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“As we begin installing our new payby-plate kiosks, we’ll also be changing behavior, and we need the public’s cooperation. The key to this cooperation is: Remember your license plate.”

The Philadelphia School District is not doing too hot right now.

With 1,000 displaced students from Benjamin Franklin High School still awaiting where they’ll go while the district deals with asbestos to having to explain how a $37 million construction project to remediate the toxic insulation went south to upset parents and teachers in a pair of town hall meetings last week. With the school not estimated to open again until January, plans to send students to neighboring schools have many, needless to say, incensed.

— Scott Petri, the executive director of the PPA during a press conference Tuesday on the new installs. It’s Thursday and we’re still trying to decide if we’re supposed to take that as advice or if this was just the usual snide smugery we’ve come to loathe from our city’s parking authority peeps.

This week, the Philadelphia Parking Authority unveiled its new smart meter where all you need is your license plate information to park and pay on the quick. Everything is in the system for both you and the meter maid to verify and you don’t have to put the ticket jawns inside your dash anymore. They are being BETA tested throughout the city. Perhaps, it’ll curb mistakes. We wonder if they’ll use it in their own right to avoid situations like this.

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his is a story about a private comhave two rows of spots running perpendicular pany seizing public land — apparto Summer Street. Afterwards, the lot had the ently without seeking, or receivroom to add dozens of new spots since it was ing, permission — to turn a heftier wide enough to back vehicles into spots on profit than that which it’s both sides of the narrow strip. already turning across the Officials with the city Department city of Philadelphia. of Licenses and Inspections told PW

BY BRIAN It’s also a tale of a years long that there is no record of the compaHICKEY grudge held by a citizen who finally ny ever seeking permission or zoning aired his grievances in recent weeks. clearance to do so for a parking lot In doing so, he forced a private busithat runs along Summer Street beness to apologize to the city for what it had tween 12th and 13th. done, and promise to return the land to its The expansion, which added approximaterightful owners within 30 days. ly 1,584 square feet (3 feet wide over a tenth of The tipster, who doesn’t want to be publicly a mile block), enabled the lot to add roughly identified, has worked for various Chinatown 25 spots to its parking inventory. This transbusinesses for more than a decade. He’d of- lated into unknown profits over the past sevten spend his breaks “reading the papers and eral years. The lot currently charges $215 for drinking coffee” in his car, which he’d park monthly parking. in an E-Z Park Inc. lot near 12th and Vine That expansion left cars hanging out onto streets. a sidewalk that was transformed into a slalom Around eight to 10 years ago, he noticed course for wheelchair users or people pushing paving crews rolling into the lot but didn’t strollers. think much of it until the next night.

It’s that latter part which really set the tip“Something didn’t look right. I got out and ster off a month or so back, prompting him to scratched my head,” he told PW in late Sepgo public with a story that apparently nobody tember near the lot, which sits in the shadelse noticed. ows of the now defunct Hahnemann Hospital.

“I have no idea how people didn’t pick up “’WTF is this?’ is what I thought. The sidewalk on this over the years. Even the PPA people next to the lot had shrunk by three feet.” who are checking meters every day. I just That’s right: E-Z Park Inc. — a familet it go, I guess,” he said. “One day a couple ly-owned business which has “owned, leased months ago, I saw an elderly gentleman strugand managed more than 100 locations in the gling on the passenger side of his car. He got a Philadelphia area” and will “continue to seek younger gentleman out and into a wheelchair. expansion opportunities” — expanded its That was it. They realized they couldn’t get parking lot footprint in a fashion that cut the down the sidewalk. That got me really angry.” width of the public sidewalk in half for the After approaching the men and telling length of an entire city block. them they should look into potential AmeriThe crew paved over single slabs of sidecans with Disabilities Act violations, he startwalk along one-tenth of a mile and slid the ed “a mission to make those motherfuckers “concrete parking bumpers” back several feet. put the sidewalk back.”

