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CONTENTS / July 2-9 4 I PHILLYNOW Wawa Welcome America; HopChef Philly; Kenny Lattimore; and more.

12 I FEATURE Why do we have to buy our booze from the government? Randy LoBasso explains PA history.

15 I DRINK CITY Satisfying summer pints; the world’s strongest fruit beer; and more!

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Food: 35 treats to taste at the shore.

31 I ARTS & CULTURE Stage: PW’s theater critic picks the best productions of the season. Music: Former Toy Soldiers frontman Ron Gallo really goes solo. Screen: Allegory abounds in the masterful Snowpiercer.

36 I PHRANKLY... Timaree’s Bode: A wedding season survival guide. The Uncomfortable Whole: If you fuck with Wawa, we will fuck your shit up. 38 I ADULT 38 I SAVAGE LOVE 42 I REAL ESTATE 42 I OPEN HOUSE

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An Englishman in Philly: Ed Sheeran headlines this year’s Welcome America July 4th concert on the Parkway.

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Wawa’s Welcome America

‘Twas 238 years ago this Friday that a ragtag group of colonials decided enough was enough and officially declared this nation’s sovereignty from England, and no city in America celebrates this day of independence better than Philadelphia—thanks, in part, to the wide-ranging annual Wawa Welcome America festivities, which are already in progress. On Wed., July 2, “Go 4th & Learn About History” at the National Constitution Center has some special programming, including live performances and a whole exhibit dedicated to the history of the hoagie. (Thank the good folks at Wawa for the free admission.) Speaking of which, it’s also Hoagie Day, so hit the Independence Visitors Center for free patriotic deliciousness. Then pack a cooler that night, bring some lawn chairs, and sit on the famed steps of the Art Museum of Philadelphia to watch Rocky. With the skyline as a stunning backdrop, this is arguably one of the best ways to experience this classic—again, or for the first time. Take the daylight hours of Thursday to recuperate, but in the evening, grab a few blankets and make your way down to Independence Hall for a free performance by the beloved Philly POPS, as they keep up one of Philly’s most popular Independence Day traditions. Not hosting a backyard BBQ on Friday’s July 4th holiday? The Celebration of Freedom ceremony promises readings of excerpts of the Declaration of Independence, with a particular focus on the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as the 60th anniversary of the Brown vs. Board Supreme Court decision. The Independence Day Parade follows, during which 5,000 people will traipse through America’s most historic square mile, concluding with the ceremonial tapping of the Liberty Bell. The all-day Party on the Parkway is set for the length of the beautiful Ben Franklin Parkway, where, directly afterwards, The Roots return for the “largest free concert in America,” with special guests Ed Sheeran, Jennifer Hudson, Nicki Minaj, Aloe Blacc and Ariana Grande. Plan to stick around for the fireworks. // KENNEDY ALLEN Through Fri., July 4. Free. Various events, times and locations. welcomeamerica.com

Wednesday, July 2 FOOD

Life, Liberty and the Prosciutto of Happiness

This week, savor delicious prosciutto creations featuring La Quercia products paired with wines from Moore Brothers and drinks from Yards Brewing Company. All proceeds benefit the St. James Neighborhood School Kitchen Campaign. 5:30pm. Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St. 215.625.9220. dibruno.com CELEBR ATION

All-American Celebration

The National Constitution Center celebrates Independence Day with an interactive show that revisits the history of the Declaration of Independence and offers younger visitors the chance to create Colonial-era arts and crafts. 9:30am. Free. National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St. 215.409.6600. constitutioncenter.org

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Grammy winner Peter Nero and his POPS Orchestra return home in honor of the 4th of July. Grab a lawn chair and hear their rendition of “1812 Overture” along with excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. 8pm. Free. Independence Hall, 500 Chestnut St. phillypops.com

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Now that a sequel is in the works, there’s no better time to have another look at Richard Donner’s 1985 adventure film about the titular tweens who embark on a quest to find the treasure of One-Eyed Willie. Ahem. 8pm. Free. Penn’s Landing, Chestnut St. and Columbus Blvd. delawareriverwaterfront.com

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The musical side of Independence Day weekend gets off to a soulful start tonight, as the 10 jazz jammers of Jim Stephens’ Full Tilt Boogie headline a no-frills funkadelic bill. Gradually united over the course of many years, this crew represents some of Philly’s finest touring musicians. Led by the eponymous Jim Stephens on steel guitar, FTB also employs, among others, Chuck Treece on drums, Elliott Levin on tenor sax and Rah Sangee on keyboards. The result of Stephens’ deliberate musical alchemy is an energetic synthesis of various genres, amalgamated into an upbeat hybrid of rich, infectious rhythms you won’t soon forget. Stephens and Co. will be joined by Philly funk rockers Johnny Popcorn, the brainchild of Chester-born rapper Hezekiah and esteemed bassist and producer Tone Whitfield, who joined forces in 2011; singer Marjani Clark came aboard last, but she’s certainly not least. Often riff-heavy and always entertaining, Johnny Popcorn adds a little sarcasm to that old Philly soul sound. Their originality and flair has landed the group among the finalists for Afropunk’s Battle of the Bands in NYC. Kinyon Lanier, a member of Full Tilt Boogie, will also be lending his vocal stylings to get this jam kicked off. Don’t sleep on what’s sure to be an excellent exhibition of some of Philly’s most progressive, dedicated on-stage talents. // DANIEL GELB

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One of the world’s most popular DJs spends his Fourth of July rocking A.C. The Grammynominated master of electronic music will be spinning tracks all day at Revel to celebrate America’s birthday. Fri., July 4, 10am. Revel, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J. revelresorts.com

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BeachGlow Music Festival 2014

The Schellenger Avenue beach in Wildwood is transformed into an outdoor music headlined by EDM sensation Dvbbs, along with Kap Slap, Gazzo and many more electronic acts. Proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Sat., July 5, 3pm. $35-$60. Schellenger Ave., Wildwood, N.J. beachglowevent.com

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“85 Years of Neon Signs” Walking Tour Something as commonplace as a sign is usually taken for granted, but artisan Len Davidson wants to convince you of city signs’ potential as a hypnotizing form of art. We might not have as big of a reputation for our amassment of neon signs as do places like Atlantic City or Las Vegas, but Philadelphia has certainly gathered its fair share of iconic glowing spectacles over the years. When wandering the streets come nightfall, it’s virtually impossible not to let your gaze drift toward the angular rooftop of One Liberty Place, the spinning guitar at Hard Rock Café on Market Street, or the façade of Geno’s Steaks, to name just a few. Hell, we’ve even got our very own “Neon Museum” preservation initiative courtesy of Davidson, whose been collecting and restoring such signs for nearly 40 years. His fascination transcends the average “Oooh, pretty colors!” mindset, however: He’s written what’s often considered to be the “bible” on the industry, 2007’s Vintage Neon, and now he’ll be guiding Center for Architecture patrons through an impressively rich history that dates back to the turn of the 20th century. Over the course of two hours, he’ll cover everything from the science of neon to some of the brightest and most famous local examples of it, starting with a mint condition Pittsburgh Paints sign from 1936. // JAKE ABBATE 3pm. $5-$20. Philadelphia Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St. 215.569.3186. philadelphiacfa.org

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Spend this July 4th weekend screaming for Ben & Jerry’s, Edy’s and Bassetts ice creams. The Super Scooper All You Can Eat Ice Cream Festival comes to Penn’s Landing for three days of gluttonous, gastronomic pleasure. Just $7 gets you as many scoops as you can handle, with the cost of admission going to support the Joshua Kahan Fund to cure pediatric Leukemia. July 4-6. $7. Walnut St. and Columbus Blvd. 215.922.2386. delawareriverwaterfront.com

The U.S. Army’s premier musical organization makes yet another trip to Penn’s Landing to perform a rousing set of patriotic songs, which will be followed by a fireworks celebration courtesy of Adventure Aquarium. 8pm. Free. Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, 101 S. Columbus Blvd. delawareriverwaterfront.com

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The United States Army Band “Perishing’s Own”

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Fireworks Dinner Cruise

All-you-can-eat buffets, professional

DJs and, of course, a stunning fireworks show highlight this vibrant celebration of Independence aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia. 7pm. $79.90. 401 S. Columbus Blvd. 866.455.3866. spiritcruises.com DR IN K

Hawthorne’s IPA Block Party

Hawthorne’s Cafe hosts its annual gathering—in spite of ongoing building repairs—featuring food from chef Matthew Plank, local music and tons of India Pale Ales to choose from. Noon. $5. Hawthorne’s Cafe, 738 S. 11th St. 215.627.3012. hawthornecafe.com

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Walla Fest

Fostering local creativity is number one on the docket for Walla Fest, a multi-night art, film and music festival, featuring talented artists from all over the Delaware Valley. Visitors will also enjoy local treats and drinks. Sat., July 5-Sun., July 6, 4pm. Centre Theater, 208 Dekalb Pike, Norristown. wallafest.com EXPO

Sports Card, Toy, Comic & Collectibles Expo

More than 125 vendors convene in Wildwood for the largest free admission show of its kind. Featuring rarities for every collector, the expo will also feature celebrity autograph sessions—including former Phillies manager Dallas Green. July 4-6. Free. Wildwood Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, N.J. rksportspromotions.com FOOD

Red, White and BBQ

Chaddsford Winery hosts this twist on the holiday weekend-long BBQ with a focus on their fine wines. Classic American BBQ fare will be available, along with wine tastings by the glass, special wine slushies and live entertainment each day. July 4-6. Chaddsford Winery, 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford. 610.388.6221. chaddsford.com

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Philadelphia Soul Open Tryouts

Think you missed out that chance to be a football star? Well, the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League are looking for you. Attendees will be tested on their 40yard dash time, broad jump and individual skill. By the way, the Soul found their 2013 Rookie of the Year at last years’ open tryout. 11am. $60-$80. Wells Fargo Center,

3601 S. Broad St. philadelphiasoul.com MUSIC

A Night at the Opry

Local cover masters Red Skiles and the Country Ramblers jam out to some of country’s greatest hits and timeless classics tonight at Ortlieb’s. Guests can bring their own classic country vinyl LPs to spin in between sets. 8pm. $5. Orlieb’s, 847 N. Third St. 267.324.3348. ortliebsphilly.com

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Birds of Paradise

Inspired by the work of photographer Tim Laman and ornithologist Edwin Scholes, this exhibit explores the trademark nutty behavior of birds everywhere, from their mating patterns to their unique calls. 10am. $13-15. Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. 215.299.1000. ansp.org AR T

Woodmere Annual Juried Exhibition

The 2014 Woodmere Annual Juried Exhibition—affectionately known as the Annual—showcases 50 pieces by area

artists, each using our fair city as a source of inspiration. This year’s juror, Sarah McEneaney of Locks Gallery, painstakingly chose a wide array of mediums and styles to convey what it means to live in Philadelphia. Through Sept. 1. Free. Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave. 215.247.0476. woodmereartmuseum.org EXHIBIT

Five Into One

Celebrate Philadelphia’s finest art school graduates at the annual Five Into One gallery show. Pieces will be on display by graduating BFA and MFA students from Moore, PAFA, Tyler, UPenn and UArts. Moore College, 20th and the Parkway. moore.edu

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PHILLYNOW Tuesday, July 8 OUTDOOR

PHS Pop Up

The Pennsylvania Horticulture Society’s newest pop-up garden goes live today, next to the Jamaican Jerk Hut just off Broad and South. Open seven days a week, the garden will feature a rotation of food trucks, community gardens and seasonal drink specialties. 11am. Free. 1438 South St. 215.988.8800. phsonline.org AUTHOR

