me feel like a real person because I didn’t really have many friends back then.”

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ies across the country in addition to having done work for companies like Vitaminwater and Dreamland Toyworks. Here in Philly, his art can be found in almost every neighborhood either sprawling several feet high on various walls and buildings or wheatpasted on the sides of trashcans. In total, Goodwin has done eight commissioned murals, two of which he completed with Mural Arts.

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tion. In fact, they’ve likely stopped you in your tracks at some point. Having his work showcased in such a monumental fashion, is just as thrilling for Goodwin. “Anytime I can make something larger than a human being it’s awesome.”

Goodwin is currently designing the graphics for “Rusty The Rainbow Whale,” a smartphone game in which users have to eat color-coded hamburgers floating by on sailboats, which explains the abundance of whales featured in his latest collection. The app is the follow up to the game “Catball Eats It All,” which he launched in December.

In response to a recent comment from a friend that he should “up the ante and become an adult,” Goodwin jokes that his next show is going to be much more serious. “I’m just going to paint dead cats,” he laughs.

Yet, with more than half of his paintings sold on the first night at Paradigm’s former space, it seems others would disagree.

“I’m lucky,” Goodwin says. “Somehow people like my weird paintings.” n Through June 16. Paradigm Gallery, 803 S. Fourth St. 267.266.0073. paradigm-gallery.com

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The Toy (1982): Le Jouet, the 1976 comedy from dreaded French farceur Francis Veber, concerned a journo (Pierre Richard) hired to entertain an industrialist’s snotty son. When, like most Vebers, it was inevitably remade by Hollywood, the producers turned it into a Richard Pryor vehicle, evidently not realizing how queasy it was to make a movie about Jackie Gleason effectively buying a black man. At least Pryor’s character got paid.

Ghost (1990): Whoopi Goldberg won her Oscar for playing a psychic with actual psychic abilities who stops her life so she can help a ghost (Patrick Swayze) reunite with his beloved (Demi Moore). In addition to playing comic relief—this, in a film directed by Jerry Zucker, one-third of ZAZ, the team behind Airplane!—Goldberg also lets her body be possessed so Swayze can make out with Moore to the Righteous Brothers.

First Kid (1996): In the ’90s, Sinbad eked out a modest film career playing funny black people who hang out with stiff white people. After Houseguest, where he helped fun up Phil Hartman, he proceeded directly to the White House, where he helped usher the POTUS’ teen son into manhood.

American History X (1998): Director Tony Kaye’s epic doc Lake of Fire took a starkly clear-eyed view at abortion. Parts of this narrative work, starring Edward Norton as an eloquent Neo-Nazi skinhead, do something similar with racism. Unfortunately, it’s hogtied to a ludicrous redemption plot, which loses even more credibility by the fact that what really awakens the warm humanist in Norton is doing laundry detail with a funny black guy (Guy Torry). That’s how you cure racism.

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Hitch (2005): Having already caught the ire of Spike Lee for playing the helpful African-American in The Legend of Bagger Vance—who, building on the term “Magical Negro,” Lee dubbed “SuperDuper Magical Negro”—Will Smith atoned with a comedy where his job is romantically aiding lame white people, like Kevin James.

The Intouchables (2011): France’s second-highest homegrown grosser finds an upbeat Senegalese immigrant (Omar Sy) hired as caretaker to an unhappy handicapped rich guy (Francois Cluzet).

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recently read an article about how this insane Fift Shades of Grey phenomenon has been a massive boon for the sex-toy industry. As if it’s already not icky enough hearing about so many dissatisfied soccer moms at book clubs reading their bondagethemed Twilight fan fiction, now I have the indelible mental image of them all buying the accessories, too. Oh, well, whatever gets you through the night and is good for the economy, I guess.

I doubt similar sales statistics will be spurred on by Hysteria, a perfectly dreadful farce about how the invention of the vibrator rocked Victorian England. Well, if the movie had been any good it would have been about that.

Instead we’re stuck with a lame love triangle, suffragist speechifying and a wee bit of painfully coy tittering regarding ladies’ private parts.

Director Tanya Wexler tips her hand within the opening moments, opting for a shot of a hoity-toity doctor stepping in a giant mound of horse poop. I assume this is supposed to be funny because it’s 1880 and horses used to poop in the road back then. The good doctor makes his way into a ward where patients are dressed with rotten, reused bandages and routinely bled with leeches.

There’s much consternation from the doctor’s uptight assistant, played with a good deal of indignation and not the slightest bit of charm by Hugh Dancy, one of those blandly handsome and undistinguished British actors currently getting the stuffy-Brit roles Colin Firth used to be stuck with back in the 1990s.

Dancy plays Dr. Mortimer Granville, a dedicated physician who seems to be having difficulty with employers who refuse to believe that germs actually exist, and thus remain committed to medieval medical techniques.

He’s eventually dismissed from this rot-infested abattoir that calls itself a hospital, and we’re supposed to have a good laugh because on the way out he steps in the same pile of horse poop as his antagonist. (Any movie in which more than one character steps in shit for comedic purposes during the first reel is automatically worthless. I call this “the Pret-à-Porter rule.”)

So now that we’ve established the sophisticated level of Hysteria’s sensibility, let’s move on to the main plot, when Granville takes up a job with the renowned Dr. Robert Dalrymple (Jonathan Pryce,) who treats overcrowded waiting rooms every day full of classy ladies suffering from a

“O” face: A doctor is called to treat women’s “hysteria.”

made-up malady called hysteria, hence the title. It’s attributed to an overactive uterus, and these lonely women must be treated with digital manipulation of their feminine regions (here called “vulvic massage”) until they reach “paroxysm.” The addition of a strikingly handsome practitioner means business is quickly booming for our dear, devoted physicians.

There’s obviously very extremely rich material for satire here, with old ladies lining up with medicinal excuses to get off. (One can only wonder what John Waters might have done with the story!) Instead, Wexler plays it depressingly straight, with a few cheap chortles aimed at the peanut gallery. It’s the kind of vibrator movie you can take your parents to see.

When the in-demand Granville starts suffering carpal-tunnel syndrome, he happens upon an electric feather-duster invented by his loutish best friend (an unrecognizable, but extremely amusing Rupert Everett. Whatever happened to him?) Faster than you can say eureka, they’re pressing the contraption against a prostitute’s nether regions causing multiple “paroxysms” and their clinical trials yield a spectacularly unfunny knockoff of Madeline Kahn’s “Mysteries Of Life” moment in Young Frankenstein.

Alas, the revolution of female selfpleasure quickly takes a backseat to the trials and tribulations of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s singularly unpleasant women’srights activist, who just so happens to be daughter to Pryce’s Dalrymple. Granville is already engaged to her dim-bulb kid sister (played by Like Crazy’s Felicity

Hysteria Grade: D Director: Tanya Wexler Starring: Maggie Gyllenhaal,

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Jones, at whom we are encouraged to snicker because she believes phrenology is a science.) Gyllenhaal is one of those anachronistic characters often dropped into period pieces to flatter modern audiences, spouting contemporary sentiments and insisting at every turn that a change is gonna come. Oh, yes, it will.

Nobody even mentions the vibrator for chunks of the picture’s running time, because instead we’re stuck with trumped-up criminal charges and a miserable courtroom slog during which the future of Gyllenhaal’s women’s shelter is at stake. The suspense here is whether Dancy’s priggish Dr. Granville will choose the mewling, obedient fiancée or her brash, spitfire sister.

I don’t know if I am allowed to tell you the answer. I’m still just wondering what any of this is supposed to have to do with orgasms.

Hysteria pretends to be naughty in a most tedious and cowardly fashion.

And with regard to tumultuously changing social mores, there’s nothing in this picture nearly as shocking as last night’s dinner conversation, when my 65-year-old mother asked me: “Have you read this Fifty Shades Of Grey? It’s all they were talking about last week on Ellen.” n

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o other country in the world takes music as seriously as we do,” says Pat Long, ex-NME editor and author of the hugely entertaining The History of the NME. A bold statement, but one that’s entirely befitting for someone who used to work at the world’s most famous music weekly, a paper that became as famous for its breathlessly hysterical prose (“The Best Band on the Planet!” screamed a front cover story on the Alabama Shakes just a few weeks ago), as the bands it covered.

For 60 years—60!—the NME has been in the business of covering and creating pop scenes, slaying sacred cows, providing a voice for alternative Britain, and a training ground for some of the U.K.’s finest pop culture commentators, from Nick Kent and Tony Parsons, to Paul Morley and the late, great Steven Wells (“a world class, championship-level ranter and irritant,” says Long). And it’s all here in author Pat Long’s riveting history, a history that pretty much amounts to a love letter to not just the NME and its inordinate influence in the U.K., but to the golden years of British pop and pop culture, in all its wayward, splenetic, magnificently contradictory glory.

PW chatted with Long by phone from his home in the U.K. about the book, the magazine and what it all means.

It developed a highly distinctive writing style, too, which has been copied widely ...

Absolutely. Part of the reason NME survived was the way in which it covered music and that’s irreverent, witty, knowing, sarcastic and inclu-

sive. Looking around now, there’s not a whole lot of writing that covers music in the way NME, at its best did, in a way that’s entertaining. I mean, I read Pitchfork occasionally, and there’s not many jokes in it, is there?

The phrase “po-faced, chinstroking anal retentives” does spring to mind.

[Laughs] Right! One thing the NME did do really well was to be witty, frequently at the expense of bands you loved. It would often pillory these bands and I think someone like Steven Wells was a genius for that.

He was one of the all-time greats.

He would just take groups—and the readers—to task, in a way that other papers just would not have allowed.

It could be argued that, Internet aside, the whole Britpop era, where bands that would have previously existed on the margins suddenly became chart-topping stars, spelled the end of NME as the cultural force it had been.

Sure, and those bands had absolutely no allegiance to any indie scene. All those Britpop bands wanted to be on Sony Records ... that’s partly why I end the book in 1999, not just because of the rise of the Internet, but because I think the end of Britpop was a watershed. It was the last gasp of the NME ’s influence, as they were covering Blur or whoever, and it was seen as the source. And then suddenly, everybody in Britain became a Blur or Oasis fan, suddenly the underground had become totally mainstream.