Before, vehicles along one side of the lot He invited a reporter to meet him at the were positioned parallel to the street, facing scene and his version of events checked out east to west, as the space was too narrow to visually, so calls were made to the Department

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of Licenses and Inspections, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, E-Z Park Inc., First District City Councilman Mark Squilla and disability rights advocates.

What we saw was clear evidence of entire sidewalk slabs covered with newer paving.

Many vehicles jutted out over the remaining portion of sidewalk, offering limited space between cars, parking meters and the curb line.

Harvey Spear — the company owner whom city officials called the “parking czar” with development interests beyond parking lots — did not respond to several requests to comment on this story. Squilla, the city councilman for the district in which the lot is located, hadn’t heard about the situation until we reached out to him.

Squilla, who received a $1,000 campaign donation from Spear who also hosted a fundraiser for the councilman and Mayor Jim Kenney that fall, said the situation “speaks to the problem of how our agencies enforce our rules and laws.”

“Most of the time our departments do complaint driven enforcement,” he shared in an pendicularemail dated Oct. 3. “We come across this a lot ot had theand sometimes it takes a while for our survey nce it wasteams to come up with the proper boundarspots onies.” p.

As for the overarching issues involved, epartmentSquilla noted that, “I am strongly opposed to s told PWpublic land being used by private businesses he compa-or residents and believe we need to do a better or zoningjob of enforcement.” arking lot PPA spokesman Martin O’Rourke deferred Street be-to the city for comment, as zoning and development issues aren’t part of the agency’s proximate-purview, even though the cars were illegally a tenth of parked over portions of sidewalks. d roughly Before our calls, neither L&I nor the his trans-Streets Department had heard about the ree past sev-paving issues since they’d fielded no comes $215 forplaints through the city’s 311 system. (That isn’t all too surprising, considering that Sumg out ontomer Street along that stretch is essentially a o a slalomglorified alley.) e pushing Upon learning of the situation, L&I spokeswoman Karen Guss asked around internalset the tip-ly. Inspectors were sent out to investigate in ing him tomid-September, and they issued 27 code-violaly nobodytion notices to the lot owner for parking vehicles on the sidewalk. n’t pick up Each one runs $100, and L&I let them know PA peoplethat they weren’t done as they deemed the sitay. I justuation “a flat-out hijacking.” y a couple “Each day this occurs is a separate violaman strug-tion, so L&I inspectors will keep going back r. He got aand ticketing,” Guss said, noting that there heelchair.were no Zoning Board of Adjustment records uldn’t getof the project. “For now, we’re going to keep ly angry.” issuing tickets to see if that will work. The nd tellingprocess is not the quickest thing in the world, al Ameri-and the fines will add up. That can be a good s, he start-way of enforcement with this kind of thing. herfuckersThe goal here is that hopefully they’ll get tired of paying the fines off and fix the situation.” him at the Flash-forward to just last week, and it ecked outseems as if that approach had an impact. epartment An inspector returned after the first round

of tickets, spoke with management and let them know that L&I was going to keep the pressure on. The owner, Spear, then contacted L&I, according to department officials.

“He committed to bringing all parking spots back within the boundaries of the lot,” Guss said. “He is also going to repair the car curbs throughout the lot, so that cars in legal spots no longer overhang onto the sidewalk.”

L&I gave him a month to follow-through on those promises. They will check back in early November to determine whether they did. If so, that would likely be the end of the city’s interest in the matter.

“Assuming follow-through by owner, this is a really nice result because it gets us the cleared-off sidewalk in a way that conserves public resources,” Guss said, noting that they didn’t need to spend money going to court or sending people out to issue more tickets while at work. “Thank you for bringing this to our attention.”

Should that happen, people who use wheelchairs or strollers will no longer have to slide between parking meters, the curb line and the bumpers of cars hanging out into an already-reduced sidewalk. That would be a welcomed change.

Liam Dougherty is the policy and project coordinator at Liberty Resources Inc., which “advocates for and works with Persons with Disabilities to ensure their civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in the community.”