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Ommegang’s Third Annual HopChef Philly If there are two things true-blue Philadelphians love, the first is food, with beer a very-close second. All right, fine—they’re tied. But you know what’s inarguably next in line? Good, clean competition—and let’s be honest: the “clean” part’s optional. Thankfully, for the third consecutive year, the wise clan at Brewery Ommegang have combined all three in their crowd-pleasing HopChef Philly contest at Union Transfer. HopChef Philly pits nine amazing local chefs against each other to determine who among them can make the most scrumptious use of Brewery Ommegang’s divine Belgian-style ales, and this year, the entrants are no joke. Formidable chefs Jeremy Nolen and Ben Puchowitz, of Brauhaus Schmitz and Cheu Noodle Bar respectively—and co-members of the band Big in Munich—are in the game, and Dock Street Brewery’s Jennifer Choplin becomes the first female to compete, joined by Chad Vetter of City Tap House, James Kenngott of Strangelove’s, Jonathan and Justin Petruce of Petruce Et Al, Townsend Wentz of Townsend and Travis Masar from Sampan and the Independence Beer Garden. Fox 29’s lovably goofy Good Day Philadelphia co-host, 10-time Emmy winner Mike Jerrick, will serve as master of ceremonies, and among the seven judges deciding the chefs’ fates is Nicholas Elmi, winner of Season 11 of the Bravo hit Top Chef and the owner of/force behind Laurel. The winner of tonight’s food fest will travel to Cooperstown, N.Y. to challenge rival HopChef winners from other cities for the HopChef 2014 crown. And more importantly, they’ll have bragging rights you just know they’re going to exercise with abandon. // SHEENA LESTER 6pm. $41. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. 215.232.2100. utphilly.com

Doescher’s fantastical William Shakespeare’s Star Wars is a fun retelling of George Lucas’ classic in the voice of the Bard. Tonight, Doescher reads selections from the genre-busting romp and discusses his other work. 7:30pm. Free. Central Library, 1901 Vine St. 215.567.4341. freelibrary.org DRINK

Drink City Live! at Revolution House

PW continues our Drink City Live series, with a special happy hour at Revolution House featuring DJ SYLO. Guests will be entered to win special giveaways, including gift certificates to South Moon Under and the Franklin Institute. Must RSVP. 5pm. Free. Revolution House, 200 Market St. RSVP at philadelphiaweekly.com/ event-series

Wednesday, July 9 MUSIC

Kenny Lattimore When Kenny Lattimore came on stage for trombonist Jeff Bradshaw’s “Home” concert at the Kimmel last month, I nearly got the vapors. He was wearing skin-tight leather jeans and his bald head was shining bright. Then he started singing. Okay, I’m not really his type, but I had fun imagining his soulful, romantic crooning was directed right at me, which is part of his appeal—and dude works it. The Maryland native’s been perfecting his soul-man game since the tail end of the ‘80s. He pumped out a couple great records for Columbia: a self-titled debut in ’96 and From the Soul of Man in ’98. Lattimore doesn’t front; he’s explicitly making an effort to show that black men can be sensitive and caring (and strong and sexy), so there’s a little bit of Craig David and Tyrese to him. He provides perfect soundtracks for slow dances, candle-lit dinners, then boots-knockin’. Lattimore made two brazen couple LPs with his fabulous ex-wife, Chante Moore, then recorded more covers for Verve in 2008 with an album called Timeless. He’s back at it with new material, and tonight’s the night to see what he’s been up to with a new record called Back 2 Cool. He’s already got a couple singles from it, the super-sexy and sensual “Find A Way,” and the Kelly Price-guested title track. Don’t be shocked if I throw my nicest drawers on that stage tonight. // BILL CHENEVERT 8pm. $25. With Jeff Bradshaw. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 215.222.1400. philly. worldcafelive.com

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Christmas in July Kettles

Join local celebrity mascots and the Salvation Army to ring in Christmas in July. Those unmistakable kettle bells and collection jars will be placed throughout Center City, giving a respite from the heat for those longing for the late December holiday feeling. Various locations. saphilly.org PERFORMANCE

Ballet X

Philly’s own enthralling and innovative dance company Ballet X continues their summer series with Sunset, o639 Hours. Tonight’s world premiere performance is co-directed by Matthew Neenan and features music by awardwinning New Zealand composer Rosie Langabeer. 8pm. $25-$40. The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St. 215.546.7824. balletx.org

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The History of Drinking in Pennsylvania ...OR, WHY THE LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD GETS TO OWN OUR BOOZY SOULS IN THE FIRST PLACE. BY RANDY LOBASSO • rlobasso@philadelphiaweekly.com

rohibition began on January 17, 1920, and for Yuengling Brewery, a Pennsylvania landmark that’d been open in Pottsville since 1829—it was first called Eagle Brewery; they’ve still got the eagle emblem on the bottle—that meant one thing: product diversity. It was a problem faced by breweries, wineries and distilleries all over the U.S. at that time. What is a beer company supposed to do when their product is illegal? How about “near beers?” That’s the original term for what’s essentially today called non-alcoholic beer. These were massmarketed 0.5-percent alcoholic brews created during Prohibition, and were given weird names: Miller had “Vivo,” Pabst had “Pablo,” Anheuser-Busch had “Bevo,” Yuengling had “Juvo.” By 1921, just a year into Prohibition, the U.S. had produced

more than 300 million gallons of near beer, while, conceivably, everyone was trying to drink as much and as quickly as possible to feel what passed as a buzz. But compared to other national brew-hemoths, Yuengling was a small fish. The company, then headed by Frank Yuengling, began a dairy business in 1920 to stay relevant during the dark age. So, Yuengling began churning ice cream to deal with the country’s failing experiment in banning alcohol for recreational use. Thirteen years of this, of course. Then, in 1933, the 18th amendment was repealed—and Yuengling sent Franklin Roosevelt a truck of beer in appreciation. Little did Pennsylvania beer lovers know that the nightmare was just beginning.

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In most states, the end of national Prohibition meant the reinstatement of the freedom to get punk in drublic—and, of course, to pay the requisite booze taxes to the government that go along with that. In Pennsylvania, it also meant the creation of the Liquor Control Board, an endlessly hated bureaucratic system intended right at the get-go to make drinking as hard as possible for the people who lived here. It mandated state ownership of liquor stores—and, for a time, weird-ass bar laws. It’s the sort of thing that’s put the Keystone State on just about every “Worst States to Drink In” list, and the fight to end the system has been so mired in union politics, it’ll probably be decades before Pennsylvania is no longer one of just two states where the government controls liquor wholesale. (The other, if you were curious, is Utah.) But back to 1933: President Roosevelt must’ve been happy with his newly obtained free truck of beer, but Pennsylvania’s governor was not. Legend has it, Gov. Gifford Pinchot created the PLCB four days before alcohol sales became legal with one goal: “Discourage the purchase of alcoholic beverages by making it as inconvenient and expensive as possible,” according to a 2005 book on the history of the Yuengling Brewing Company. First, the governor’s plan had to be sold to the state legislature. To do so, Pinchot promised that the state store system—the only part of his plan to regulate alcohol that the legislature, and many newspapers, opposed—would yield $53 million over the next two years; that cash would be used for schools, unemployment and pensions. It was mostly supported after this, even though, as the Morning Call newspaper would put it, the plan was “socialistic in tendency.” Pinchot was indeed a socialist Republican thinker (that wasn’t a contradiction in the 1920s and ’30s), often decried for thinking he could right wrongs with the flip of a legislative switch. And he was an ardent anti-booze crusader; in one instance, he threatened to “horsewhip” a state senator for spreading a rumor that his wife had been caught at a party with a cocktail. By the time his bill was signed, though, Pinchot was singing a happier tune. He congratulated his legislature, publicly noting they’d adopted “the best system of liquor control yet devised in America.” The state would come to regret that decision. Regulations placed on alcohol sales were all pretty annoying for the average consumer, but some were worse than others. For instance, as Pennsylvanians know all too well, you can only buy liquor and wine at state-owned stores, 30-can beer cases at distributors and six-packs at bars or grocery stores with a special restaurant license, with few exceptions. (For instance, you can get wine at wineries and cases of beer at breweries.) For a long time, happy-hour specials at bars were restricted to a maximum of 14 hours per week, with no more than two hours per day—and those hours were not allowed to fall between 12am and 2am. Two-for-one specials on alcoholic beverages were, and are, strictly prohibited. The state controls both the retail and wholesale of wine, and, in recent years, has decided to use this to its advantage, producing its own wines on the cheap to sell at its own

stores. But before that could happen, the PLCB needed to amass its wealth of property around the state. On January 2, 1934, it did just that, opening 63 state stores and five warehouses. Government ownership of the state stores created something of a progressive environment for its employees. In 1944, as whiskey distilleries around the state had converted into industrial alcohol to assist the war effort, the PLCB began employing women as clerks for the first time. And over time, as civil rights movements forced federal and local governments to act, the PLCB instituted strict standards for treating its employees, including LGBT protections after they were passed for state workers in the ’70s. (Store clerks are

Tom Corbett actually campaigned on the issue—which is something only a Republican governor can do today, given the political strength of the UFBW Local 1776 that represents the state liquor employees. Corbett’s efforts, though, like those of numerous governors before him, has been lots of bluster, very little bite. Yes, the issue is popular with voters. But arguments for changing the system—to, say, allow private ownership of liquor stores, allow beer to be sold in all convenience stores and grocery markets, and give Pennsylvanians more beer specials at their favorite watering holes—has never gotten the sort of traction that brings together majorities in both the state House and Senate at the same time as in the ex-

Governor Pinchot was an ardent anti-booze crusader; in one instance, he threatened to “horsewhip” a state senator for spreading a rumer that his wife had been caught at a party with a cocktail. part of the United Food and Commercial Workers’ Union, as well, whose members earn higher wages than their counterparts often do at liquor retailers in other states.) But problems arose as the PLCB added taxes and bureaucratic complications that today are looked at as overkill. See, in 1936, the western Pennsylvania city of Johnstown flooded—again. The town was well known for its terrible dams and propensity to allow massive amounts of water to ruin the locals’ lives. So, when it was mired in floodwaters in 1936, it shouldn’t have come as much of a shock, considering the same thing had happened in 1889, 1894, 1907 and 1924. The difference this time: The open floodgates allowed tons of gallons of water to flow all the way to Pittsburgh, which spurred the Army Corps of Engineers to come into town, dredge the river and build a wall around it. (Which held pretty well—until 1977, when a thunderstorm put Johnstown under eight feet of water. Again.) Anyway, after the 1936 flood, the General Assembly imposed an emergency tax on the state: specifically, 10 percent on all wine and liquor sales to help pay for the flood damage. This tax, easy to create and regulate since it was on a product the government already had full control over, was originally intended to be temporary. Once in effect, though: not so much. It was raised to 15 percent in 1963 and 18 percent in 1968; it remains 18 percent today and brings in about $200 million per year, which is put into the state general fund. That tax isn’t the sales tax you see on your receipt, either—it’s built into the price of the booze. Efforts to repeal it have been largely fruitless. As, of course, have efforts in general to get Pennsylvania out of the liquor business.