Despite the impact of the dreaded Internet, at the end of the book, you sound pretty optimistic, convinced the NME will survive another 60 years. Why? Fundamentally, NME still sells something like 30,000 copies a week, the point being it still makes money for its publishers, IPC, and it will keep going as long as it makes money.

And it doesn’t take a lot to put out a music weekly, because if nothing else, writers are still desperate to write for them, and they’ll do it for an absolute pittance. It’s a brand now.

Your book seems to be not just a celebration of the NME but of a symbiotic golden age of pop and pop culture.

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Britain’s always had an insatiable appetite for gossip and the next big thing, and the NME was great at capitalizing on that.

There’s a mania in the U.K. for novelty and the NME ’s always fed off that. Also, from the point of view from having worked there, you have to have, effectively, 50 (there’s an Xmas double issue) exciting new bands to put on the cover each week. It’s a ridiculous amount of pressure ... but the currency of the NME is novelty, and inevitably it’s gonna generate a huge turnover of acts.

There’s a lot of talk of the various golden ages of the NME. What was its golden age for you?

The golden age of NME is basically whenever you’re 17 and reading it, and music’s the most important thing in the world and that’s it ... The thing to remember is, people have always— always—moaned about how the NME isn’t as good as it was in their youth.

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It was a lifeline. I grew up in a little country village in the middle of nowhere, and the NME gave me a cultural education. It was a genuine alternative voice—we’re talking the early ’90s here—and it opened up a whole new world to me that I didn’t know existed ... and for God knows how many bored, disaffected teenagers across the country, Wednesday morning, when the NME came out, was a really big event.

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That cultural landscape has been completely fractured.

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f you’ve visited a record store lately, you may have noticed a curious item of local origin. It’s a grotesque assembly of neon green and black, and if you can fight the repulsion of that color scheme for 20 seconds, you’ll see that it’s Mind Losers, the debut album from L.U.N.A.R. Revolt. The cover art sees some sort of otherworldly battle scene involving the moon, a dragon and a tangle of snakes that seem to form a potent beast. The whole scene, I’m told, was made from clay. Inside, you’ll find a depiction of a skull wearing a space helmet. Songtitles on the album include “Intergalactic Terrorists For Hire” and “Beyond the Oort Cloud, Non-Brother.”

“No man, we’re not some space rock band. Only a few songs are about space,” says Rod Binyone, bass/keys/vox in L.U.N.A.R. Revolt, before taking a pull from a bottle of beer and slumping further into a rotting bench. We’re on the patio at a bar in North Philly, and he’s talking about the band he plays in with a pair of longtime pals now going by the monikers Settington and Bouvier. Binyone maintains they’re not just some goof project for friendless spacey geeks.

He’s coy about any possible meaning to the acronym.

“Does it stand for Living Under a Noble Alien Race?” I ask.

He laughs. “What? That’s pretty good. But, no man, that’s not it.” He bends down the brim of his ballcap a little further. It almost meets his nose. “All the sci-fi stuff ... that’s just what we’ve been into. John Carpenter movies, soundtracks, stuff like that. And Mexican and South American psych rock.”

Hidden under some space-rock trappings like phased guitars and synths, Mind Losers (recorded in equal parts

by Jeff Zeigler at Uniform Recording and at the band’s own Stewd Studios) is eight tracks of meat and potatoes, stiff-lipped, dirtbag hard-rock. The band owes about as much to Hawkwind’s airy explorations and Chrome’s robotic punk as they do to Phil Rudd’s stubborn 4/4 march and K.K. Dowing’s single-noted chugging. Take “Excuse Me For Living,” a stomping tune with a menacing blues metal riff that breathes like some of Iommi’s best work.

It’s got some vacuum cleaner sounds on the guitar, but it pounds ahead hard enough that you barely notice. Any

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Nimble-fingered guitarist Chris Staley was at the eye of those two storms, and L.U.N.A.R. Revolt’s stripped-down, three man lineup gives him the room to really work-over the fretboard.

Binyone tucks a marijuana cigarette behind his ear and eyes a discreet corner. He dodges any intergalactic interpretation of the lyrics. “The songs are mostly about ‘staying positive in a negative manner.’ We have no theatrics, no stage presence,” he says and wanders off past some rusted bikes and a trash can. “We’re just three guys attempting to rock.” n L.U.N.A.R. Revolt perform Tues., June 5, 8pm. $5. With Doomed to Obscurity + Autolyze. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St. kungfunecktie.com

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15th/Spruce: Large/Bright Studio in Charming Brownstone, HW Flrs, Lrg Closets, Onsite Laundry, Intercom Entry. $915/Mo. 215-735-8030. Lic # 220402 21ST & RITTENHOUSE SQ Gorg Studio, Pvt entr, HWF, All Amens. $1095mo.

PMG 215-545-7007x110 23RD & POPLAR Great Studio w/sep EIK, Laundry, Tons of wndws. $625+.

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RITTENHOUSE SAVOY, 2BDRMS, 2 FULL BATHS, 1200sq.ft. PLUS All windows face the Square. Newly renovated, NEW KITCHEN with Bosch appliances, S.S./granite, marble/ hrdwd fls throughout, closets including walk-ins with closet systems. $599k For appt. George Gay R.E 215-563-6724

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THE IMPERIAL (BROAD & JUNIPER/ S P RU C E STS. ) Sunny Studio w/ Great City view, HW fls, AC, Lndry in bldg. AVAIL JULY! GAS INCL. $735.

MSRE, 215-925-RENT(7368), www.

MichaelSingerRealEstate.com THE ROOSEVELT (2220 Walnut Street) - Beautifully renovated apts. in the RITTENHOUSE SQUARE AREA of Philadelphia. Studio’s starting at only $765/mo. and one bedrooms starting at only $965/m o. Ca l l 2 1 5 - 6 4 0 - 8 8 8 0 for an appointment.

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ONE BEDROOM “RITT. SQ STREET BI-LEVEL. GREAT LOC AC, DW, ROOF DECK $1600++ Avail June (215)806-1526” 9TH & SPRING GARDEN. MOD.2ND FLR. A/C, HDWD FLRS., GREAT LOC. $1100/MO+UTILS. 610-3040087, 15th/Spruce: Large 1BD in sought after location. Beautiful art-deco d e t a i l s , Fro n t D e s k At te n d a n t , HW Floors, Onsite Laundry, New K i tc h e n s Ava i l , Wo n d e r f u l C i ty Views. From $1130/mo. 215-735-8030.

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17TH & PINE Great 1BR, Newly ren.

Laundry & more. $975+. PMG, 215545-7007 x303 2062 Lombard St, 1- $1,370/mo 1BD/1BA, hardwood floors, newer kitchen, c/a. JIM ONESTI PRU FOX & ROACH 215-627-6005/215-440-2052 C.C., AVE OF ARTS: ULTRA MOD. Mrble BA/Jac. 2ND/FL, WD, CA, HW, Deck. $895+. 215-463-7374

office Space ImmedIate occupancy 404 to 6,152 square feet in the boutique PSFS bank building on the corner of 7th and Walnut Streets. Views of Washington Square or the private courtyard. Secure access to the building as well as elevator service.

Offered by Stonehenge Advisors, LLC at 215-320-3777.

TWO BEDROOM OLD CITY (6 S.Front St/4th Fl) Bright, Spacious, 2bdrm, 2 bath, approx. 2000 S/F, facing Del. River w/view of BF Bridge. C/A, Gas heat, W/D, D/W, G/D, Carpeted. $1475+/mo.

Avail July. 215-627-4414

CC PENTHOUSE Ultra mod, Mrbl BA/Jac, WD, CA, HWF, Deck. $975+.

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OLD CITY (6 S.Front St.) 2BR or Office combo. Overlooks BF Bridge & Del River. High ceiling, WD, DW, GD, CA, Gas heat, Tiled bath & Kit. $1150/mo+. 215-627-4414

E.PASSYUNK- 13xx McKean 2nd floor 1BR w/Pvt Entr, EIK, Lg BR, tile BA. Pvt Patio. Conv to Trans. $800/mo+. 215-468-2482

OLD CITY: SPACIOUS, BRIGHT 2BA, BI-LV CAC, HRWD, HI/CLGS UPDATED KIT/ BA, WD/apt. June $1595+ 215-733-0480 www.CentraAssociates.com

O L D C I T Y ( 1 0 4 C h e s t n u t/2 n d Fl) Lg. 1 Bedrm, 1 Bath, Approx.

1300 s/f, tall windows, view of BF Bridge, high ceiling, carpeted, c/a, gas heat, d/w, g/d, w/d. $1095+/Mo. 215-627-4414

OLD CITY: Located in a great location in the heart of Old City, these a p a r t m e n t s fe a t u re 2 b a t h s, a large living room, spacious dining area, full kitchen, W/D, DW, GD, WW carpeting and a very nice view of the city. Available for immediate move-in. Price range from $1,900 per month. A real “MUST SEE”!!!! Call 215-360-5761 to make an appt.

OLD CITY: Located in a great location in the heart of Old City, these a p a r t m e n ts fea tu re a s p a c i o u s living/ dining area, full kitchen, GD, DW, W/D, and WW carpeting.

Prices range from $1,330 - $1,480 per month. Call 215-360-5761 to make an appt.

THE CHATHAM (20TH/WALNUT) Spacious Studios/1BR’s in Highrise, Doorman bldg w/Magnificent Western & Southern exposure, View of Ritt Sq, HW flrs, Laundry on site, High flr. Prof managed. AVAIL JUNE! ALL UTILS INCL. FROM $1,275. MSRE, 215-925-RENT(7368), www.MichaelSingerRealEstate.com

TWO BEDROOM 9TH & SPRING GARDEN 2ND FLR., MOD. ALL APPLS.,A/C, NEWLY RENOV. $1200/MO.+. 610-304-0087.