Upon hearing about the situation, he directed his wheelchair over to 12th and Summer streets to check things out. Afterwards, he spoke about the specific issues at that site, and broader issues that impact people who use wheelchairs throughout the city.

“It’s really bad, and it’s the kind of thing that a lot of people don’t think about,” Doughtery told PW. “The intersection of business and government is the underlying problem.

I’m not exactly sure about the ins-and-outs of L&I, but I know this is wrong. Private businesses being able to do whatever they want until someone gets hurt is not where we want to be. I’m happy to hear L&I was responsive, though. Asphalt from the lot was clearly laid over the concrete sidewalk. That happened, and someone did some major construction to make that happen.”

For his part, the tipster was happy to hear that he may have helped right a wrong, but he isn’t entirely content with the outcome. He’d like EZ-Park to pay back what it made with the extra land.

“I still feel that [Spear] should be fined, and there should be some sort of IRS investigation,” he said. “He’s a very powerful individual. Did he pay taxes on those extra spots?

Did he declare the extra profits? I doubt the lot was rezoned to include those extra. But, yeah, I’m glad that he has to return what he stole from the city.”

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Open mic Stories that truly matter on the agenda at 18th annual First Person Arts Festival this November

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F The annual First Person Arts Festival returns for its 18th season beginning Nov. 3. This year’s focal point will be the whistleblowers and storytellers of sexual assault. | Image: Forja Mx

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or the past 18 years, the First Person Arts Film Festival has brought provocative think pieces to the stage for Philadelphia’s viewing pleasure.

It’s a tireless effort compiled by a tiny collaborative who for nearly 20 years has delivered great storytelling across multiple topics. It’s a trait that emerges from its routine story slams, and colorful ensemble of guest speakers, writers and actors on any given night, but arguably its the level of documentary art that goes into the festival that puts FPA on the map.

This year, its annual two-week festival beginning Nov. 3 is comprised of four main themes, encompassing over 20 events: Women on the Revolution, Immortal, Becoming Philadelphia and its popular StorySlam series including a camp for beginners looking to tell their story across topics.

Looking at the rundown of events, the highlight of the First Person Arts Festival will assuredly be its marquee show, called #IMNOJANEDOE. This event will feature stories from survivors of sexual assault and features a discussion with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Megan Twohey, who broke the doors off the Harvey Weinstein case.

In advance of all of these shows we caught up with Jamie Brunson, the executive director of First Person Arts and asked what Philly can expect from this year’s Festival and just how inspired we’ll all be to become storytellers in our own right once the dust settles on Year No. 18.

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PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY How much planning goes into the First Person Arts Festival and is there always an overarching theme for the or does FPA just search for the best content to convey?

Oh my gosh! Our team works tirelessly on the Festival all year. The theme for this year's Festival is Transformed. We looked for compelling stories that changed the person and the spaces around them.

What was the impetus into turning this into its own annual festival and did the success of Fringe in Philadelphia fuel decision making?

This will be our 18th annual Festival. In fact, the Festival was our first program back in 2001. It's the only one in the world that features true personal stories told across genres — no myths or fables for us! [Plus, we do all of it] right here in Philly.

Which show or shows should festival goers get excited about.

I must say that [personally] I'm really excited about #IMNOJANEDOE. Most of us can easily name Jeffrey Epstein, Harvey Weinstein, R. Kelly, etc. But can we as easily name the women who risked it all to spark a movement?

Or the journalists that amplified their voices? This event opens the Festival and celebrates the voice of a woman out to change the world. Megan Twohey [who is the co-author

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of She Said, a New York Times Bestseller] will be with us along with Jim DeRogatis author of Soulless: The Case Against R.Kelly. We’ll also have a number of survivors apart of this event as well.

I would also recommend everyone to check out our workshops that we have. If you've ever been interested in storytelling, these workshops are designed to help you sharpen your skills.