The most recent push to put the state stores to bed has taken place over the last three years. Republican Gov.

ecutive branch of the state government. And it’s not just because God hates us. That liquor store clerks get paid well and are trained according to state standards—honestly, that’s a big deal. It’s hard to be the guy to literally take a living wage away from thousands of state workers, even if Governor Corbett has generally managed during his tenure to make that kind of austerity-based slashand-burn look like he’s having a blast. The fact that Pennsylvania is able to buy all its liquor wholesale has largely kept the prices of our alcohol low, too—which we’d really be able to see if the state were ever to remove that “temporary” flood tax. Which, well, doesn’t seem likely. All that said, there’s another silver lining here. According to Mark Noon’s book Yuengling: A History of American’s Oldest Brewery, those controversial laws are partially responsible for Yuengling’s success and, perhaps, its ability to exist as the largest American-owned brewery in the United States. See, open-market beer sales in other states have helped create an atmosphere where the cheapest, most watered-down swill has sold the best. You see it in places like Wal-Mart, where, in other states, Coors, Miller and Bud cases can be found in gigantic stacks with large, handprinted signs reading “$19.99.” Not so with Yuengling. Heck, thanks to newly revised standards at the Brewers Association, next year Yuengling will officially be designated as a “craft” beer. With the craft market as strong as it is today—and Philly deemed “America’s Greatest Beer Drinking City,” at least by Philadelphians—you could make the argument that Yuengling exists as the powerhouse that it is today specifically because of those laws. So thanks for that, at least, Gifford Pinchot: You helped a Pennsylvania brewery conquer the nation. Not bad for a dry guy. n

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Pop icon Michael Jackson may have died five years ago, but his incomparable musical magic certainly lives on, thanks to fun parties like the now-annual “Philly Loves MJ,” a five-hour dance sweatfest held Saturday at Johnny Brenda’s. DJs Rich Medina, Mike Nyce and Illvibe Collective’s own Lil’ Dave kept the dance floor packed, inspired and aided by MJ’s parade of timeless hits, Ameerah K. Art’s live painting and drink specials that fueled the night’s merriment. // Photos by J.R. Blackwell Want to see your scene in PW’s Drink City? Tweet us at @phillyweekly—or just tag your nightlife pics with #PWDrinkCity!

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Sly Fox Pikeland Pils. The pils is a quaffable style of beer, the kind of brew you throw back on a summer day while tossing a Frisbee, working in the yard or playing horseshoes. Traditionally, American pilsners have been thin, easy to drink and sometimes even a little watery. Not so with Pikeland Pils, brewed in Pottstown by Sly Fox. Sure, it’s got the light straw color and easy drinkability you expect from the style, but “thin” and “watery” are not terms you’d use to describe this beer: It’s got grassy, herbal hops on the nose, a slightly peppery bite in the taste highlighting some burnt toast malts, and soft carbonation that makes it stand out from the typically brisk carbonation of the style. It’s a little bitter for a pilsner, but craft beer lovers won’t complain about that. On the next hot day, down a few of these at Moonshine.

Dogfish Head Fort. There are fruit beers, and then there is Fort. Dogfish Head built their reputation on so-called “extreme beers”—brews like 120 Minute IPA are as extreme as they get—but even by their standards, Fort is an unusual one. Sam and co. make Fort using an absurd amount of raspberries and raspberry juice, but this isn’t a sweet drink by any means; the big boast here is that this is the world’s strongest fruit beer. Coming in at a robust 18 percent ABV, it will probably be one of the strongest beers you ever drink, regardless of style. An almost wine-like fruitiness greets your nose. The head dissipates quickly. Your first sip reveals intense fruit, touches of Belgian funk, and then a wash of alcohol heat. This is a beer for the dinner table and one to share with your wine-living friends. It rarely appears on tap; watch for it at places like Monk’s.

Carton Red Rye Returning. When you break down the ingredients of beer, it’s pretty much just bread in liquid form, with some bitter hops added to balance out the sweetness. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that wheat, oats and rye often turn up in beers. Rye, in particular, has been trending the last couple of years, in no small part thanks to the spicy, peppery kick it can give a beer. This one is a good example of why people are seeking out rye beers: Brewed at the Jersey shore, Carton’s Red Rye Returning is an orange-red beer with a healthy amount of piney, aromatic hops. Touches of pear and peach show through, too, but they fight against the burnt caramel and pepper spice of the rye malts. In the hop-happy craft beer scene, brews with this kind of intriguing malt complexity truly stand out from the crowd. See for yourself at 12 Steps Down.

Avery Collaboration Not Litigation. A decade ago, Colorado’s Avery brewed a Belgian-style ale called Salvation. At the same time, the beloved Russian River also brewed a Belgian-style ale, and it, too, was called Salvation. A potential trademark dispute could have erupted, but instead Adam Avery and Russian River’s Vinnie Cilurzo got their heads together and decided to blend their two Salvations. The result was Collaboration Not Litigation, a beer that has since become a minor legend in the craft world. This amber-colored Belgian strong ale has a frothy tan head and aromas of banana, yeast, cloves and brown sugar. The taste is dominated by fruity malts, chewy caramel and alcohol warmth. There is only minor bitterness here, but yeast and spice serve as a nice counterpoint to the sweetness. Try it at Jon’s Bar & Grill.

Weyerbacher Nineteen. It’s hard to believe it’s been 19 years. Easton’s Weyerbacher has been one of the state’s rock-solid breweries for nearly two decades, churning out a series of excellent beers— and yet national recognition has inexplicably eluded them. It hasn’t been for a lack of good drinking, that’s for sure. This year, they celebrate all those fantastic years with Nineteen, a big, fruity blend of two wheat beers that tastes like nothing else out there. The head on this murky orange brew disappears almost right away, taking the aromas of mango, yeast and tartness with it. Dive into that first sip, and you’ll discover more fruit, some sharp sourness, a host of juicy citrus flavors, a touch of wheat and a hint of funk. Yes, there is a lot going on here—and it’s all delicious! Expect people to clamor for this one, so get it while you can at 2nd Street Brew House. // ERIC SAN JUAN

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Trail mix bagels at Hot bagels to go (Margate, Northfield and Atlantic City) Though all their creations — correctly fashioned from hand-rolled, water-boiled bagels — are exemplary, this is one version we’ve not yet encountered elsewhere, loaded with raisins, nuts, dried fruit and a bit of chocolate. When toasted, the extras literally explode with flavor.

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Soups at Ladle of Luv (Ventnor) Owner Denise Falvo’s midblock storefront is like a friendlier version of Seinfeld’s infamous “Soup Nazi.” With rotating seasonal options complementing a regular lineup of chicken noodle, vegan vegetable and minestrone, Falvo typically vends between eight or so hearty broths daily. Started out of her home two and half years ago, Ladle of Luv remains a prototypical family operation; this time of year, look for specialties like tomato basil, white bean with escarole and various chowders on a daily chalkboard.

Soft shell crabs at The Knife and Fork Inn (Atlantic City) Of all the fine plates to be found in A.C.’s landmark eatery, these might just best represent the gastronomic soul of southern New Jersey. Pure and pristine, molting crustaceans are like consuming the very essence of our local waters. They’re not featured on the regular menu; look for them as a nightly addition to executive chef Jim Huntzinger’s bill of fare during warmer months.

Salt water taffy at Shriver’s (Ocean City) Tourists, be aware: There is no salt water in the taffy. Actually, there’s no salt at all — and not much water, either. What there is is a blend of corn syrup and molasses angelically raised to their loftiest, most delightfully chewy form and pulled into such signature flavors as teaberry, licorice and root beer. You can’t leave O.C. without some.

Red miso-glazed eggplant at Izakaya in the Borgata (Atlantic City) Chef Michael Schulson’s interpretation of one of southern New Jersey’s most indigenous vegetables — actually a member of the nightshade family, like tomatoes — is nothing short of mystifying. He somehow manages to transform this bland, savory bulb into a crunchy, candy-like treat. Vivid shades of dark crimson from the miso make for an appearance as otherworldly as the taste.

BBQ stuffed pizza at Basilico’s (Sea Isle City) One of the southern NJ shore’s most relevant Italian-American restaurants, Basilico’s also features a spectacular, rotating pizza oven imported at great cost from Italy. This unique, double-crusted pie groans heavily with chopped steak, grilled chicken, gorgonzola cheese and tangy BBQ sauce striped topside. Guaranteed to delight your taste buds — and then induce a long, pleasant summer nap.

Guacamole at Dos Caminos in Harrahs (Atlantic City) Prepared and presented to order tableside by savvy staffers, these magical avocado blends are available four ways: traditional; with mango, papaya and habanero; jumbo lump crab and chipotle; or the latest option: bacon, chicharron and pickled jalapeno.

Croquettes at The Iron Room (Atlantic City) A critical darling, The Iron Room, which opened in 2013, offers a brief menu of eclectic small plates, changing often, paired with the finest spirits and wines. Chef Kevin Cronin’s old-school cheese croquettes are served piping hot and nicely crisped, sided by a honey Dijon dip.

Caramel popcorn at Johnson’s Popcorn (Ocean City, Wildwood) In the years since microwavable kettle corn has become available, some foolish grownups who haven’t been back to the beach lately have convinced themselves it’s all they need. They’re wrong. Johnson’s caramel popcorn is the popcorn dessert that trumps all others — the ideal blend of sweet golden crunch. Eat it on the beach, eat it in the car, eat it at home.

Gotham rib steak at Old Homestead in the Borgata (Atlantic City) This on-the-bone cut has been a signature item for more than a hundred years at Old Homestead’s original New York City location. Thirty-four mouthwatering ounces of prime, aged beef, it should delight any self-respecting carnivore.

Oysters at Dock’s Oyster House (Atlantic City) This seems a no-brainer when the featured foodstuff is part of your family business name, especially since Dock’s has been around since 1897. Ten different varieties from around the country — Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia and local Jerseys currently among them — constantly rotate based on availability. And they’re shucked to order by skilled personnel; it doesn’t get much better than this.

Lobster mac and cheese at Steve and Cookie’s (Margate) A brilliant interpretation of a new American classic, this conglomeration of pasta, crustacean and cheese makes for a truly decadent starter. Gracious owner Cookie Till remains the grande dame of Jersey shore dining; keep an eye out for upcoming excitement later this year.

Sushi/sashimi at Tomatoes (Margate) Worldly and sophisticated, Tomatoes, like its neighbor Steve and Cookie’s, helped transform Margate’s “Barbary Coast” — once home to the shore’s rowdiest bars — into a serious dining destination. Husband and wife team Carmen and Karen Rone embraced Japanese cuisine way before it got trendy, and they still vend the very freshest fish and seafood imaginable. Try the Pacific roll, composed of shrimp tempura, crab and avocado with Asian pear and a wasabi avocado crema.

Pickles at Village Whiskey in Revel (Atlantic City) Uber-chef Jose Garces’ fun, upscale tavern grub proffers four pickled products: herb cherry tomatoes; golden beets and jícama; truffled cauliflower; and baby carrots, jalapeño & strawberries. All are accompanied by black olive tapenade, whipped ricotta and toasted sourdough crostini. Donuts at Dot’s Pastry (Ocean City) Neatly tucked away in the City’s south-end 34th Street business district, this tiny shop has been baking since

1947. Specifically, their cream-filled variety is the best donut we’ve ever sampled. Maybe that’s why patrons are patiently queued up here, even at 7:30 on Sunday morning?

Polish Water Ice at TLC’s (Ocean City) Granted, there’s a novelty factor here. Polish water ice? Since when is that a thing? Answer: Well, since 1997, but you pretty much have to come to the Jersey shore to get it. A subtle twist on the water ice brands you’re familiar with, TLC’s Polish Water Ice is made fresh on site, with flavors such as mango and green apple leading the pack. Mmmmm to it fat-free or gelato-style.

Sunday brunch at Nero’s in Caesars (Atlantic City) This venerable space was recently expanded under the direction of veteran local chef Keith Mitchell. His sumptuous Sabbath repast should sate any and all tastes: Whether you’re delighting in omelets, crepes, desserts, custom-cut lamb and beef, snow crabs, shrimp, oysters or sushi, everything comes with a glorious Boardwalk view — and unlimited Bloody Marys.