1110 Mount Vernon St, 1- $1,270/ m o 2 B D/2 BA , h a rd w o o d f l o o r s , stainless kitchen, private yard, JIM ONESTI PRU FOX & ROACH 215-6276005/215-440-2052 1 6 T H & BA I N B R I D G E Great apt w/2BA, Skylite, Great kit. $1495.

PMG, 215-545-7007 x302 1 7 T H & P I N E G o r g a p t w/2 B A , Laundry & more. $1650+. PMG, 215545-7007 x302 18TH & SANSOM Luxury 2BR, HW floors, W/D, C/A, Bright, Spacious, Lots of closet space. AVAIL MID-JUNE! $1865/ mo. MSRE, 215-925-RENT(7368), www.

MichaelSingerRealEstate.com 19Th & CALLOWHILL Fab 2BR w/All amens. Deck, Garage. $1650+. PMG, 215-545-7007x303 19XX SOUTH, 2ND/fl BI/LVL, WD DW HRDWD, CA, 1.5BA $1400+utls.

George Gay RE, 215-563-6724 713 Brown St, B- $1,595/mo 2BD/2B condo with private garage parking, granite & stainless kitchen. NATE NANESS PRU FOX & ROACH 215-6276005/215- 440-2098

RITTENHOUSE Modern Rittenhouse Apt! 2bd, 1ba, w/d, c/h/a, h/w. $2000/ mth, 215 336 8920

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10TH & SNYDER APARTMENT, 4BDRS,2ND FLR.,Lg.Tile BATH,CARPET, $1200/ MO.+. 610-304-0087.

26TH and SOUTH Garage parking. $250/mo. 215-636-0100

17TH CHESNUT: GORGEOUS INCREDIBLE, MODERN, LGE BI-LVL, 3BDRMS, 3.5BATHS C/AC, ALL AMENITIES WD/fl. Avl 6/1. $3000+ George Gay RE, 215-563-6724

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HOUSE FOR RENT 4TH & LOMBARD 3BR Townhome on quaint street, HW flrs, CA, DW, WD, 2BA, Outdoor patio, Bsmnt, Dog friendly. AVAIL JULY! $1965.

MSRE, 215-925-RENT(7368), www.

MichaelSingerRealEstate.com 21ST & Mifflin VIC. 4bdms.,3baths, A/C, fin.,bsmt. hwd flrs., Newly Renov., $1495/mo.+. 215-432-6222.

26TH & FEDERAL Recent rehab. Large 3 BDR. New Kit. & Bath. Available 7/1/12, $875+ utilities. 215-389-7944 ART MUSEUM: 26xx Parrish 3BR, 2.5BA TH, Garage, Rear yard, CA, WD. $1900/mo+ Utils. 267-939-4959 GRAD HOSP Large Graduate Hospital Home! 4bd, 3ba, w/d, c/h/a, h/w, Yard, deck, 1car parking! $2900/ mth, 215 336 8920

ROOM FOR RENT 124 LOMBARD the HEART OF CENTER CITY, SOCIETY HILL, HEAD HOUSE SQ. “TOKIO B&B” STUDIOS. WALK to HISTORIC LOCATIONS, RESTAURANTS, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. TOURIST are WELCOME! Reasonable daily rates ($55-$100) wkly rates ($300-$500) Also available special monthly rates. Website http:// sushi.madamesaito.com MADAME SAITO 215-922-2515

721 North Terrace, B- $1,050/mo Dazzling, gated 2BD/1BA unit, with heat + hot water included. CALL MIKE MCCANN PRU FOX & ROACH 215-627-6005/215-778-0901

13TH & SPRUCE- Parker Hotel CC. Fully Furn’d Rms, no sec. deposit. Utils & housekeeping incld. WK: $165-$203; Day: $40-$56. 215-735-2300.

733 Melon Pl, D- $995/mo Beautiful, gated 2BD/1BA unit, with heat + hot water included. CALL MIKE MCCANN PRU FOX & ROACH 215-6276005/215-778-0901

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SATURDAY 06/02 12-3PM MARCONI PLAZA 2620 S.15th Street $259,900 Spectrum Realty Co SUNDAY 06/03 11:30-1:00PM UNIVERSITY CITY 4231 Regent Square $424,900 Coldwell Banker Preferred 12:00-1:00PM NORTHERN LIBERTIES 642 N 8th St $269,900 Coldwell Banker Preferred GRADUATE HOSPITAL 1514 Christian St Unit B $299,000 Coldwell Banker Preferred SOUTH PHILA 316 Cantrell St $165,000 Coldwell Banker Preferred

QUEEN VILLAGE 524 Christian Street #C $589,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

BELLA VISTA 608 Kimball Street $339,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

SOCIETY HILL 536 Lombard Street $585,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

PENNSPORT 344 Wharton Street $325,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

GRADUATE HOSPITAL 1808 Christian St $579,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

PENNSPORT 1210 S 3rd Street $324,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

ART MUSEUM AREA 1512 Melon Street $559,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

S.PHILA 812 Morris Street $319,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach CONSHOHOCKEN 142 E 8th Avenue $315,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

QUEEN VILLAGE 201 Queen Street #2 $550,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach GRADUATE HOSPITAL 2063 Pemberton Street $520,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

RITTENHOUSE SQ Two Liberty 50 S 16th #4308 $2,350,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

LOGAN SQ 2200 Arch #706 $499,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

QUEEN VILLAGE 704 S 6th Street #3 $1,499,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

SOCIETY HILL 211-25 S 4th - #103 $499,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

BELLA VISTA 609 Montrose Street $300,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach GRADUATE HOSPITAL 1029 S Chadwick Street $299,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach FITLER SQ 222 S Bonsall Street #B $279,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach FITLER SQ 2134 Pine Street #2 $279,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

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RITTENHOUSE SQ 224 W Rittenhouse Square #1006-7 $1,250,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

QUEEN VILLAGE 238 Queen Street #1 $460,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

RITTENHOUSE SQ 1515 Locust Street #900 $1,195,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

LOGAN SQ 2025 Cherry Street $434,999 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

QUEEN VILLAGE 123 Monroe Street $1,100,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

NORTHERN LIBERTIES 445 Olive Street $429,950 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

ART MUSEUM AREA 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue #2B25 $239,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

OLD CITY 110 S Front St #600 $1,099,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

UNIVERSITY CITY 251 S Farragut Street $410,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

FISHTOWN 1800 Frankford Avenue #B $235,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

QUEEN VILLAGE 806 S 2nd Street $845,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

QUEEN VILLAGE 822 S. Swanson $409,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

QUEEN VILLAGE 804 S 6th - #Unit D $229,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

SOCIETY HILL 211-25 S. 4th - #201 $835,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

OLD CITY 113 Bread St #3B2 $399,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

WASHINGTON SQ WEST 239 S Hutchinson Street #E $799,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

NORTHERN LIBERTIES 208 W Wildey $389,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

ART MUSEUM 2601 Pennsylvania Avenue #147 $209,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

SOCIETY HILL 241 S 6th #701 $749,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

RITTENHOUSE SQ 1903 Spruce #1F (aka #1B) $385,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

RITTENHOUSE SQ 1515 Locust Street #501 $725,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

WASHINGTON SQ WEST 1326 Spruce Street #2503 $379,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

RITTENHOUSE SQ 1740 Naudain Street $689,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

ART MUSEUM AREA 2214 Poplar $375,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

RITTENHOUSE SQ 1514 Pine Street #1F $649,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

QUEEN VILLAGE 720 S Front Street $349,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

GRADUATE HOSPITAL 1801 “B” Montrose $614,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

ART MUSEUM AREA 826 N Taylor Street $349,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

FISHTOWN 1800 Frankford Avenue #C $255,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

ART MUSEUM 2601 Pennsylvania Avenue #146 $199,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach ART MUSEUM 2601 Pennsylvania Avenue #126 $190,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach RITTENHOUSE SQ 1919 Chestnut Street #1110 $175,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach ART MUSEUM 2601 Pennsylvania Avenue #651 $129,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach 12:00-1:30PM GRADUATE HOSPITAL 1801 “B” Montrose $614,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

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RITTENHOUSE SQ Two Liberty 50 S 16th #4308 $2,350,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

Prudential, Fox, and Roach SYMPHONY HOUSE 400 S Broad Street #2001 $1,395,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

12:00-2:00PM WASHINGTON SQUARE 1101 Locust St #7B $899,999 Coldwell Banker Preferred

1:00-2:30PM FITLER SQUARE 251 S 25th St $1,975,000 Coldwell Banker Preferred

OLD CITY 320 Race St Unit D $349,000 Coldwell Banker Preferred

OLD CITY 112 Elfreths Alley $629,900 Coldwell Banker Preferred

OLD CITY 108 Arch St $1,350,000 Coldwell Banker Preferred

1:00-3:00PM BALA CYNWYD 191 Presidential Blvd #1023 $450,000 Coldwell Banker Preferred

WASHINGTON SQ WEST 320 S Quince St $949,000 Coldwell Banker Preferred EAST FALLS 3409B Ainslie St $359,000 Coldwell Banker Preferred 12:00-2:30PM QUEEN VILLAGE 1007 Fairhill St $400,000 Coldwell Banker Preferred GRADUATE HOSPITAL 2115 Carpenter St Unit A $325,000 Coldwell Banker Preferred

SOCIETY HILL 603 Addison Street $389,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach 1:30-2:30PM POINT BREEZE 1443 S Bancroft St $189,900 Coldwell Banker Preferred OLD CITY 11-15 N 2nd St., #202 $319,000 Plumer & Associates

WASHINGTON SQ WEST 250 S 13th St #11D $440,000 Coldwell Banker Preferred

QUEEN VILLAGE 623 S American St $249,000 Plumer & Associates OLD CITY 11-15 N 2nd St., #201 $299,000 Plumer & Associates

WASHINGTON SQ WEST 250 S 13th St #2G $175,000 Coldwell Banker Preferred

OLD CITY 108 Arch Street #902 $1,395,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