Deviled clams at Oyster Creek Inn (Leeds Point, Galloway Twp.) An old-school standard done well, from one of few remaining traditional coastal Jersey dining halls. Located waterfront on Great Bay in this northern Atlantic County community (reputedly the Jersey Devil’s town of origin), Oyster Creek is accessible by boat or car. Breezy, casual ambiance matches the marshy environs.

Fudge at Steel’s (Atlantic City, Ocean City) Since 1919, Steel’s has been making some of the greatest fudge known to mankind. Let’s cut right to the heart of matters: You want mint chocolate fudge, and you want peanut butter fudge. You do. It doesn’t hurt, either, that the staff are super friendly and the Boardwalk is probably the best place on earth to eat fudge on a summer day. >>>

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A sort of homage to places like Oyster Creek, Quahog’s was conceived by world-class chef Lucas Manteca and wife/partner Deanna Ebner. These Amazonian fish — a close cousin of piranha — offer plenty of juicy white meat bathed in an orange BBQ sauce, plated with coconut rice.

Pan seared local halibut at Azure in Revel (Atlantic City) Azure’s spectacular surroundings provide a suitable stage for the brilliance and flair of chef Alain Allegretti. His Riviera-inspired cuisine stretches nicely to include regionally sourced stuff like this flatfish, currently paired with asparagus, grilled potato, roasted ramps, tomato confit and ramps fumet. Magnifique!

Szechuan fries at The Continental in The Pier at Caesars (Atlantic City) Thin and shoestringcut, this mountainous pile of fries is our idea of casual, modern shore eats. Proceed with caution; they are accompanied by a truly incendiary Chinese mustard dip that makes wasabi seem as baby-food bland in comparison. Don’t say you weren’t warned.

Love boats at Domenico’s (Ventnor) A monochromatic space delivering clever Mediterranean-style Italian specialties, Domenico’s signature app loads pleasantly bitter endive leaves with a sublime mix of corn, crab, black olives and red onion. Lemon vinaigrette and drizzled sweet balsamic complete a picture-perfect plating.

Chilaquiles at El Coyote (Egg Harbor Township) We’ll close with a hush-hush, secret, off-the-menu item from this Tex-Mex gem, in a strip mall at the intersection of Ocean Heights and Zion Road: fresh tortillas cooked soft in zesty green chile sauce, finished with layers of shredded lettuce, sour cream, lime juice and salt. It’s a home-style dish most often consumed in the context of a Latino breakfast. Ask real nice — we think they’ll make you some. n

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and humorous lyrics. Black comedy has always been his thing, and it’s Ronny’s connective tissue. “I’m all about that dark, satirical comic side of music and songs, and this is all that,” Gallo says. An hour later, he manages to perfectly mimic trumpet sounds with only his lips and lungs for “If You Ever Come Back.” His songs just make you smile, partly because his oddball humor and onstage grace make you smile too. While Toy Soldiers’ “final hurrah for now”— their words—is set for July 18, when the fiveman band bids adieu to their loyal, loving audience on a fat Union Transfer bill with Cheers Elephant and Cheerleader, Gallo’s solo show Thursday night at Boot & Saddle is an American Diamond Recordings extravaganza, a birthday celebration for ADR doyenne Marley McNamara featuring the whole label roster. “It’s gonna be awesome,” he says. “I’m super pumped.” Of course, he’s casual about it, describing the night as simply “everybody in the same place playin’ and having fun.” And it will be. But these are some of the best musicians in town. Present company included. 

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s Ron Gallo sings, the spotlight at Ortlieb’s trained on him, he seems to knowingly gaze and sing towards a horizon that none of us can see. It’s a good look. He seems poised, philosophical and reflective, as if he’s both deep in thought and transcendently screaming his thoughts and feelings via his gentle, nuanced croon. It’s Sun., June 29, and Gallo’s playing his monthly night at Ortlieb’s. It’s a short and sweet comedy and music variety show; between comedic sets delivered by his funny friends, Gallo tries out new songs and, without us knowing, steels himself a little more every time for his lone spotlight on stage with a microphone and a guitar. As he essentially retires a phase of his life helming Americana and local roots-rock heroes Toy Soldiers—who will officially announce their disbandment the following day—Gallo’s entering a new one with a solo debut, Ronny, out last Tuesday. “It’s a stupid artistic thing,” he admits with a baseball snapback sitting atop his tall mane of curls. “I just needed my freedom, but it’s also true—I want to feel that fulfillment of a new start and refresh.” Toy Soldiers had a great run, and it’s certainly been the main vehicle for all of the performance sea legs Gallo has been honing for years as its frontman. But having to always caucus with others started to feel limiting. “That stagnant feeling of I-can-onlydo-something-if-five-other-people-can-do-it” is what he wanted to avoid, Gallo admits. “I wanna make a record now and create a project based around my weird stupid characters.” So he did. Ronny was released on American Diamond Recordings, a label that won’t be fussing with Gallo when he wants to issue new work. Why? ‘Cause it’s his, and he’s alongside his best and creative friends: TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb, the Lawsuits and Levee Drivers. “We’re the four corners of the label right now,” he says, calling them an unconventional collective “grouping together to make something bigger than ourselves.” As for his music, the 26-year-old Jersey boy, who lived in Kentucky for about seven years as a kid, considers Ronny his self-stylized “weirdo country troll pop” record, a pretty suitable fourword tag. He channels Harry Nilsson, Mac DeMarco, a little Devendra Banhart (mostly just in vocal tones) and Father John Misty. “Fine Diners & Finer Whiners,” the LPs third track, was one Gallo pulled out on Sunday night. On disc, it’s a woozy spaghetti-western number with pedal steel beauty and rollicking, hiccupy percussion from castanets and tambourines. His slight nasal bent cuts through it all as he seamlessly delivers the tongue-twisting

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and featured dazzling scenic design by Eugene Lee. Again, it was the women who commanded our attention, with strong performances from Rebecca Gibel as the domineering Natasha, Katherine Powell as the troubled Masha, and Sarah Sanford as the eldest sister Olga, a sensitive but determined woman who accepts her life of unfulfilled desires with steely resolve.

Stick Fly, Arden Theatre Company. No show better exemplified the focus on black characters than the Arden’s swing-for-the-fences staging of Lydia Diamond’s acclaimed drama, capturing a wealthy family with a smashing Martha’s Vineyard home who prove that money can’t buy happiness, regardless of one’s race. Directed with keen insight by Walter Dallas, the onetime head of Freedom Theatre, and featuring a near-flawless ensemble cast, Stick Fly confronted issues of racism, sexism and infidelity in a production that managed to be both extremely smart and loads of fun. Mary Stuart, Philadelphia Artists Collective. This distaff revolution provided a showcase for local actresses, who delivered a bevy of nuanced and memorable performances. Topping the list of productions led by powerful women was Philadelphia Artists Collective’s impeccable staging of Friedrich Schiller’s rarely performed drama, which featured towering performances by Charlotte Northeast and Krista Apple-Hodge. Skin and Bone, Azuka Theatre. Jacqueline Goldfinger, Philadelphia’s finest female playwright, returned to her southern Gothic roots with this wonderfully depraved affair. A unique blend of the most terrible and tender sides of human behavior, Skin and Bone was a collision between Arsenic and Old Lace and The Dukes of Hazzard. Under Allison Heishman’s direction, Maureen Torsney-Weir and the hugely underrated Drucie McDaniel portrayed two sisters with more grit and vigor than many male characters could muster. The Ballad of Joe Hill, Swim Pony Performing Arts. Women made a big splash in the director’s chair this year, too. Adrienne Mackey, artistic director of Swim Pony, used her considerable talents to bring to life the story of Joe Hill, a union organizer sentenced to death for murder on the most circumstantial of evidence. Staged in a long, narrow passageway deep within the bowels of Eastern State Penitentiary, the haunting production utilized folk music, superbly physical acting and a garish brand of vaudeville to tell the tale superbly. Pay Up, Pig Iron Theatre Company. Performed on an entire floor of the Asian Arts Initiative, Pig Iron Theatre Company’s revival of their hit show at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival considers the role money plays in contemporary society. Shrewdly directed by Dan Rothenberg, the more recent Pay Up is more impactful than in its previous incarnation, effectively exploiting our insecurities about money. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Philadelphia Theatre Company. Set in what’s described as “a lovely farmhouse in Bucks County,” Christopher Durang’s play focused on three middle-aged siblings, all of whom are clearly inspired by like-named characters in Chekhov plays. James J. Christy’s subtle direction allowed his marvelous cast to shine, culling terrific performances from Grace Gonglewski, Deirdre Madigan and especially Kraig Swartz, who was wonderful as an idealistic gay man surrounded by fascinating women. Three Sisters, Arden Theatre Company Arden artistic director Terrence J. Nolen’s riveting take on Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece took an impressively original approach—

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The Woman in Black, Act II Playhouse Driven by spectacular sound effects, atmospheric lighting, innovative direction and superstar-caliber performances from Jered McLenigan and Dan Kern, Act II Playhouse’s production was the definition of theatricality. Veteran director James J. Christy summoned all the tricks of the trade to create a thrilling and spooky box-office smash. Brilliantly crafted and highly imaginative, the fast-paced show used every inch of the tiny playhouse to deliver what was undoubtedly the season’s most entertaining staging. Circle Mirror Transformation, Theatre Horizon. Norristown’s Theatre Horizon joined the ranks of the area’s elite companies with director Mathew Decker’s exquisite production of Annie Baker’s quiet drama. Featuring wonderful performances from Kim Carson and Emilie Krause, Baker’s story of an acting class in a small town perfectly captures the fragile nature of balancing the needs of the individual in relationships that can be either suffocating or immensely rewarding. Leo, Philadelphia Fringe Festival. In addition to the season’s brilliant locally-produced shows, three remarkable productions visited from out of town. In the wordless dance-play Leo, performer William Bonnet defied gravity in a charmingly simple blend of animation and athleticism that culminated in the year’s best all-ages show. On the Concept of the Face, Regarding the Son of God, Philadelphia Fringe Festival. The Fringe kept up its tradition of provocative drama by presenting a bonafide masterpiece from the genius director Romeo Castellucci, the brutally realistic story of a man caring for his incontinent father—a piece of theater so shockingly brilliant that it had to be seen to be believed. The Suit, Prince Music Theater. Helmed by legendary director Peter Brook, this story of an unhappy South African couple was an exquisite reminder of theater’s possibilities—and a huge success for the Prince Music Theater, which celebrated its return from nearextinction with this jewel of a production from the world’s greatest living stage director. 

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Yves Saint Laurent Forget love: Fashion is a battlefield. The moments that define a designer or reinvent an era are inherently dramatic and visually arresting, so the heady mixture of inspiration, theft, friendship and infighting seem tailor-made for movies. And for those who know their fashion, there are moments in Yves Saint Laurent that carry that sense of excitement: a teenage Saint Laurent draping a white sash on a gown that would become iconic on model Dovima; the introduction of woman’s tuxedo jacket “Le Smoking,” a blending of the tailored, the bohemian and the forbidden that hasn’t fallen out of style since. But for those unfamiliar with Saint Laurent, the film offers only passing context for the work—a bit of inspiration, a moment of the result, a voiceover or timely music cue letting us know how it was received. If the film was more concerned with the man than the collections, that too makes sense, but instead it suffers the fate of many a biopic before it in reenacting its subject’s life rather than examining it. And no matter what drug trips or romantic liaisons director Jalil Lespert includes—and despite an all-in performance from Pierre Niney, who’s perilously fragile, dreamy and vicious by turns—the portrait comes off a little sterile. Things feel particularly careful surrounding Saint Laurent’s relationship with Pierre Bergé (Guillaume Gallienne), which generated decades of gossip amid the formation of Saint Laurent’s empire. Fondness for the subject has its advantages—of the two Saint Laurent biopics opening this year, only this one bears Bergé’s stamp of approval—but while the movie occasionally suggests questions about their life and mutual influence, it too often skirts answers. It does, however, recreate the “Ballets Russes” collection, and for Yves Saint Laurent’s ideal viewer, that might well be what you came for. (G.V.)

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t a key moment in Snowpiercer, Chris Evans slips on a fish. It’s important. The plot of Snowpiercer is unabashedly allegorical: In the wake of a last-ditch strike against global warming, the population has diminished to the occupants of a single train in which the Haves enjoy atriums and fine dining up front while Have-Nots in the windowless rear cars eat protein blocks delivered by armed guard. And of the 20 minutes that Harvey Weinstein wanted Bong Joon-ho to cut in order to get a wide release for American audiences, the fish would probably have been on the chopping block. Coming in the middle of a vicious, bloody fight scene that takes a toll on their numbers, it’s a strikingly slapstick beat—if not comical, then certainly absurd—that isn’t necessary to put Evans’ Curtis in peril. (In a train where movement’s possible in only one direction, peril can be safely assumed pretty much from minute one.) And it’s not a moment that has much bearing on anything else. It’s just a bookend to the fish’s first appearance—an even more surreal moment, as one of the train-car thugs slices the fish open and passes it to his fellows, each of whom dip their weapons in its blood. It would, in theory, be easy enough to cut. But the great strength of Snowpiercer is the ways in which details build meanings within the framework of the fable, often lending subtlety to a movie whose premise isn’t at all subtle. The film could have been merely a taut spectacle of violence as the downtrodden folk of the tail section battle their way forward—The Warriors at 200 miles per hour. Instead, the spectacle itself is the violence. The resistance fighters turn out to be far more prepared for the armed guards that descend on them than they are for a sauna. In the context of Snowpiercer’s class warfare and increasingly fantastic settings the closer they get to the engine, soldiers slicing a fish open is a symbol not just of impending battle, but a revelation of unimaginable waste that suggests the

true resources of the front section without needing a word about greater numbers. Fish, as it happens, become a sticking point for Curtis. Though he begins as a standard reluctant hero, his uneasy relationship with food forms the backbone of a more interesting characterization. Scarcity within the train turns every meal into a competition, and though his goal of making it to the engine is the rallying point he uses to organize the resistance in the tail section, it’s the protein blocks that end up being his tipping point. During their journey, he gapes at the aquarium around them, unable to believe the sushi restaurant attached to it. The sushi gets eyed as if it’s poisonous, and down the bar, he hands out punishment via a protein bar foisted on frontsection toady Mason (Tilda Swinton). The unspoken uneasiness Curtis carries with him offers an undercurrent of dread beneath the usual mortal danger. It’s a reflection of a problem that eventually reveals their unwinnable war: The existing system can’t sustain a more equal situation. Children in the schoolroom car blurt factoids about the limitations of the train with the enthusiasm of those who know they’ll rule, and the schoolteacher (an outstanding Alison Pill) conducts the train’s propaganda anthem with terrifying fervor, and Curtis realizes the unanimity of what they’re up against. Then they hand out eggs, because this train moves in only one direction, and every symbol moves forward with them. The specter of this new generation lingers as the resistance journeys ever farther toward the front to an ecosystem that can’t, and won’t, sustain them. The occasionally-wicked tonal shifts also follow (if a sketch artist taking a “snapshot” of the questing group doesn’t make you smile, just wait for Swinton to say something), but these, too, are grace notes in a world they know can’t hold them. It’s Curtis’ lot to realize this first. It’s the fish’s job to prove it to him. 

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t’s officially upon us, as you’ve probably gathered by trying to make plans with anyone ages 25 to 39 on a Friday or Saturday in the last few weeks. “Yo, you wanna go to that thing on Frida—“ “Wedding. Next week?” “Wedding in Jersey. Week after?” “Wedding in Vermont. My cousin. What’s August look like for you?” And so it goes. Any worthwhile endeavor requires some effort, so realistically, weddings are going to continue to be something of a pain in the ass for all involved. But here are some practical tips, so you and your loved ones can come out the other side of wedding season without going into foreclosure and, perhaps more importantly, still speaking to each other. Bachelorette party. Some people consider y’all annoying—because sometimes y’all are super annoying. There’s something in the plastic used to make penis necklaces that temporarily makes perfectly reasonable, professional adult women into terrible human beings. And frankly, that’s fine. There are places made for that. Take Cavanaugh’s, for instance: They’re happy to take your inane screaming and unnecessarily large dance circle. Look for gentlemen in polos with popped collars to occupy the bridesmaid who’s recently divorced. Have fun, get turned up, but understand anyone with whom you come into contact during the course of your bachelorette adventures— bartenders, waiters, pole-dancing instructors, etc—should be tipped outrageously well. Bachelor party. Hope you don’t have mortgage payments due anytime soon. Good luck getting out of this one without dropping at least a week’s pay. It is, after all, the last time you will ever hang out as a group like this—until the next one, a few months from now. It’s important, though, of course; nothing says, “I’m prepared for a lifetime commitment” like paying a strange woman for 20 minutes of her time. So definitely don’t miss out on the not-at-all-clichéd trip to the strip club. Bride and groom. All those lovely details—the cute invitations with three levels of envelope goodness, the playlist with family-friendly tunes from nowhere near this decade, the sleeveless battleship-grey bridesmaid dresses—they will

all be forgotten. So stop stressing about them. No one cares except your mom, and she doesn’t really care; she just wants this last sprint of getting to be the boss of you before someone else usurps her officially. You know what people remember? The dessert table. The open bar. How hard it was to find the venue and the fact that you got married at 10 a.m. on a Tuesday to save money. Keep it simple, for your sake and your guests. Don’t waste a house payment on a dress you’ll wear one time, especially if it’s impossible to go to the bathroom while wearing it. And don’t get so drunk or exhausted that you don’t get to consummate that business. Sneak away mid-reception, if need be. Seriously, no one who matters will care. Family of the bride or groom. This isn’t about you, even if you’re signing the checks to the caterers. Prepare to be inconvenienced but well fed. There are two ways this might play out. If you and everyone else in the wedding live in the same city, this is just another fun, familiar block party—but with rental tuxes. In this case, your job is to take care of all the random details that come up and be friendly to out-oftowners. If you’re visiting your cousin across the country, prepare to not know anyone and roll with that. Be fun, bring value, and be able to navigate your own way around the city. It’s 2014; your phone is your concierge. Everyone else. This is actually about you. All the details were prepared so that you would have no responsibilities but having a good time. So do it. Bring a gift that, at bare minimum, covers the cost of feeding you and your date. Look like you’re enjoying yourself, even if these kinds of events cause you to become intensely nostalgic or introspective about your own life choices. Dance, for as long as you can physically stand it. Then go get some more cake. Unless someone in your car is a non-drinker, book a room at the hotel. Relationships are like thrift store clothes: varied and unique, each with the potential to be entirely useless, kind of OK or absolute magic, depending on your needs and where you are in life. Let the celebration you craft for that relationship— whether the formalities be legal, spiritual or otherwise—reflect its exceptional nature. 

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corn for them. More importantly, FUNGAL, they’re the wrong couple for you. Better to have a nice, clean, honest rejection over cocktails—a mutual recognition that you’re not a match—than to find yourself in bed being pressured to do something you don’t wanna do. Straight couples looking for a bi female third— someone both partners can share and enjoy— call that person a “unicorn,” because bi females open to playing with straight/bi couples are so damn rare. What do gay couples looking for a third call the beasts they seek? Frustrated Longtime Unicorn Seekers Taking Early Retirement We gays don’t have a special term for a guy open to sleeping with a male couple. But if we were going to give that guy an affectionate nickname, FLUSTER, I would go with “horse.” Because a horse, while a magnificent and majestic beast in its own right, is a whole lot easier to come by—and in and on and over—than one of those nearly-impossible-to-find bi female unicorns. I’m a producer with a Chicago-based production company started by a handful of former Oprah show producers. We specialize in developing unscripted/reality show concepts. We are thinking of producing a show about unicorns, bisexual women who wish to be “thirds,” and I thought you could possibly help us find women who identify as unicorns and could be potential characters. I look forward to hearing from you! Hoping Unicorns Not Television Averse You have two hurdles to clear, HUNTA, as you’re not just looking for unicorns, which are hard enough to find, but unicorns who wanna go on television and talk about being unicorns. (And you’ll probably want telegenic unicorns, too, which would be hurdle number three.) But I’m here to help: On the off chance that there are any telegenic unicorns out there reading this who want to be on TV—or any women who want to be on TV so bad that they’ll pretend to be unicorns—send me an email with “TV Unicorn” in the subject line, and I will forward your email on to the unicorn HUNTA. DEAR READERS: There was a little miscommunication during the production of last week’s column—and the fault was entirely mine. Elder-sex expert Joan Price advised Old But Alive, a reader hoping to arrange a threesome with a female cousin, to hang out in lesbian bars to find a third. I advised OBA to ignore that aspect of Price’s otherwise excellent advice, since there’s nothing lesbians hate more than opposite-sex couples trolling dyke bars. But here’s the thing: Price didn’t think she was advising an opposite-sex couple to hang out in lesbian bars. She thought OBA and the cousin were both women. I knew that OBA was a man because I saw OBA’s email address and his name. I don’t pass along names and email addresses when I share questions with guest experts, so Price didn’t have that information in front of her. I should’ve made it clear to Price that OBA was a man—at the very least, I should’ve checked in with Price before rapping her knuckles for appearing to advise an opposite-sex couple to cruise a lesbian bar. My apologies to Price! 

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County is conducting a search for dynamic and diverse candidates for the position of Executive Director (ED). The ED provides high level leadership and management of the association providing policy direction; develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships; provides leadership in overall educational program development and implementation; establishes program priorities and program integration across disciplines and within the broader extension system. Fund and resource development to support association programs is also a critical responsibility. Salary starting in the 85K range, commensurate with experience. Application review will begin July 15th.

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to federal, state and localfair housing laws, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discriminationbased on race; color; religion;sex; disability; familial; (presence of children);national origin; age (Pennsylvania and New Jersey); martial status or sexual orientation(Pennsylvania and New Jersey), or source of Income (Philadelphia only) in the sale, rentalor financing or insuring of housing. This paper will not knowingly accept any advertisingfor real estate which violates these laws. The law requires that all dwellings advertised beavailable on an equal opportunity basis. If you believe you have been discriminated againstin connection with the sale, rent, financing or insuring of housing or commercial property,call HUD at 1-888-799-2085

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Adorable 1BR, incl heat. Close to Everything

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STUDIO

325 Spruce (2R) Society Hill Studio , full bath, wood floors , sep. kit, heat inc. 2 avail. $750 & $795

ONE BEDROOM

315 New St. Old City (Bridgeview Condo) 1 Bedroom, 1 Bth., c/a, w&d, garage parking inc. $1.375.00 613 S. 8th St 3rd Flr. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, w&d, 2 window a/c’s, corner nice light 1307 N. Marshall (N. Liberties Area) Large 1 Br., 1 Bath, washer & dryer in the bldg. Abbitts Sq. 2nd & Lombard Upgraded 1 Br., 1 Bth, elevator bldg., c/a, w&d, door person $1,500.00

TW0 THREE & FOUR BEDROOM APARTMENTS

1904 Christian St All New Beautiful 2 Br., 1 Bath, c/a, w&d,, g/d,d/w 761 S. 4th St 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, w/w carpet, c/a, w&d