WASHINGTON SQ WEST 250 S 13th St #4F $267,900 Coldwell Banker Preferred

SYMPHONY HOUSE 400 S Broad Street #2001 $1,395,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

WASHINGTON SQ WEST 250 s 13th St #6B $335,000 Coldwell Banker Preferred

SOCIETY HILL 231 Delancey Street $1,375,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

12:00-3:00PM RITTENHOUSE SQUARE 2220 Manning St $359,000 Coldwell Banker Preferred

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BELLA VISTA 1101 Washington Ave #V6 $795,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach FITLER SQ 2316 Lombard Street $769,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach FITLER SQ 2329 Locust Street $769,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach BELLA VISTA 733 S Jessup Street $725,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach WASHINGTON SQ WEST 318 S Juniper Street $689,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach NORTHERN LIBERTIES 609 Poplar Street $650,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach RITTENHOUSE SQ 2101 Market Street #907 $629,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach ART MUSEUM AREA 738 N Uber Street $549,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach SOCIETY HILL 338 S 3rd St $525,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach QUEEN VILLAGE 639 Catharine St #101 $510,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach BELLA VISTA 913 S 10th Street $499,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

1707 Carpenter St #A $309,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach ART MUSEUM 2917 Ogden Street $307,500 Prudential, Fox, and Roach OVERBROOK FARMS 5985 Drexel Road $295,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach GRADUATE HOSPITAL 1707 Carpenter St #B $293,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach QUEEN VILLAGE 812 S Howard St $289,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach GRADUATE HOSPITAL 1705 Carpenter St #B $289,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach WASHINGTON SQ WEST 1104 Lombard #43 $279,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach ITALIAN MARKET 702 Manton Street $274,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach PORT RICHMOND 2640 E Auburn St $264,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach FISHTOWN 213 Mercer Street $249,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach RITTENHOUSE SQ 1626 Spruce Street #4 $245,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

LOGAN SQ 2200 Arch St #314 $499,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

RITTENHOUSE SQ 1519 Pine Street #2 $239,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

ART MUSEUM 836 Corinthian Ave $473,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

PENNSPORT 1244 E Moyamensing Ave $239,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

SYMPHONY HOUSE 400-26 S Broad Street #2704 FITLER SQ 417 S 26th St $1,250,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach $459,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach SOCIETY HILL 12:00-5:00PM GRADUATE HOSPITAL 100 Pine Street AVENUE OF THE ARTS 755 S Dorrance St $1,045,000 440 S Broad St Prudential, Fox, and Roach $459,000 $499,900-900K Prudential, Fox, and Roach Coldwell Banker Preferred WASHINGTON SQ WEST RITTENHOUSE SQ 917 Clinton WASHINGTON SQ WEST 1901 Walnut Street #7F $998,000 1101 Locust St #10F Prudential, Fox, and Roach $450,000 $999,999 Prudential, Fox, and Roach Coldwell Banker Preferred WASHINGTON SQ WEST BELLA VISTA 1030 Spruce Street #200 WASHINGTON SQ WEST 763 S Marvine St $995,000 1111 Locust St #2G Prudential, Fox, and Roach $439,900 $379,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach Coldwell Banker Preferred SOCIETY HILL 113 Naudain Street SOCIETY HILL $895,000 12:30-2:00PM Addison St Prudential, Fox, and Roach 603 LOGAN SQUARE $389,900 2200 Arch #706 Prudential, Fox, and Roach SYMPHONY HOUSE $499,900 400 S Broad Street #1206 Prudential, Fox, and Roach $895,000 QUEEN VILLAGE Prudential, Fox, and Roach 924 S 2nd Street 1:00-2:00PM $349,000 OLD CITY SYMPHONY HOUSE Prudential, Fox, and Roach 227 Race Street 400 S Broad Street #1206 $799,900 $895,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach BELLA VISTA Prudential, Fox, and Roach 1123 Kimball Street $315,000 QUEEN VILLAGE SYMPHONY HOUSE Prudential, Fox, and Roach 830 S 2nd - #Unit A 400-26 S Broad Street #2704 $799,000 $1,250,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach GRADUATE HOSPITAL

OLD CITY 113 Cuthbert Street $219,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach 2:00-3:30PM SOCIETY HILL 113 Naudain Street $895,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach 2:00-4:00PM ART MUSEUM 2917 Ogden Street $307,500 Prudential, Fox, and Roach 2:30-4:00PM WASHINGTON SQ WEST 1030 Spruce Street #200 $995,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach 3:00-4:00PM RITTENHOUSE SQ 2023 Locust Street $3,350,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach SOCIETY HILL 210 W Washington Square #10SW $1,950,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roac

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RITTENHOUSE SQ 2224 Rittenhouse Square $788,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach ART MUSEUM AREA 545 N 23rd Street $574,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach PASSYUNK SQ 1203 S Juniper Street $524,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach QUEEN VILLAGE 1 Christian Street #33 $499,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach NORTHERN LIBERTIES 800 N Hancock St #2 $474,999 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

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locust & 21st - Cute 1 BD H/W, Laundry sansom & 21st - Sunny 1BD H/W, Laundry Walnut & 20th - Lg 1BD H/W, Walnut & 23rd- Bright StudioH/W Great Closet space pine & 21st - 1 Bd H/W Laundry locust & 22nd Cozy Studio Closets Galore!!! 775

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Lg. 1BD H/W, Laundry spruce &Pine 10th&-21st 1Bd's, hardwood, heat incl., yard

$1000 $770-995 $575-1000 $825-$1000 $950 $850-950 $700-1000 Pine & 22nd 1 & 2Bd, hardwood, heat incl. $750-1100 Lombard & 23rd 1 &2Bd, bi-level, A/C Chestnut 20thUltra Ultra mod 1Bd's, bainbridge & 5th&NEW Mod 1BD C/WC/A, W/Dgreat location $875-1000 $1400 $875-1700 Lombard renov, mod studio, & 2Bd's $770-995 Walnut & 23rd 1 &12Bd's, hardwood, laundry 1BDNewly W/W, C/A $775 bainbridge & 3rd-&Lg19th $800-850 $575-1000 Locust & C/A, 21st heat Studios & 1Bd's, laundry, heat incl.

Broad & Spruce Mod 1Bd's, W/D, incl. $850-950 Pine & 21st 1Bd's, hardwood, yard $850-995 Lombard & 9th 1Bd & 2Bd, w/d, hardwood, laundry heat incl., $700-1000 Pine & 22nd 1 & 2Bd, hardwood, heat incl.

Pine & 9th 2Bd's, h/w floors, W/D & 23rd 1 &2Bd, bi-level, $995-1100 Lombard A/C aspen &Spruce 26th - &Great w/eat-in themod Art1Bd's, Museum from your front$750-1100 steps $875-1000 $995location Chestnut & 20thSee Ultra C/A, great 12thStudio’s 2Bd, 1-1/2 bath, Kitchen bi-level, laundry $875-1700 & 19th Newly renov, mod$995-1350 studio, 1 & 2Bd's $750-$775 Spruce & 16th Old World,Lombard 1 & 2Bd's, hardwood $800-850 Broad & Spruce Mod 1Bd's, W/D, C/A, heat incl.

Yard $850 Wallace & $950-1750 Art20th Area- 1BD Ultra with Mod Back 1 & 3Bd's, W/D,&Deck, Parking $850-995 Lombard 9th 1Bd & 2Bd, w/d, hardwood, laundry $995-1100 & 9th 2Bd's, h/w floors, W/D $825-1375 Old City Fab ultra mod 1 &Pine 2Bd's, deck $995 Spruce & 12th 2Bd, 1-1/2 bath, bi-level, laundry $1950 University City 3Bd, 2 bath, totally renovated $995-1350 Spruce & 16th Old World, 1 & 2Bd's, hardwood $700 Spring Garden Nice $950-1750 ModStudio 1 & 3Bd's, steel W/D, Deck, Parking 9XX n. 3rd - New Super Collonade-Extremely Mod 2BR Art w/ Area 2 1/2Ultra Baths Stainless appliace w/ granite, C/A $825-1375 City Fab ultraC/A mod 1 & 2Bd's, deck $600-675 Q.V.Across 3rd &from Bambridge & 2Bd's, $2200 W/W, Parking!

Park Last1Old one !! W/W, $1950 University City 3Bd, 2 bath, totally renovated $375 Spring Garden & 19th Studio, hardwood, Heat incl. $700 Spring Garden Collonade-Extremely Nice Studio Fairmount & 18th Mod 1Bd, $600-675 Q.V.C/A, 3rd W/D & Bambridge 1 & 2Bd's, W/W,$625 C/A $375 Spring Yard, Garden & 19th Studio, hardwood,$600 Heat incl.

Mt. Vernon & 21st Gret Studio, Laundry $625 Fairmount & 18th Mod 1Bd, C/A, W/D $700 spruce &Wallace 16th Parking $200 & 20th Spot 1Bd, parquet floors, yard $600 Mt. Vernon & 21st Gret Studio, Yard, Laundry $225 south & 26th AspenGarage & 26th 1Bd, W/W, Wallace laundry & 20th 1Bd, parquet floors, yard$600 $700

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PENNSPORT 105 Manton Street $415,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach GRADUATE HOSPITAL 752 S 19th St #3B $399,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach RITTENHOUSE SQ 1600 Arch St #1115 $349,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach FITLER SQ 2429 Locust St #412 $339,000 Prudential, Fox, and Roach FISHTOWN 1126 E Wilt St $329,900 Prudential, Fox, and Roach

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Abbotts Sq. Large Upgraded 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, Balcony, wood flrs., c/a, w&d, nice view Rittenhouse Savoy Hi-floor 1 Br., 1 Bath, w/w carpet, c/a, all utilities & cable included 2224 S. Broad St. (Wolf St) 1 Br., 1 Bath & STUDIOS, w/w carpet, w&d in basement 3 avail.

1712 Pine St 2 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, c/a, hrd. Floors, Heat included, w&d in the bldg 919 McKean St 1st flr, 1 Br., 1 Bath, yard, new kitchen new bath avail. June 1, 2012 130 Bread St. (The Castings) Courtyard garden 1 Br., 1 Bth., c/a, w&d, hrd.flrs.,xtra storage 1600 Arch St. The Phoenix Large 1 Br., 1 Bth, c/a,w&d, w/w carpet, gym nice light Abbotts Sq. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, balcony, c/a, w&d, wood floors granite kitchen 305 Queen St 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, bi-level c/a, coin w&d, no pets, no smoking. Avail June 15th 762 S. 4th St. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, c/a, w&d, w/w carpet available July 15th 715 N. 6th (Northern Liberties) 1 Br., 1 Bath, wood floors, a/c no pets Society Hill Towers Corner Unit hi-flr.,c/a,upgraded, hrd. Flrs, all utilities & cable included

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2224 S. Broad St Studios and 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, w/w carpet/tile Hopkinson House Studio south view, c/a, wood floors, dressing area, includes utilities & cable

TWO BEDROOMS

1025 Bainbridge St 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath, bi-level, c/a, w&d, hardwood floors 236 Spruce St 2 Brs., 1.5 Baths, Hrd. Flrs, a/c, garden,full basement, washer & dryer 430C Fitzwater St 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, c/a, w&d , w/w carpet, fireplace,deck, parking 1 car 524 S. 3rd St 2nd flr. 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath, w/w carpets, c/a, w&d avail. July 15th

THREE BEDROOMS

709 S. 3rd St Large Bi-level 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Deck, a/c, washer & dryer

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236 Spruce St 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, wood floors, garden, full basement, w&d 507 S. Hancock St (in Courtyard 2^nd & Lombard) 2 Brs, 1 Bth, trinity, c/a, w&d June 9th 523 S. 2nd St. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, hrd.flrs., c/a,w&d, no smoking, no pets Avail. August 1

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To See the Following, Call Andy Oei (215)790-5230 2601 Pennsylvania Avenue #126-Oversized 2 bed, 1,210 Sq.Ft, gourmet kitchen, spa bath ...................................................... $1,850 2101 South Street #310-Large 1br skyline vuws stainless kitchen new bath 1mo free .................................................................. $1750

2223 Locust Street #2F-Bi-level 2B/1b brownstone in Rittn Sq HW

To See the Following, Call David Snyder 267.968.8600 1538 Christian Street #1-Great 3 Br/2 Ba condo,hw flrs,high ceil,granite/SS kit. ................................................................. $1,800 2134 Locust Street #4R-Bi-level unit w/roof deck,SS Applns,Hw Flrs,laundry in bldg. ................................................................ $2,700 2134 Locust Street #4F-Charming 1 Br Apt w/hw floors,SS appln,granite ctrs,balcony. ...................................................... $1,675

modern bath w/d a/c .............................................................. $1,995

To See the Following, Call Ellen Rohlfing 215-790-5502 1935 Panama Street-Rittenhouse Sq- 3 bedrs, + den, 3.5 baths, garden Avail 6/1 ...................................................................... $4,500

713 Brown Street #B-2 Br/2 Ba,granite ctrs,SS applns,hw flrs,chef’s

To See the Following, Call James Labonski (215) 521-1552 3751 Main Street #708-2 Bedroom/2 Bath with Balcony + PARKING. ................................................................................................. $1,575 2545 S Reese Street-3 Br/2 Ba,granite/SS kitchen,hw floors,940 sq ft. ............................................................................................ $1,300 1602 Spruce Street #1F-Retail Store in Rittenhouse Sq,700 sq ft. ................................................................................................. $3,600 1602 Spruce Street #3F-3 bedroom,2 bath,hardwood flrs,Parking,(1500 sq.ft.) ......................................................... $2,600

applns,C/A,washer/dryer. ....................................................... $1,800

To See the Following, Call Johanna Loke (215)893-9800 210 Locust Street #5H-Upgraded one bedroom with City view. ................................................................................................. $1,575 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue #7C46-Studio with balcony,Parkway & skyline views. .......................................................................... $1,025

flrs,2 car GARAGE. .................................................................. $3,850

To See the Following, Call John Featherman 215-790-5221 2001 Hamilton Street #1129-2B/1b at N Tower Cityview hi-end kit & bath balcony parking ............................................................. $2,195 1618 Latimer Street-Spacious 2B/Den/1.5b in Ritt Sq area HW frs backyard a/c w/d .................................................................... $2,500 1420 Locust Street #21F-2B/2b @ Academy Hse upgrd unit balcony w/d a/c all util inc .................................................................... $2,600

thru-out hi-ceil......................................................................... $1,995 1806 Rittenhouse Square #1706-Completely renovated corner unit 2B/1den/2b @ Savoy 1544sqft

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111 S 15th Street #1801-Luxurious 1B/1b @ the Grande hi-end kit 2128 Saint James Street-4B/2.25b home in English Village finished bsemnt orig detail.................................................................... $4,000 224 W Rittenhouse Square #1512-Corner 1B/1b at Dorchester w/d outdoor all util inc 24/7 sec ..................................................... $2,500 To See the Following, Call Mike McCann (215) 440-8345

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The PhiLadeLPhiaN

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Townhome style condo with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, beautifully appointed chef’s kichen, designer master bathroom, roof deck

1778 sf

$349,900

studio, open renovated kitchen, private balcony, Fairmount views

570 sf

$159,900

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3 br, 2.5 ba, lots of natural light, high floor, generous entertaining/living space 1,524 sf

$479,900

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$269,900

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700 sf

$269,900

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700 sf

$249,900

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3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 270 degree city views, wood floor, chef’s kitchen, marble baths, 2000 sf

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2 bedrooms, 2 baths, balcony atop rittenhouse square, wood floors, renovated throughout 1231 sf

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$2,295,000

3 bedrooms, 3 baths, all rooms overlook rittenhouse square, 2 sets of Juliet balconies, lavish master suite, brand new 1,709 sf

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bi-level penthouse with dramatic sunset views of the city, lavish entire flat master suite, great entertaining space 4,455 sf

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raw space that can be designed and built into a custom home overlooking independence mall 3,068 sf $1,150,000 brand new 2 br + den, 2.5 ba home, lots of natural light, wood flrs, open chef’s kitchen, designer ba, services available from adjoining omNi hotel 2,025 sf $1,100,000 brand new 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo, wood floors, designer baths, custom chef’s kitchen, exposed brick and high ceilings throughout 2,017 sf $995,000 2 br, 1 ba, parquet wood floors, washer/dryer, unobstructed river views, floor-to-ceiling windows 1,200 sf $399,000 completely renovated corner 1 bedroom, wood floors throughout, city and bridge view, open custom kitchen 775 sf $309,900 1 bedroom, open kitchen, wood floors, unobstructed river views from all rooms 712 sf $269,900

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studio, generous living/sleeping space, open kitchen, large bathroom appointed in marble 578 sf studio, wood floors, large marble bath, panoramic sunset view 583 sf 1 br, wood floors throughout, bay windows in all rooms, excellent condition 704 sf

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1 bedroom plus den, 2 baths, lots of natural light, penthouse floor, side-by-side washer and dryer 1,544 sf $439,900 1br, 1ba, hardwood floors, marble ba, custom kitchen 712 sf $399,900 1br, large kitchen, marble bathroom, wood floors 637 sf $359,900

$1,475,000 $1,125,000

$725,000

2 bedrooms, 2 baths, corner unit with lots of light, updated kitchen, beautiful hardwood floors throughout

2 bedrooms, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, large bay windows with city views

1,050 sf

$610,000

1,198 sf

$539,900

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bi-level penthouse, 2br. 2.5ba, 2 kitchens, impeccably finished throughout, amazing river and city views 4,500 sf $2,295,000 220 W. WashiNgToN square entire floor 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home, Washington square views, custom finishes and features throughout 3,720sf sf $2,100,000 hoPkiNsoN house 1 bedroom, open chef’s kitchen, designer bathroom, wood floors, great storage space, balcony with river and south city views. oPeN suNday, 6/3 • 2:30-3:00 778 sf $309,900 hoPkiNsoN house 1 bedroom, 2 baths, balcony overlooking Washington square, brand new appliances in the kitchen, custom built-ins throughout oPeN suNday, 6/3 • 2:00-2:30 843 sf $299,900 iNdePeNdeNce PLace 1br, 1ba, wood floors throughout, upgraded kitchen and ba, custom closets, balcony 928 sf $269,900 hoPkiNsoN house studio, high floor, southview, separate dressing area oPeN suNday, 6/3 • 1:30-2:00 415 sf $209,900

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Corner 1 bedroom, completely renovated throughout with custom finishes, city views, 775 sf

3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, high floor with magnificent city vistas, 1524 sf

$309,900

The WarWick 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 270 degree city views, like-new condition, 2000 sf

$1,125,000

$479,900

Condo Fees: $1,169

condo Fees $1,099

Taxes: $400

condo Fees $534

Taxes $374

Monthly Cost After Tax To Own: $4,917

Taxes $228

monthly cost after Tax to own $2,848

monthly cost after Tax to own $1,902

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101 Walnut Street 11

$3,900,000

Spectacular bi-level Penthouse with private outdoor pool! Privately keyed elevator leads into an expansive contemporary home with unobstructed 270-degree views! 2Bed/3.5Bath, exquisite finishes, SmartHome Technology, deeded parking and tax abatement.

$695,000

Corner building with C2 zoning in heart of Washington Square West offers many opportunities! Sale includes all equipment, fixtures, and supplies for running a restaurant. Currently a charming BYOB, this restaurant offers up to 80 seat dining, amongst 4 rooms including the enchanting courtyard and brick house annex.