$1,750.00 $1,000.00

TOWNHOUSES

1727 Monument St (Temple University) 5 Brs., 3 Baths, w&d, yard basement $3000.00 238 ‘B’ Delancey St 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath,trinity, wood floors, w&d $1,595.00 1010 S. 7th (Bella Vista) 2 Bedrooms .or 1 Bedroom & Den, wood flrs, w&d, $1,050.00 208 N. Clarion St (Hahnemann Hospital) 2 Br., 1 Bth,, wood flrs, w&d, yard, bst. $1,200.00 236 Spruce 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bths, wood flrs, w&d, garden, deck, basemen $1,850.00 782 S. 6th St (Queen Village) 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, yard, w&d $1,445.00 1915 E. Albert (Fishtown) 3 Bdrms, 2 Baths, c/a, washer & dryer, yard $1,500.00

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12:00am-2:00pm Graduate Hospital 1021 S. 18th St. Unit B $269,900 Coldwell Banker Preferred

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BROAD & SPRUCE Studio’s & 1BR’s, W/W, C/A, W/D SPRUCE & 13TH Studio’s, 1&2 BR’s, HW floors, Laundry Walnut 1 &1 BR, 2Bd's, hardwood, laundry SPRUCE & 12TH & 23rd Great W/W, A/C BAINBRIDGE & 12TH Studio’s, C/A laundry, heat incl. Locust & 21stMod Studios & 1Bd's, PINE & 10TH Great 1BR’s, HW floors Pine & 21st Fab 1Bd's, hardwood, PINE & 9TH 2 BR, HW floorsheat incl., yard LOMBARD & 9TH Sunny 1BR’s, HW floors,heat C/Aincl. W/D Pine & 22nd 1 & 2Bd, hardwood,

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$750-1100 $1175 $875-1000 $875-1700 Lombard & 19th Newly renov, mod studio, 1 & 2Bd's QUEEN VILLAGE $770-995 Walnut & 23rd 1 & 2Bd's, hardwood, laundry BAINBRIDGE & 5TH NewlyMod renovated, Mod 1BR w/Deck, WD $1345-$1675 $800-850 Broad 1Bd's, W/D, incl.CA, $575-1000 Locust 21st Studios & C/A, 1Bd's,heat laundry, heat incl. CHRISTIAN & 5TH& Spruce Modern&1BR’s, W/W, C/A $895 $850-950 Pine & 21st 1Bd's, hardwood, heat incl., yard $850-995 CHRISTIAN & 3RD & 9th Fab 2BR $1200 Lombard 1Bd Trinity, & 2Bd,HW w/d,floors hardwood, laundry $700-1000 Pine & Studio’s 22nd 1 &&2Bd, heat incl. CHRISTIAN & 2ND Sunny 1BR,hardwood, HW floors $790-$925 $995-1100 Pine & 9th 2Bd's, $750-1100 Lombard 23rd &2Bd, bi-level, A/C FITZWATER & 2ND Fab Lgh/w 1 &floors, 3BR 1W/D $1000-$1600 $875-1000 MONROESpruce & 2ND & 12th Lg. 2Bd, 1BR, W/W $950 Chestnut & 20thbath, Ultra bi-level, mod 1Bd's, C/A, great location $995 1-1/2 laundry $875-1700 Lombard & 19th Newly renov, mod studio, 1 & 2Bd's $995-1350 Spruce & 16th Old World, 1 & 2Bd's, hardwood ART MUSEUM $800-850 Broad & Spruce Mod 1Bd's, W/D, C/A, heat incl. POPLAR & Great $1100 Art28TH Area Ultra Mod2BR 1 &&Bi-level 3Bd's, Deck, Parking laundry $950-1750 $850-995 Lombard 9th 1BdW/D, & 2Bd, w/d, hardwood, BROWN & 27TH Mod & 1BR’s, Spacious, C/A, W/D W/D. In Courtyard $1050-$1200 $995-1100 Pine 9th 2Bd's, h/w floors, $825-1375 City FabCute ultraStudio mod 1w/Yard & 2Bd's, deck BROWN &Old 24TH $750-$775 $995 Spruce & 12th 2Bd, 1-1/2 bath, bi-level, laundry PARRISHUniversity & 23RD Cute3Bd, Studio, W/Wtotally renovated $775 $1950 City bath, $995-1350 Spruce &2 16th Old Studio World, 1 & 2Bd's, hardwood GREEN & 21ST Newly Renovated $825 $950-1750 Art Area Ultra Mod 1 & 3Bd's, W/D, Deck, Parking $700 Nice Studio WALLACESpring & 20THGarden 1BR,Collonade-Extremely HW floors, EIK, Laundry $875 $825-1375 Old City EIK, Fab ultra mod 1 & 2Bd's, deck FAIRMOUNT Lg 2BR, HW $1400 $600-675 Q.V.& 20TH 3rd & Bambridge 1 &floors 2Bd's, W/W, C/A $1950 University City 3Bd, 2 bath, totally renovated SPRING GARDEN & 19TH Fab Studios/Loft, HW floors Laundry $775 $375 SPRING GARDEN 19TH Spring Studio’s & 1BR w/Yard Spring&Garden & 19th Studio, hardwood, Heat $700 Garden Collonade-Extremely Niceincl. Studio $825-$1125 $600-675 Q.V. 3rd & Bambridge 1 & 2Bd's, W/W, C/A $625 Fairmount & 18th Mod 1Bd, C/A, W/D OLD CITY $375 Spring Garden & 19th Studio, hardwood, Heat incl. ARCH & 3RD New, UltraGret mod 1BRMod Flats & Bi-levels, $600 Mt. Vernon &Fairmount 21st Studio, Yard, Laundry $625 & 18th 1Bd, C/A, W/DWD, Gym!! $1750-$2150 $600 Mt. Vernon & 21st Gret Studio, Yard, Laundry $700 Wallace & 20th 1Bd, parquet floors, yard MANAYUNK $700 Wallace & 20th 1Bd, parquet floors, yard BAKER STAspen (OFF MAIN) Great 1 laundry & 2BR, W/W, Parking Incl. $695-$950 $600 & 26thAspen 1Bd,& W/W, $600 26th 1Bd, W/W, laundry SPRUCE & 4TH Great Ultra 1BR, W/W, Laundry Chestnut & 20th mod 1Bd's, C/A, great location

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RITTENHOUSE SQUARE / FITLER SQUARE THE CHATHAM: 20th & WALNUT – Spacious Studios & One Bedroom in High rise, Doorman bldg w/Magnificent Western & Southern exposure, View of Rittenhouse Square, HW floors, Laundry on site, Professionally managed. AVAILABLE NOW / AUGUST! ALL UTILS INCL. FROM $1,325 23rd & PINE – Spacious Two Bedrooms across from Fitler Square Park, HW floors, Laundry on premises. AVAILABLE NOW / AUGUST! ALL UTILS INCL. - eXCept eLeCtrIC $1,950 21st & LOCUST – Contemporary Studios, HW floors, High ceilings, Laundry, Rittenhouse Square area. AVAILABLE NOW! ALL UTILS INCL. – eXpCept eLeCtrIC FROM $895 21st & KATER – Modern Two Bedroom Townhome, W/W, C/A, W/D, Yard & Basement, Dog Friendly. AVAILABLE AUGUST! $1,835 16th & RODMAN – Bright 2 Bedroom townhome, HW floors, C/A, W/D, Yard & Basement, Dogs are welcomed! AVAILABLE AUGUST! $1,385 19th & SANSOM – Beautiful Bi-Level One Bedroom, HW floors, A/C, 1.5Baths, Steps away from Rittenhouse Square Park. AVAILABLE AUGUST! ALL UTILS INCL. – eXpCept eLeCtrIC $1,385

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11th & RODMAN – Charming Bi-level Studio, Private entrance & Courtyard, Great location Avenue of the Arts, HW floors, Laundry. AVAILABLE AUGUST! $895 12th & LOCUST – Contemporary One Bedroom, HW floors, Bright & Cheery, A/C, Laundry on premise. AVAILABLE AUGUST! $1,185

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12th & SPRUCE – Bright Studio with Exposed brick, HW floors, High ceilings, Laundry on premises, Extra storage. AVAILABLE AUGUST! ALL UTILS INCL. – eXCept eLeCtrIC $935

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She was the work of a French architect and the pinnacle of Art Deco style. From a beautifully appointed lobby to its spectacular roof deck, the Metropolitan offers 26-stories of today’s most luxurious apartment living in large studios and 1 and 2-bedroom apartments.

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Parc rittenhouse 225 S. 18th Street

· 24 hour doorman · State-of-the-art fitness center · Media room, resident lounge, conference room · Beautifully landscaped deck with seasonal in-ground pool, hot tub, and skyline views

· Pet friendly · All apartments have washers and dryers Studio with balcony overlooking the building’s landscaped courtyard, wood floors, marble bath, 403 sf $1,575 Junior one bedroom with wood floors, an open contemporary kitchen with breakfast bar, marble bathroom, $1,750 506 sf

1 bedroom, wood floors, spacious contemporary kitchen, marble bathroom, large closet in bedroom, 614 sf $1,895 1 bedroom plus den, 1.5 bath with a large living room/ dining room, contemporary kitchen, wood floors and W/D, 1350 sf $3,450

2 bedroom, 2 bath with all rooms facing south, wood floors, marble baths, open high-end kitchen, W/D, 1008sf $3,450

Washington square hoPkinson house 604-36 S. WASHINGTON SQ. Efficiency with wood floors, an open kitchen and large bathroom, 415 sf $1,050 Studio with an alcove overlooking Washington Square with great closet space, 600 sf $1,425 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, lots of natural light, treetop views of South $2,575 Philadelphia, 1200 sf 1119 PINe STreeT 2 bedroom plus loft, 2 bathroom with an open and updated kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, W/D and one parking space, 2000 sf $3,300 indePendence Place 233 SOUTH 6TH STreeT 1 bedroom in excellent condition with an open kitchen, large bathroom, treetop views and great closet space, 897 sf $1,600 strickland roW 1014 SPrUce STreeT 1 bedroom, 1 bath, hardwood floors, decorative fireplace, seasonal community outdoor pool, 765 sf $1,390 society hill AbbOTT’S SQUAre 530 S. 2Nd STreeT 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath overlooking Headhouse Square with a balcony, spacious living area and great closets, 842 sf $1,395

Wanamaker house

2020 WaLnut Street · 24 hour doorman · One block from Rittenhouse Square · State-of-the-Art fitness center · Seasoonal rooftop pool

Studio with a large bay window, panoramic city views, an open kitchen and great closet space, 548 sf $1,350 1 bedroom on a high floor with two bay windows, dramatic city views and an open kitchen, 700 sf $1,795 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, bay windows providing city views, 1200 sf $2,750 Tri-level Wanamaker House townhome with 3 bedrooms plus a family room and 2.5 bathrooms, large bay windows, great closet space and a washer/dryer, 1900 sf $3,900

society hill toWers 200-220 LOcUST STreeT Studio with treetop views to the east providing great morning light and river views, floor-to-ceiling windows, 548 sf $1,375 1 bedroom on a high floor with dramatic views of the Delaware River, floor-to-ceiling windows and lots of natural light, 728 sf $1,550 Completely renovated corner 1 bedroom with wood floors, an open chef’s kitchen, designer bathroom and city views, 775 sf $2,250 avenue of the arts academy house 1420 locust street Junior 1 bedroom on a high floor with stunning west views, a spacious kitchen and great closet space, 624 sf $1,475 1 bedroom on a high floor with panoramic south views, a Juliet balcony, W/D, 706 sf $1,695 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath with city views to the north and east and a great entertaining space, 1019 sf $2,500 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath on a high floor with panoramic north and east city views, generous entertaining space, a large kitchen and W/D in unit, 1524 sf $3,100 center city one 1326 sPruce street 2 bedroom, 2 baths, balcony, city skyline views, great closet space, W/D in unit, 1209 sf $2,150