715 Pine Street 5

$479,900

This stunning, light filled 2 bed/2 bath condo w/deeded parking, in a boutique building, is located in the sought after Society Hill neighborhood. Featuring hardwood floors, expansive living space, custom kitchen, spacious closets, beautiful bathrooms and large windows allowing abundant light throughout.

1326 Spruce Street 2503

$379,000

Live above it all in this spacious 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo with spectacular skyline views! Features include an open kitchen with gas cooking, separate dining area, sliding glass doors onto a private terrace, large walk-in closets and reasonable monthly fees. Rental parking in building can be transferred to Buyer.

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510 S. 11th Street, Phila Wash Square West, 3BD/2BA, 3-Story Twnhome C/A $349k

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4BD/3.1BA 2,929 SQFT COLONIAL 1-CAR GARAGE; FINISHED LL, REDUCED - $665K

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4BD/2.1 BA, .25 ACRE CENTRAL AIR; 2479 SQ. FT. $699,000

- BY APPOINTMENT 49 Cornell Rd., Bala Cynwyd

4bd/3ba contemporary condo $799,000

5BD/2.2BA 3,314 Sq.Ft. Colonial Finished, Walk-out LL $599,000

Haverford Village, 700 #408 Ardmore Ave, Ardmore 2BD/1.1BA; updated townhouse $224,900

336 David Dr., Havertown PA 4BD/2.1BA Split in Paddock Farms 2,346 Sq.Ft. $339,000

7013 Wayne Ave., Upper Darby

4Bd/2.1Ba Renovated Colonial 2,124 Sq. Ft $199,000

191 Presidential Blvd R717 2Bd/2Ba For Rent $2,400 Sale $175K

2105 Bryn Mawr Place #A5, Ardmore 911 E. Darby Rd., Havertown

2,179 Sq.Ft. Incredible views from 20th floor

3Bd/1.1Ba townhouse $199K 1,664 Sq.Ft; 1-car Garage

100 Arch St., #1A a/k/a 62 N. Front Street Old City

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4BD/1BA Freshly Painted $119K

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3508 Hamilton St – Powelton Village

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4Bd/3.1Ba 3,300 Sq.Ft. REDUCED - $649K

ED 1640 OakwoodPE #w311 - 1BD, 1BA, w/d $139k ND

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$2,350,000 $2,395,000 $1,500,000 $1,292,000 $1,100,000 $895,000 $389,900

3617 Haverford Avenue-7,000 square ft commercial building.

814 Latona Street-Incredible development opportunity in developing Italian Market Passyunk Sq 2221 N 7th Street-Builders-Development investment opportunity 5004 Spruce Street-An amazing opportunity to own a Multi-Unit Apt Build in University City

$2,200,000 $1,000,000 $299,900 $179,000

275 S 19th Street #PH2-Gorgeous Penthouse Residence. 2 full flrs w/Private Roof Retreat 400 S Broad ##2903-3 Br plus den/3.5 Ba,panoramic views,terrace,GARAGE Parking.

2101 Market Street #3106-Furnished 2br+den, 3bth 1,634sqft, pkg, pool, great vuws, concierge 440 S Broad Street #2506-Amazing Designer Custom 2 bedroom + den home W/PARKING, a “MUST SEE”.

1901 Walnut St #7F-Amazing price for 2BR/2BTH 1500+sf, high ceilings, wd flrs, storage.

1012 Spruce ##3F-Restored 2 bedroom bi-level,hardwood floors,renovated kitchen & bath 233 S 6th Street #606-Great price!-1 Br w/alcove/1.5 Ba,terrace,renovated kitchen.

111 S 15th Street #1801-Luxurious 1B/1b at the Grande, hi-end kitchen, modern bath, w/d, a/c 5006 N Convent Lane #F-Great 2 Br/2 Ba bi-level condo,W/D,office/den,assoc pool & tennis crt 3900 Ford Road #11S-Luxury condo w/2 Br/1.5 ba, C/A,huge terrace,Parking,1230 Sq Ft

$2,390,000 $1,950,000 $1,195,000 $995,000 $450,000 $319,900 $319,000 $310,000 $167,500 $139,900

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LUXURY CONDOS AND CO-OPS

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1635 Fitzwater Street-3Br, 3.5B 1 Yr New Const w/Upgrades, 2 Car Prkg, Deck w/City Views 2012 Fitzwater Street-3 Story Home w/3Br 2.5B Private Driveway Prkg Fin Bsmnt Trex Deck 1523 Rodman Street-Charming 2 Br/1.5 Ba Trinity w/private garden,modern kit & spacious mstr BR 1019 S 25th Street-3 Bed 2.5 Bath, Renovated in í06, Finished Basement, Easy Parking 1725 Webster Street-Beaut 2 Br/1 Ba w/Brazilian cherrywood flrs,granite & SS kit,decked in yard 1516 Catharine ##4-Updated 1 Br condo w/high ceilings,hw flrs,SS applns + washer/dryer.

$665,000 $650,000 $399,900 $329,000 $290,000 $125,000

FITLER SQUARE 278 S 23rd Street-Exceptional 4BR/2+BA townhome. Security system. High ceilings, skylight.

2302 Waverly Street-Exceptional 2BR/2BA townhome. Beamed ceilings, ceiling fans.

1922 Rittenhouse Square-Gorgeous 3BR/2+BA townhome. Cozy fireplace. Double ovens, breakfast room.

224 W Rittenhouse Square #205-Renovated 2 bedroom/2 ba,den + balcony w/Rittenhouse Sq views.

202 W Rittenhouse Square #1405-2 Bedrooms/2 bath,open,kitchen,5 diamond hotel.

1740 Naudain Street-Contemp TH w/grge, 3BR+Den 2.5B, entertain space w/Deck Master Ste w/Deck 331 S Hicks Street-3 Br/2.5 Ba on tree-lined street in Rittenhouse Sq,Lr/Dr w/hw flrs,gas fpl.

1901 Walnut Street #13C-2 Br/2.5 Ba co-op @ Rittenhouse Pl,formal LR/DR,modern kit,hw flrs t/o.

1903 Spruce ##1F (aka #1B)-Large 1 Br/1.5 Ba w/fp,small den,closet space,updated kitchen & baths.

1624 Spruce Street #3R-Sophisticated 1 Br condo in great location,granite kit,hw flrs,C/A,large BR 37 S 20th Street #8B-Penthouse condo 1Br/1Ba,hw flrs,SS applns,granite ctrs,tx abat.

$879,000 $479,000

$990,000 $850,000 $789,900 $689,900 $559,900 $539,900 $385,000 $289,900 $249,000

ART MUSEUM 2222 Brown Street-Exceptional 4BR/2+BA townhome. Security system. High ceilings, skylight.

1702 W Girard Avenue-New List! Reno Multi-unit w/2br/2b, 1br & studio sep utils hw fl rear yard 2001 Hamilton Street #1401-1 Bedroom + den,2 baths GARAGE PARKING. 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue #3A9-1 Bedroom,wood floors, balcony,24 hour doorman building.

2601 Pennsylvania Avenue #651-Upgraded Studio, Newer Kitchen, Newer Bath, Doorman, Gym, FHA

$724,900 $339,000 $319,000 $189,900 $129,000

UNIVERSITY CITY/POWELTON VILLAGE 518 S 45th Street-This townhome has 5 bedrooms, 2 and 1/2 baths. High ceilings.

431 S 43rd Street-High-end crnr home w/PRKG. 2BR+den/2.5bths. In Penn Alexa Catch 4527 Sansom Street-Gourmet kit, decorative fplc in LR. 3Br/1b, 3rd fl master bdrm suite

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$475,000 $395,000 $329,500

733 S 2nd Street-Pristine 4 Br/2.5 Ba,new kit,hrwd flrs,2 Fp’s,formal DR,bsmt,deck & grdn. $749,900 848 S Swanson Street-3 Br/3.5 Spa Ba,hw flrs,gas fpl,upgraded kit,fin bsmt,roof deck & GARAGE. $639,000 201 Queen Street #2-Bi-level unit1 st flr & lower lev w/2 full suites,3 full Ba,deeded PARKING. $550,000 238 Queen Street #1-Beaut 2 Br/2 Ba twnhse style condo w/1 deeded PRKNG space,SS & granite kit. $460,000 714 Bainbridge Street #2-2 Bedroom/2 bath ,hrwd flrs t/o,1322 sq ft,great light & space. $459,900 763 S Marvine Street-Renov 4 Br/1.5 Ba w/hrwd flrs,stainless,tile kit,many exquiste details t/o. $439,900 813 Ellsworth Street-Double-wide property in the italian Market, Passyunk Square area $439,000 717 S Columbus Boulevard #1016-Dockside-1 Br condo,granite kit, walk-in closet,city views,deeded PARKING. $369,900 915 Bainbridge Street #201-Remodeled 2 Br/1.5 ba bi-level condo w/high ceilings,W/D,deeded PARKING $359,900 720 S Front Street-2 Br + den,dressing rm,spa Ba,hrwd flrs,Eik,roof garden w/river views. $349,900 924 S 2nd Street-Historically certified 4 sty hm,5 Br/1.5 Ba,bsmt,attic,nice yd,needs rehab. $349,000 229 Fulton Street #C-Lovely 2 Br/2 Ba home,hw flrs t/o,3 fps,grdn,Eik,SS,built-ins,new deck RED’D-$324,900 812 S Howard Street-Total rehab,2 Br/lrg Ba,grt Eik,hrwd flrs t/o,bsmt & garden. $289,000 710 S Leithgow Street-Townhouse on tree-lined Queen Village Street,renovated kitchen & bath. $280,000 702 Manton Street-24’ extra-wide townhome w/2br + den w/new kit big lr h/w flrs & deck $274,900

WASHINGTON SQUARE WEST 1016 Spruce Street #3-Epic Space. Dramatic 5BR, 3bth condo. All Character. Just Grand 228 S Quince Street-Triplex-3 units,3 fireplaces,hrwd floors,all units occupied.

$900,000 $450,000

LOGAN SQUARE 216 N 22nd Street #B-Beautiful 3BR/2+BA townhome with custom appointments. This is a real buy!

2025 Cherry Street-Impressive 3BR/2BA townhome. Security system. Ceiling fans.

$449,000 $434,999

AROUND TOWN 1814 Francis Street-New 3 Br/2 Ba w/roof-top deck,lot of wndws,mstr BR suite w/walk-in closet. $379,900 13028 Trina Drive-Fantastic 3 Br/2.5 Ba w/yard & garage,deck,fin bsmt & mstr suite Red’D -$299,999 13038 Dorothy Drive-Fabulous 3 BR/2.5 Ba home,granite kit,SS appln, spac LR,patio & backyard. $279,900 611 Fernon-2 bedroom/2 Bath,finished basement,hrwd floors,C/A, ALL RENOVATED!! $179,000 924 Dudley Street-2bed/1bath East Passyunk Square. Great 1st-time buyer opportunity $165,000 125 Tasker St-1BR+den, exposed brick, finished basement, C/A, pine plank floors, garden. $147,000 6102 Charles Street-3 Bedroom airlite home just off of Harbinson Ave $99,900 4908 Lancaster Avenue-Multi-unit building with store front $89,900 3600 Conshohocken Avenue #1803-2BR/2b w/vuw, pkg, pool, gym, bus service. Condo fee includes ALL $89,000 5636 Thomas-3 BR/1.5 Ba traditional style porch front row,wide block,needs updating. $79,900 5927 Springfield Avenue-4 Br,garden,patio,rear garage,sunporch,old world charm,spacious hm,nice blk $69,900 7721 Buist Avenue-This property is a 3 bedroom home on a quiet street $45,000

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110 S Front St #600-Lux 2 Br condo w/flr to ceiling wndws,hw flrs,granite ctrs/SS appln + Prkng $1,099,000 33 N 3rd Street ##3-Unique 2 Br/2 Ba Old City Flat,high ceil,den/study,wd flrs,gas fpl. $799,000 609 Poplar Street-N/C-4 Br/3.5 Ba,2 dens, GARAGE,elevator,3 blcny’s,rf-top deck,SS appln. $650,000 121 Cuthbert Street-Duplex-2 units,1st flr 1Br/1Ba,2nd flr 1 loft like bi-lev-1 Br/1 Ba. $599,900 717 N Hancock Street-N/C-3 Bd/3.5 Ba home w/2 C Garage,hrwd flrs,fpl,SS & granite kit,balcony. $500,000 317 Vine ##111-2 Br/2 Ba w/hw flrs,ceramic tile bths,granite countertops,SS applns,PARKING $482,500 306 Cherry Street #302-Adorable 2 Br/2 Ba penthouse w/1 car PRKNG,spacious deck, on a charming blk $376,000 104 Church Street #4-Bi-lev 1 Br/1.5 ba,exp brk wall,kit w/granite/SS,gorgeous ba w/stall shower RED’D-$367,000 627 N 10th Street-Beautiful 3br, 2.5b 4yr old new construction home 1 deeded parking $350,000

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229 Spruce Street-Gorgeous 6BR/5+BA townhome. Security system. Elevator, pantry.

271 S 4th Street-Grand 5B/3.5b cook’s kit,wd flrs,7 fpl,new Mbth,grdn,2 car pkg 631 Pine Street-Unique Contemporary Home 4Br 3.5B 2 Car Prkg Au Pair Suite, Grdn 227 S 6th ##4NW-Just Reduced,treetop view of Wash Sq,2 Br/grt Rm,2.5 Ba,GARAGE PARKING. 306 S 2nd Street-Luxurious 5BR/3+BA townhome. A generous-sized home that suits all needs.

113 Naudain Street-Amazing double wide 4Br/3.5 Ba home w/Garage Parking grdn & rf deck,hw flrs 603 Addison Street-Adorable 2Br/1 Ba w/roof deck,hrwd flrs,granite & SS kit,red brick yard.

130 N Bread Street #115-The Castings-Spacious 1 Br condo,located on quiet cobblestone street.

315 New Street #503-Fantastic 2 Br/2 Ba w/1-cart PRKNG,pergo flrs t/o,tile kit,mstr suite.

51 N Front Street #503-Penthouse Studio w/River/ Bridge views,exp brk,hw flrs,new Kit & Ba

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215 922 4200 QUEEN VILLAGE FISHTOWN Duplex Open Floor Plan

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130 sprUce st. 35a peNN’s LaNdING sq.

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#202 Loft style 1br,1b condo, hi ceilings, h/w flrs, 15’ of windows overlooking the park

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$339,900

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Total Renovations. $149,000.

SHELL RIPE FOR DEVELOPMENT - REDUCED 2431 Manton Street – 14 x 60. $32,500.

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Adorable newly restored 2BD/1.5BA home with fantastic charming character featuring a private decked in yard, beautiful wood floors, custom kitchen and bath, finished basement or den, and gorgeous French doors with smoked glass throughout.

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2337 Wharton Street – Investment Property.

Large Triplex. Shell. Faces Wharton Square. $89,000.

216 Christian A $625,000 $375,000 One of a kind home with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths,

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PENNSPORT –LARGE NEW HOME 10 YEAR TAX ABATEMENT 1322 S American Street –10 ft. Ceilings.

Floating Stairs. Deck. Large Bedrooms. $449,000.

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2937 W Harper St 2BR/1BA Completely fi nished withRoof Top Deck, Open Floor Plan, Hardwood Floors and much more!

631 N 20th Contemporary 2BR/2BA condo offering hardwood floors, Fireplace and 2 decks in a great location!

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4252 Osage Ave 3BR/2BA Catchment area move in condition, great starter home. Condo with tax abatement and low fees $350,000 4200 Pine St #402 2BR/2BA with Parking, tax Abatement and top of the line fi nishes in historic Trumbauer Mansion $363,000 4253 Regent Square Charming corner property, 5BR/2BA, overlooking Clark Park and Mill Creek Garden, Penn Alexander $438,500 4231 Regent Sq Updated 4BR/2BA Victorian with Cook’s kitchen, Garden, and central air, Penn Alexander OPEN HOUSE $424,900 527 S 41st St Catchment Area, 5BR/2.5BA, 2 Car parking, Historically Certified, Fully Updated $525,000 518 S 46th St 5BR/3.5BA Pristine twin w/in law suite on corner of Catchment Area two most blocks $539,900

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2220 Manning St Beautiful home located on the prettiest block in Center City 440 S Broad St OPEN FRI SAT,SUN 12-5PM or by Appointment Only One 1BR left and a select few of 2BR’s and 2BR’s with Den. 95% Sold. From 251 S 25th Street Diamond Residence – Elegant Modern Home on the Park – All New Construction – 215-582-7909

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OPEN HOUSE $359,000 $499,900-900,000 OPEN HOUSE $1,975,000

OLD CITY / LOFT DISTRICT / CHINATOWN 309-13 Arch St #402 1br/1ba 2 LOFTED SPACES IN POPULAR Hoopskirt lofts, Low fees and abatement thru 2017 $274,900 320 Race St Unit D Distinctive 2BR/2BA Condo, Hi Ceilings, Oversized windows, exp brick, amazing light and city Views OPEN HOUSE $349,000 6-10 S Strawberry St #4 Awesome 2BR/2BA condo in historic old city visit http://www.6-10sstrawberry.com for pictures and details $379,900 112 Elfreths Aly Historic one of a kind home on cobble St, 3BR/2BA, yard, Fireplace OPEN HOUSE $629,900 108 Arch St #901 3BR/3.5BA, Very High End fi nishes, parking, terrace and sweeping river and bridge views in a doorman building OPEN HOUSE $1,350,000

525 Fitzwater #4 Abbotts Court.com 2BR/1.5BA, Gated Courtyard, Gourmet Kitchens, hardwood floors, $229-253K 642 N 8th St New Construction in Northern Liberties offering 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Modern kitchen and 2 Car parking in OPEN HOUSE $269,900 1514 Christian St Unit B Large 2BR/2BA OPEN HOUSE $299,000 2115 Carpenter St Unit A New Construction! Bi-Level 2BR/2BA townhouse style with private rear deck OPEN HOUSE $325,000 3409B Ainslie St Brick Front, New Construction in East Falls OPEN HOUSE $359,000 1217 Mount Vernon St #2 Modern 3 Story 3BR/3BA with Private Parking, 10-Yr abatement $380,000 1007 S Fairhill St Brand New Construction 3BR/2.5BA Home in Queen Village, HW Floors, Deluxe Kitchen OPEN HOUSE $400,000 1928 Kimball St New Construction 3BR/3BA, Roof Top Deck, Center City Views, Garage and 10 Year Tax Abatement COMMERCIAL/INVESTMENT

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250 S 13th St 2G Large 2 Room 1 bath condo with high ceiling, huge walk-in closet and great light OPEN HOUSE $175,000 250 S 13th St #4F 1BR/1BA with Hi Ceilings, HW floors, Large closet and great light OPEN HOUSE $267,900 1001-13 Chestnut St #1003W 1BR/1BA Condo offering open layout, modern kitchen, Building includes 24 hour security and gym $274,900 250 S 13th St #6B 2BR/1BA Condo with Hi Ceilings, HW Floors, Walk-in closets, Great Light OPEN HOUSE $335,000 250 S 13th St #4F 1BR/1BA with Hi Ceilings, HW floors, Large closet and great light OPEN HOUSE $267,900 540 Cypress St Quaint completely upgraded 2BR/1.5 BA on cobblestone Street $399.900 1111 Locust St #2G High Ceilings, Huge Kitchen, Lrg Living space, Parking available OPEN HOUSE Every Thursday 5-6:00PM and Sunday 12-5PM $379,999 250 S 13th St 11D Spacious 2BR/2BA with living room, Dining room, Newly renovated kitchen, lots of light and high ceilings OPEN HOUSE $440,000 220 Locust St. 6B REDUCED! 3B/3B, Spectacular River Views $879,000 1101 Locust St #7B SE Corner, Light fi lled, 2BR + Den and Parking, approx 7 years of tax abatement, Designed by Cecil Baker with many custom details OPEN HOUSE $899,999.00 320 Quince St Approx 2400 Sq Ft, 3BR/2.5BA, 2 Car Parking, 2 Fireplaces and huge roof deck OPEN HOUSE $949,000.00 1111 Locust St #10F Corner Penthouse Views of River, Maple flooring, 2 terraces, tall windows OPEN HOUSE Every Thursday 5-6:00PM and Sunday 12-5PM $1,046,000 507 S Philip St 4BR/3.5BA, garage, 4 stories, elevator, 3 decks $1,119,000 520 Delancey St Rarely offered Stately wide Mansion on one of the most coveted blocks in town 3200 Sq Ft with 3 Bedrooms $1,349,000 QUEEN VILLAGE/ BELLA VISTA / GRADUATE HOSPITAL / SOUTH PHILA. 516 Catharine St #5 Awesome Value: Perfect alternative to renting, or a turnkey investment, Great condo in a Great Location 228 Catharine St #3 2BR/1BA in Meredith Catchment, Visit Http://www.228.catharine.com for details 2214 Catharine St Solid House Needs Rehab, Great Block, Selling As Is 2111 Ellsworth St 3BR/2.5BA with new Kitchen, hardwood floors and full basement, Rear yard and Parking!