131 SOUTH 13TH STreeT Brand new 1 bedroom in a walkup in the heart of Midtown Village with hardwood floors, designer kitchen and bath and washer/ dryer, 501 sf $1,475 THe reSIdeNceS AT THe rITz-cArLTON 1414 S PeNN SQUAre 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths, views of South Penn Square, wood floors, open contemporary kitchen, designer bathroom, 1042 sf $2,950 rittenhouse square the rittenhouse 210 W. rittenhouse sq. Furnished Studio with panoramic western city views, a large bathroom appointed in marble, a separate kitchen and washer/dryer, 583 sf $1,695 the Wellington 135 s. 19th street East facing studio, new carpet, separate kitchen, large bathroom, 409 sf $1,125 1 bedroom, western city views, large windows, generous floor plan, great closet space, 596 sf $1,575 the dorchester 226 W. rittenhouse sq. Updated efficiency with a new kitchen and new bath and large windows, 359 sf $1,295

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2031 LocuSt Street · 24 hour doorman · State-of-the-art fitness center · Many apartments have recently been updated with brand new kitchens and hardwood floors · Pet friendly · Washers and dryers in many of the apartments · All utilities included except for electric 1 bedroom with city view to the north, a spacious living/ dining room, 2 large closets, 567 sf $1,375 Large Corner 1 bedroom with lots of natural light, a separate dining room and brand new berber carpet, 826 sf $1,750 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, eastern city views, galley kitchen, new berber carpet, 928 sf $2,195

Studio offering partial views of Rittenhouse Square, oversized windows and lots of open space, 583 sf $1,395 Completely renovated junior 1 bedroom with a south-facing balcony, designer kitchen and bath, and wood floors, 611 sf $1,695 Deluxe 1 bedroom with a new kitchen, new carpet, lots of natural light, balcony with Rittenhouse Square and city skyline views, 848 sf $2,250 the rittenhouse savoy 1810 S. rITTeNHOUSe SQ. Efficiency with western city views and great closet space, 461 sf $1,190 313 SOUTH 18TH STreeT 1 bedroom with lots of natural light, a beautifully appointed new kitchen and bathroom, wood floors, one block from Rittenhouse Square, 720 sf $1,595 126 SOUTH 16TH STreeT Brand new studio with wood floors and a modern kitchen and bathroom, half a block from Rittenhouse Row, W/D, 308 sf $1,290 129 south 18th street 1 bedroom, large bay window overlooking 18th Street, open kitchen, wood floors, 750 sf $1,595

the WarWick 1701 locust street Studio on a high floor with an open kitchen, wood floors and marble appointed bathroom, 404 sf $1,495 Furnished Junior 1 Bedroom, with an open kitchen, marble bath and great closet space, 531 sf $1,925 1 bedroom penthouse with lots of natural light, a beautifully appointed kitchen, marble bathroom and wood floors, W/D, 593 sf $1,995 Corner 2 bedroom, 2 bath with wood floors, an open kitchen, marble bathrooms and wonderful north and west city views, 1199 sf $3,250 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 270 degree city views, open kitchen, marble baths, hardwood floors, high-end finishes throughout, 1978 sf $5,500

the Barclay 237 S. 18TH STreeT 3 bedroom, 3 bath overlooking Rittenhouse Square with an updated kitchen, lots of natural light and magnificently restored original building details, 2338 sf $7,500 art museum the PhiladelPhian 2401 PeNNSyLvANIA Ave Studio with a balcony, Fairmount views and large brand new kitchen and bathroom 603 sf $1,250

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1143 S. DORRANCE ST.

By OwnER

2 Bedrooms, 19th & Ellsworth Vic. $220,000

2213 ROSEWOOD ST 3br., 1.5ba., New Carpet thru-out. New roof, windows, heat & HW. 1 block from Broad St.

Renovated, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Finished Basement. $369,000.

$165,000

GRADUATE HOSPITAL AREA 1606 WEBSTER ST. 1621 WEBSTER ST.

Renovated, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Finished Basement. $365,000.

CONVENIENCE STORE & 2 APARTMENTSSOUTH PHILLY 2203-2205 S. 7TH ST.

Double Wide Plus 2 Apartments. $219,000.

NORTH PHILADELPHIA-REDUCED PRICE 2831 N. 26TH ST.

267-239-0390

4 Bedrooms, Porch Front, Original Details. $43,900.

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA HOMESLIVE IN OR RENT 2043 S. DARIEN ST.

3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom. $95,000.

2205 S. WOODSTOCK ST. 3 Bedrooms. $115,000.

HOUSES WITH GARAGE

1518 S. STANLEY ST.

30th & Dickinson Vic. 3 Bedrooms. Garage. $79,000.

6037 BUIST AVE.

3 Bedrooms, Garage. $69,900.

EAST PASSYUNK VICINITY 405 WATKINS ST.

3 Floors, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms. $118,000.

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Washington square West $895,000

Queen Village

Rare opportunity to acquire a grand scale historic 5BD/4.5BA home in a prime Washington Square West location! With 1-year prepaid remote controlled gated parking spot, historic façade, plenty of closets, space galore, fireplaces, skylights and more, you’ll fall in love with this beautiful abode instantly!

Charming historical trinity style 2BD/1.25BA home features hardwood floors, handsome original repointed façade, cedar closets (one walk-in!), an awesome den, basement with laundry facilities and room for storage and so much more! Come see for yourself!

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Queen Village

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$835,000

Just reduced!! impeccably maintained spectacular boutique bi-level 3BD/2.5BA unit with large deck, private master suite balcony, open layout, 1-car garage parking and more in the MEREDiTh catchment! This breathtaking home offers you the safety and security of a condo with the feel of a private townhome. Don’t miss!

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North Phila – 2428 N 25th St Comercially zoned Corner Property W/ Fenced side and backyard, Last Used as Family Daycare $52,900

2601 Pennsylvania Ave #934 HW Floors, Contemporary kitchen with breakfast bar, 24/7 concierge and shuttle bus to center city

$119,900

2601 Pennsylvania Ave #242 Spacious 1BR Euro Contemporary Kitchen and bath HW Floors and storage galore in amenity rich bldg.

$175,000

1828 Green St #1R 12 Ft Ceilings Hw Floors SS appl Upgraded HVAC and deeded parking

$245,000

2001 Hamilton St #2026 1BR/1BA includes parking Open ﬂoor plan modern kitchen custom cabinets pool

$69,000

$249,000

Eastwick – Southwest – Clean vacant land spanning 3 addresses waiting to be built on, New construction everywhere!

$69,800

787 N Pennock St 2 Story, 2BR home with Hardwood ﬂoors exposed brick granite counters Best Price

$259,900

Greys Ferry – 1604 S Newkirk St Great Investment opportunity for an investor looking for turnkey rental income or a new home buyer $69,900

921 N Bambrey St Charming home ﬂooded with with Natural light and abundance of character on quiet friendly St

$274,000

Southwest – 6201-6205 Harley Ave Clean Vacant Land waiting to be built on, New Consruction going on everywhere Make an Offer! $69,900

2429 Locust St #31 Renovated 1BR1BA, High Ceilings, Wood Flooring Storage included

$319,000

Juniata – 1650 E Lycoming Ave Really Nice 2 BR home great condition with spacious master, lots of storage, Off St parking

$95,000

866 N Beechwood St Gracious 3BR/1BA Front porch, Renovated 2 story with Garage Hw ﬂors, A/C Beautiful

$360,000

Briarcliff – 209 Westbridge Glenholden 3BR/1.5BA Central Air Garage

$98,000

2721 Cambridge St Beautiful brand new home with unique details and roof deck

$414,900

Northeast Phila – 2117 E Tioga St 3BR Home with Hardwood Floors Basement Best home on the block

$99,900

Point Breeze – 1501 S Newkirk St Corner Commercial with income producing apt above perfect for an investment or new business $104,900

RITTENHOUSE SQUARE / FILTER SQUARE / AVENUE OF THE ARTS 2429 Locust St #31 Renovated 1BR1BA, High Ceilings, Wood Flooring Storage included

$319,000

2037 Spruce St Modern tech savvy 1860’s Brownstone featured in Forbes Magazine for “Smart House” Features! 2132 Race St 4BR/4BA Finished Lower Level W Gym media room deck hardwood ﬂoors Gated entrance 4 Car parking

$1,799,000 $2,295,000

OLD CITY / LOFT DISTRICT / CHINA TOWN 301 Race St Unit 321 1 BR Condo in Od City, High Ceiling, CA HW ﬂoors many upgrades 102 Church St #408 Newly Renovated spacious 2BR/2BA Condo with ﬁre place and roof deck! Lots of space 1215-21 Wood St #3 Rare 2BR/2BA condo with 2 Car Parking Combining Contemporary with Industrial 5 Loxley Ct Historic Brick courtyard 4BR/2BA 2 Fireplaces, Kitchen recently renovated, Patio

$119,900

Germantown – 241 E Armat St Great Investment Opp! Duplex plus 2 Large garages u unit -4BR/2BA 2nd Unit 2BR/1BA $114,000 Old Kensington – 146 W Palmer St Great Corner Location Commercial Space with a 2 BR Apt above being sold In AS IS Condition $149,900 $159,900

North Phila – Temple University area 1838 N 19th St 19121 $240,000 $344,900 $425,000 $525,000

South Phila - 343 Gladstone St Meticulously maintained 3BR/1BA home easy access to shopping, restaurants highways and center city $169,900 Point Breeze – 2238 Titan St Stunning 2BR home, New Everything C/A, Granite, SS Appliances HW Floors Must See!

$178,900

Temple – 1619 Bouvier St Investment Prop Potential $2,300 Rent roll 6BR/2BA 2009 Renovation W/D Yard 10Yr Roof warranty $199,000

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Germantown West – 265 W Rittenhouse St Don’t Miss out on this beautiful 5BR/2BA twin with original details and large yard

219 S Sartain St Charming renovated 2BR/1BA, C/A, Lined ﬁreplaces, Patio

$389,999

108 Lombard St Newly Renovated 3BR/1.5BA,Custom Kitchen baths, Garage Roofdeck

$799,900

1101 Locust St 5BC 4BR or 3BR+Den Private terrace Parking high End Kitchen

Olney – 162 Rosemar St Great Rehab New Price

Upper Olney – 6130 N Franklin St Beautiful home recently renovated in mint condition 3BR/1.5BA garage full ﬁnished basement $159,000

$1,850,000

$208,000 West – 3508-10 W Allegheny Ave This Beautiful well maintained home located on the out skirts of East Falls , Won’t Last long $209,999 Fishtown – 1800 Memphis St 3BR/1BA with Character modern updates lots of light and outdoor space at a totally doable price

QUEEN VILLAGE/ BELLA VISTA / GRADUATE HOSPITAL / SOUTH PHILA.

$229,000

1014 W Oregon Ave Fresh Renovated 3BR/1BA, Large 16x20 Concrete Patio

$179,000

Glenside – 2371 Mt Carmel Ave 4BR Colonial home, HW Floors freshly painted, Great Location

2251 League St Amazing 3BR updated home HW Floors CA and SS Appliances

$219,000

Fishtown – 1800 Memphis St 3BR/1BA with Characer modern updates lots of ligt and utdoor space at a totally doable price

$224,900

723 Hall St 3BR/1BA Bella Vista home close to Italian Market and Passyunk Square!

$229,900

Elkins Park – 8231 Forrest Ave 3BR/1.5BA Dutch Colonial, yard Screened in porch, HW Floors, Fireplace, C/A , SS Appl

$259,000

228-30 Catharine St #2 Lovely Queen Village trinity style home, Courtyard 2BR/1BA in Unit laundry C/A

$235,000

Old Kensington – 2400-4 N 9th St Multi Unit Property Currently generating good cash ﬂow

$280,000

920 League St Well Cared for 3 Story home in the heart of the Italian Market eat in Kitchen, Modern Bath, New windows

$260,000

East Falls - 4433 Driftwood Unit 107 Newer townhome at Hilltop at Falls Ridge 2BR/2BA, Garage tons of upgrades throughout $285,000

$424,900

2051 Catharine St Large Victorian 3BR/2BA with Garden and Bi-Level Roof Deck

$424,900

721 S 3rd St 19147 3BR/2.5 A renovated Meredith catchment area home w/ private patio

$479,000 $574,900

1810 Christian St Better than New Construction in Quincy Court 3BR with Garage parking

$695,000

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$299,900

1021 S 18th St Unit C Large BiLevel 2BR/2BA Condo with 2 Decks

$199,900

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1020 S Randolph St Updated 3BR/2BA with Large Garden

330 N Sloan St 2BR/1BA 670 Sq Ft W Powelton charmer, huge Yard CA , smart use of space throughout 4721 Springﬁeld Ave Turnkey Triplex: Great Location 1BR Units Sep Utilities New furnaces and 200 amp elec svc

$399,900

4629 Hazel Ave 6BR/2BA Large Sunny rooms with beautiful millwork & c.1910 details and coveted Catchment block

$515,000

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North Phila – 2430 N 25th St Mixed Use Property in Features storefront, private full bath and large 5BR home with garage $62,900 Germantown – 5905 McCallum St Super Cute & Cozy Starter Home in the heart of Germantown!

1534 Christian St Beautiful Home, Open Floor Plan HW Floors SS Appl, Rear Deck and More

4 6 p h i l a d e l p h i a w e e k ly

$55,000

Carroll Park – 6016 W Thompson St spacious home on safe block with Large bedrooms!

NORTHERN LIBERTIES / NORTH PHILADELPHIA 813-17 N 5th St #301 Spacious Loft Style 2BR/1BA Condo in Prime location Private deck with bridge views

$229,900

Fishtown - 1822 Diamond St Great Investment Opportunity! Duplex in the Temple U Area, Made up of 2 Units 1 -2BR 2nd 5BR $285,000 Fishtown – 1301 N Front St #C Condo with parking 2BR/2BA Den HW Floors Open ﬂoor plan exposed beams, double skylights $285,000 Fishtown – 2226 Martha St 2BR/2.5BA 3 Story New Construction

New Construction $289,900

Chinatown – 1100 Vine St P201 2BR Penthouse unit with HW Floors and a modern kitchen Pet Friendly

$325,000

East Passyunk 2031 S 10th St Join us for a tour of this beautifully Renovated S Philly Home near Passyunk Sq

$325,000

Port Richmond – 3007 Richmond St Newly renovated duplex 1st unit 2BR/1.5BA, 2nd Unit 3BR/2.5BA C/A HW Floors, Yard $329,900 $269,900

Fishtown – 2336 E Cumberland St 4BR/2BA HW Floors custom woodwork newer windows deck kitchen renovated a few years ago

1524 N Hancock St #202 Bi-Level Unit open loft space HW Floors, Large Windows, 14 FT Ceilings, Open kitchen W/ Granite $350,000 901 N Penn St #F1102 Luxury Living 1BR/2BA condo open ﬂoor plan 9ft ceilings HW ﬂoors Gourmet kitchen

$399,900

414 Olive St One of a kind extra wide Carriage House with large yard and Garage! 2BR with Ofﬁce/Den

$435,000

UNIVERSITY CITY / WEST PHILADELPHIA

$344,900 Fishtown – 813 E Girard Ave Great 4BR/1.5BA Stylish Home with Lots of Character New boiler All utilities separate

$350,000

Frankford – 4441-49 Frankford Ave Opportunity to own a supermarket with gross receipts between $40K-60K a Month in Phila $385,000 3805-3807 Lauriston Brand New Luxury twin homes 3BR/3BA decks Gardens Garags 10 Yr Tax Abatement Mt Airy – 520 E Durham Spacious and stunning 4BR/3,5BA detached home in an excellent neighborhood

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$350,000

2201-3 N Front St Apt#3 Great Investment opportunity! Corner Property inc (3) 1 BR Apts, Catering Hall, New Roof

$399,999+ $529,000

$12,000

Gladwyne – 1147 Conshohocken State Rd Updated 3BR/3BA home on almost an acre in Gladwyne, Two Car garage, Fenced in Yard $639,000

Kensington – 3155 Weymouth St 3BR, AS IS Cash Offer Preferred, Tenant Occupied

$18,900

Old Kensington – 1954-58 & 1960 N 2nd St Commercial Investment opportunity! 3 Story Warehouse plus bar and garage $1,000,000

117 N 63rd St Unimproved Lot

$14,900

Frankford – 1101-3 Frankford Ave Ready for investors, 22.000 + Sq Ft Property is approx for 1 Commercial unit, 15 res Units W 1-1 Parking

North Phila – 3425 N Bodine 2BR/1BA Below Market Value and can be used as a starter home or a good buy for an Invester

$29,900

$1,800,000

West Phila – 5735 Filbert St 19139

$46,500

Grays Ferry- 2501 Oakford St. Vacant WH with lots of potential for residential conversion, commercial use, warehouse or ofﬁce space! $1,950,000

Mantua – 3953 Brown St Buildable Lot There are Currently 3 other lots avail on this same street get them while you can

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CENTER CITY LUXURY SALES

Avenue of the Arts

oramic southern views, lots of natural light, great closet space, an open kitchen, balcony and W/D, 873 sf $285,000

ACADEMY HOUSE 1420 LOCUST STREET 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath on a high floor with north and east city views, large great room and a W/D in the unit, 1019 sf $359,900

WHITE BUILDING 105 S. 12TH STREET 1 bedroom loft with 18’ exposed brick barrel ceilings, exposed brick walls and ductwork, an open chef’s kitchen, highend bathroom and wood floors, 898 sf

CENTER CITY ONE 1326 SPRUCE STREET

$399,900

1 bedroom on a high floor with pan-

SOCIETY HILL TOWERS

1183 SF $469,900 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, COMPLETELY UPDATED

Rittenhouse Square

Art Museum

THE PHILADELPHIAN 2401 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE

1 bedroom overlooking the Art Museum with a large kitchen, spacious great room and excellent closet space throughout, 1262 sf $199,900 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, updated kitchen, intimate northeast city views, excellent closet space, 1538 sf $299,900

Society Hill

40 ST. JAMES COURT

Multi-level townhouse condo with soar-

THE BARCLAY

lots of natural light,updated eat-in kitchen, marble bath, beautiful original building $639,900 details, 1136 sf

views, an open contemporary kitchen, wood floors, custom California closet, marble appointed bathroom, W/D, 499 sf

Junior 1 bedroom with north city

THE BARCLAY 237 S. 18TH STREET

Open 7/6 1:00-1:30pm $344,950 1 bedroom, wood floors, balcony, marble

floor-to-floor ceiling windows, panoramic southern views, 712 sf $259,900 1 bedroom, wood floors, floor to ceiling

bath, excellent closet space, 765 sf

$389,900

1 bedroom plus den (can be used as 2nd

bedroom), 2 bathroom with 2 balconies overlooking the building’s landscaped courtyard, large modern kitchen, marble baths, hardwood floors, 1422 sf $729,900 2 bedroom home converted to a custom 1 bedroom plus den, 2 baths, furnished, designer finishes and features, open floor plan, luxurious master suite, southern views, 1079 sf $885,000

Spacious 2 bedroom plus home office, 2 bathroom with an open chef’s

Open 7/6 12:30-1:00pm

$1,075,000

$269,900 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, north and west treetop city views, wood floors, floor-toceiling windows, great living/entertaining $469,900 space, 1183 sf

PENN’S LANDING SQUARE 313 S. 2ND ST. #3B 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath with direct street access, one parking spot included, wood floors, an open updated kitchen, lots of natural light, 915 sf Open 7/6 2:00-2:30pm

PARC RITTENHOUSE 2080 SF $1,075,000 2 BEDROOMS + STUDY, 2 BATHS, GENEROUS ENTERTAINING SPACE OPEN 7/6 12:30-1:00PM

1173 SF $499,900 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, BALCONY, UPDATED THROUGHOUT

city views, a large balcony, open floor plan with chef’s kitchen and generous entertaining space, luxurious master suite, 1853 sf $2,000,000

WANAMAKER HOUSE 2020 WALNUT STREET

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, floor-to-ceiling bay windows, eat-in-kitchen, generous entertaining space, 1198 sf $499,900 Chancellor Street townhome with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, hardwood floors and updated kitchen and baths, 1300 sf $599,000

THE DORCHESTER

Junior 1 bedroom with lots of natural light, south-facing windows, balcony, wood floors and great closet space, 623 sf $350,000 Completely renovated 1 bedroom on a high floor with dramatic sunset city views to the west, wood floors throughout, balcony, an open high-end kitchen and magnificent bathroom, 723 sf $399,900 Spectacular 2 bedroom, 2 bath with south-facing treetop views from all rooms, an open designer kitchen, beautifully appointed bathrooms, custom finishes throughout, 1281 sf $725,000

Washington Square 700 LOCUST STREET

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with a view

of Washington Square, wood floors, an updated kitchen and bath, and one car $650,000 parking, 1160 sf

INDEPENDENCE PLACE 241 SOUTH 6TH STREET

South facing 1 bedroom with an open floor plan, private balcony, kitchen with great cabinet and counter space, and a $295,000 W/D, 928 sf 1 bedroom plus alcove, 1.5 baths, balcony providing Washington Square and city skyline views, large bedroom with ensuite bath and walk-in closet, 1118 sf $429,900 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with balcony and treetop city views, wood floors, open updated kitchen, renovated baths, $499,900 1173 sf

620 PINE STREET

Three story Washington Square town-

home with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, parking, an open kitchen, private patio and $850,000 basement, 2740 sf

STRICKLAND ROW 1014 SPRUCE STREET

Sun-soaked bi-level with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, wood floors and a recently $289,900 renovated kitchen, 857 sf

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kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, formal dining room, lavish master suite, marble bathrooms, excellent closet space and two private balconies overlooking the building’s landscaped courtyard, 2080 sf

potential investment opportunity, 700 sf

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spectacular southern views and amazing natural light, marble bathrooms, a large kitchen appointed with high end finishes $899,900 and appliances, 1565 sf 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom with 270 degree city views, hardwood floors, an open floor plan with chef’s kitchen, marble bathrooms, $1,200,000 washer/dryer, 1978 sf 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom on a high floor with 270 degree city views, hardwood floors, an open floor plan with chef’s kitchen and luxurious master suite, $1,250,000 1978 sf

1 bedroom, excellent closet space,

windows with breathtaking river views,

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One-of-a-kind bi-level penthouse with

SOCIETY HILL TOWERS 200-220 LOCUST STREET

Custom penthouse, with 270 degree

2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, wood floors,

THE WARWICK 1701 LOCUST STREET

Multi-level townhouse condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, lots of natural light, high ceilings, wood floors, and a balcony overlooking the landscaped courtyard, 1602 sf $499,900

1900 SF $1,249,900 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS, ORIGINAL BUILDING DETAILS AND MODERN UPDATES

PARC RITTENHOUSE 225 S. 18TH STREET

building details including high ceilings and oversized windows as well as high-end modern features such as an open chef’s kitchen, there are custom stained glass windows throughout and lots of natural light, 1900 sf $1,249,900

22 ST. JAMES COURT

INDEPENDENCE PLACE

1830 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE

Corner 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom with original

ing ceiling heights, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, renovated kitchen and baths, wood floors, $579,900 balcony, 1566