1721 Webster St Tree Lined Block, Hardwood floors, Fireplace, Patio space 770 S Front St #109 Modern 2BR/2BA located in a secure courtyard offers a modern kitchen, C/A and more 727-29 S 7th St #2F Spacious 2BR/!BA Newly painted and upgraded, HW Flrs, High Ceiling, Lg Deck 422 Dickinson St Brand New massive and gorgeous renovation, 3BR/2.5BA, Private rear garden 735 Montrose St Charming 3BR Featuring Large rear Patio on one the best blocks 732 Montrose St Three Bedroom townhome on a fantastic block! Features include hardwood floors and full fi nished basement 1839 Christian St 5 yr old home 3/BR/2.5BA, Great layout and tax abatement 232 Queen St #C Sunny 2BR/2.5BA with Parking, Roof Deck, SS appl in a courtyard, Close to parks & Shopping 1125 Christian St Gorgeous, Spacious, Large Backyard, Large Bedrooms, Granite and Marble Baths 1018 S 19th St Pristine, 3BR/3.5BA Ready to Move-in! Roof-Top Deck, Garage, Finished Basement 747 S Chadwick St Terrific Location 3BR/2.5BA with open floor plan, Garage, deck, Patio and Garden 1432 Catharine St New Construction, 4BR/4.5BA with 2 Car Parking, Roof deck, Amazing Master suite and more 750 S Marvine St Gorgeous 4BR/3.5BA, Completely Renovated with Roof-Top Deck and Gated Parking !

760 S 2nd St 4BR/3.5BA, 2 Car Parking, Terrace, Roof deck, 2 fi replaces, HW Floors, Custom details and built-ins 2401-25 Washington Ave Very Large Corner Lot on North side of Washington Ave close to CHOP

$125,000 $149,900 $215,000 $219,000 $249,900 $289,000 $264,900 $299,900 $325,000 $345,000 $415,000 $415,000 $405,000 $495,000 $525,500 $599,900 $649,750 $849,900 $2,190,000

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5926 N 3rd St #4D Spacious unit with private elevator and garage parking, Located just across from local parks 1025 Mount Vernon St Huge recently renovated 6-7 BR with CA and HW Floors blocks from Spring Arts Point 800 N Lawrence St #D Beautiful, Updated, 1BR/1BA + Den with low condo fees! Pet friendly

$250,000 $295,000 $215,000

UNIVERSITY CITY / WEST PHILADELPHIA 5002 Florence Ave 4BR/1Ba in great location, Needs some work but has great bones 542 S 48th St B 3BR/2BA on lovely shared Courtyard, Quiet rear unit with private deck, fi replace, CA and more 4939 Walton Ave 3BR/3BA, Gorgeous Rehab with C/A finished basement, Fireplace, Designer kitchen, Lovely orig details remain 4300 Pine St #C106 1BR+ Den condo Designer Kitchen , HW floors, walk-in closet, Tax abatement 4813 Regent St Restored Victorian twin W/sweet orig details on side street near Clark Park

$139,900 $290,000 $299,000 $320,000 $350,000

1300-1302 Spruce St 4000+ SF, Commercial Retail Space. Ideal Use: Bank, Restaurant, Professional Offices – Add’tl 2000 + SF Basement (2) Car Parking $40SF 6011-13 Market St DBL Wide Commercial Reduced $299,000 3370 Collins St Large warehouse space featuring 2 bay doors, several small offices, 2.5 Baths and outdoor area $325,000 1246-56 S 17th St Over 17,000 SF of Prime Real Estate Ripe for Development $650,000 305 Cherry St Rare Commercial opportunity in Old City $799,900 SURROUNDING AREAS

West Phila – 1330 N Hobart Investment Opportunity $25,000 Fishtown – 2231 Coral St Vacant Lot $26,000 West Phila – 5709 Malcolm St Investment Opportunity and short Sale Reduced $30,000 Kensington – 2823 N Mutter St Great Investment: Well maintained 2BR with newer furnace, roof and updated electric and plumbing $30,000 Point Breeze – 2220 Manton St Lot on excellent block in the Point Breeze neighborhood, Skyline View! $34,900 West Phila – 926 N Fallon St 4BR/1BA Not a Short Sale, Not Bank-Owned – A nice home in move in condition $37,900 Olney – 5252 N 10th St Investment Opportunity $40,000 West Phila – 5228 Pentridge Investment-Short Sale $45,000 Germantown – 5239 McKean Ave Spacious 5BR2BA home with 2 Car garage in need of your fi nishing touches $59,000 West Phila – 6049 Irving 3BR/1BA meticulously maintained home, recently updated throughout, A Must See! $55,900 West Phila- 231 N 52nd St Large house, spacious kitchen, separate dining room, high ceilings $60,000 Kensington – 110 Thompson St Lot $65,000 North Phila – 1826 W Thompson St Opportunity to develop on nice size lot $65,000 West Phila – 1543 N Alden St 3BR/1BA, Renovated in the 90’s and extremely well maintained. Why rent when you can own for less? $65,000 West Phila – 1455 N Edgewood St 3BR/1BA, completely move-in ready home. Stop Paying your Landlord’s Mortgage! $65,000 Southwest Phila – 2644 S 67th St Great Sized 2BR/1BA home on quiet block $66,000 Fishtown – 2116 E Lehigh St REDUCED! Tenant occupied, Great Investment $70,500 Delaware Co – 216 Mulberry St DBL Wide Corner property with Parking $89,000 Wissinoming – 5418 Tackawanna St 3BR/1BA home $109,000 Fishtown – 2342 E Harold St Newly Renovated, 2BR/1BA, Extended Kitchen $109,000 Southwest Phila – 6938 Paschall Ave 5BR/2.5BA renovated Victorian w/ 6 car detached garage. Everything is new, but orig details remain $140,000 Holmesburg – 8026 Montague St Newer Construction, 3BR/1.5BA Beautiful back yard with patio, Garage and tax abatement $179,000 Fishtown – 2462 Emerald St New, Totally Renovated 2BR/1BA Certified Energy Efficient Home $184,900 Manayunk – 439 Markle St 3BR/1BA home with open spacious layout, Hardwood floors, S/S appliances and expansive Deck $184,900 Point Breeze – 1443 S Bancroft Totally renovated 2BR/1BA Home OPEN HOUSE $189,900 Abington – 2833 Miriam Ave Four Bedroom home in great Roslyn neighborhood, Needs TLC but priced to sell $190,000 Holmesburg – 3BR/1.5BA NE Home $199,900 Bustleton – 1160 Norwalk Road Wonderfully refreshed home with hardwood floors, freshly painted, fi nished basement , Home Warranty! $200,000 Manayunk – 4653 Smick St Large 3BR/1Ba house featuring hardwood floors, granite countertops, S/S appliance and yard $224,900 Pennsport – 2021 S Philip St New Totally Renovated 2BR/1BA, fi nished Basement, Grantie, Jacuzzi tub, Hardwood floors, Gorgeous $225,000 Roxborough – 331 Paoli Ave Huge twin ona quiet street with 3BR/2.5BA, 2 Car driveway and large deck for entertaining $229,900 Manayunk – 440 Leverington Great investor Opportunity! Large Quadplex building offers 4 one bedrooms units and a 3 car garage $249,000 Fishtown – 1301 N Front St D 2BR/2BA at Thompson St Lofts, Orig Ironwork, Exp Brick & beams, fi replace, Spa-like baths $259,000 Manayunk – 4143 Main St St Fantastic location for any business, Commercial Space and 2 apartments with large open Space, Great Deal $259,900 West Mt Airy – 401 Wellesley Rd Gorgeous Custom 3BR home in Mt Airy with Garage and Man Cave $314,900 Abington – 341 Forrest Ave Rare newer house with builder’s warranty, Beautiful Amenities, Adjacent Alverthorp Park $429,000 Manayunk – 411-13 Green Lane Grand 3 Story, 5 Bedroom home full of charm and character on a double lot with 3 car driveway $439,000 Bala Cynwyd – 191 Presidential Blvd #102 2BR Penthouse, 2400 + Sq Ft Marble Bath, Custom Cabinets, Granite counters and numerous closets OPEN HOUSE $450,000 Fishtown – 1100 Shackamaxon St #3D Amazing loft space featuring 2BR/2BA, Hardwood floors, fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, roof deck and more! $475,000 Lower Merion – 523 Putnam Rd 3BR/2.5BA, Impeccably Maintained, Granite, Eat in Island Kitchen, HW Floors, SS and More $569,000 Fishtown – 159-61 Richmond St 4 Car Garage complement all the unique characteristics of this Awesome home $650,000 Fishtown – 2666-72 Coral St Pub with 3 apts, up to 20 Car parking lot $895,000

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