Our "Becoming Philadelphia" series highlights stories from the people in our very own neighborhoods in Philly — this will be an exciting exchange! And of course our StorySlams, they're a crowd favorite and always sell out. [I know I might sound biased but] honestly, you shouldn't miss anything — there's something for everyone!

What do you hope is the one takeaway festival goers leave with?

We want every audience member to know that they are important. Their voice is meaningful and when they use it, they can [create serious] change.

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Be better than Oktoberfest. This fall, get some culture, get inspired or just get outside and enjoy the weather courtesy of these upcoming events taking us all right into the winter

Old City Fest

The square mile where historic Old City resides was the bustling center of Philadelphia a couple hundred years ago. It remains an important neighborhood, where we go every year for this festival to celebrate art, music, culture, fashion, food and all the other things Philadelphians are so great at. You can get an impression of our creativity by looking in any other neighborhood, but there’s a reason why Old City remains a historical epicenter. | Oct. 13. 11 am.

Free. 3rd and Arch Sts.

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PHS Presents: Sip & Seed

Become a CBD expert as you learn about the hemp plant, its health benefits, and how to optimize growth and production at home from Honest Tom, who will also be selling CBD oils. Get the 411 on the importance of soil health from PHS Meadowbrook Farm grower John Rapini. Sample edible CBD fare from Chef Jennifer Zavala and CBD-infused botanical cocktails by the PHS Pop Up Garden’s Melissa Torre. | Oct. 21, 6-8 p.m. $25 (pre-registration not required) PHS Pop-Up Garden, 15th and South Sts. phsonline.org

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Local jazz musicians’ own visual art will be put on display at this exclusive festival. They’re here to show they can do even more than play some awesome music - they can create paintings, collages and drawings of top tier. Invite everyone you know to come out and support local creators and organizations that continue to enrich our city with art. | Nov. 16. 4 pm. Free. Philly Art Collective, 253 N. 3rd St.

The perfect fall-themed festival to bring the kids to.

Decorate some pumpkins, sit down for story time and go for a scavenger hunt with your little ones. You could also splurge on some food and drink specials and enjoy a live performance from local music group Ben and Dina. There’s something to do for every age and interest to celebrate. | Oct. 26. 11 am. Free. Locations vary along E. Passyunk Ave.

Mischief at the Mutter

There’s no better place to spend Halloween than at a museum all about death. This spooky fest has been turning the party for five years with shocking circus performers, loud DJs and sinfully delicious food and drinks. Participate in the second annual Mutter costume contest, which is only for the most ghastly of ghouls. | Oct. 31. 6:30 pm. $50. Mutter Museum, 19 S. 22nd St. eventbrite.com

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Philly Bike Expo

There’s two kinds of people: bike riders who swerve through traffic, and those stuck in traffic who curse the bike riders. You have to admit, though, people who cycle around the city have the right idea. This is the perfect opportunity for bike enthusiasts to gather and celebrate all that make their hobby so much fun and so much better for the environment. | Nov. 2-3. 10 am. $15-$25.

Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.

West Craft Fest

This art-centric festival has expanded the celebration to two days this year. It’s all happening just in time to give you the chance to pick up some holiday-themed items from local artisans. It’s always nice to hand your money over to a local who will appreciate it, rather than giving it to Home Goods or T.J. Maxx. These artists will have more unique wares to offer, anyway. | Dec. 7-8. 10 am.

Free. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St.

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Philly Zine Fest

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This festival has been bringing together small print artists since 2002. Whether you’re one of them or not, you have to come appreciate the creativity of those who print their work in these alternative zines. A diverse community of non-binary, trans/gender-queer and minority artists are encouraged to come and make their underrepresented work known to all. | Nov. 16-17. 12 pm.

Free. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St.

Our beautiful city happens to be the home of the world’s largest National Coming Out Day festival. Gather in the Gayborhood to declare, loud and proud, how good it feels to just be yourself. Extravagant celebrations along twelve city blocks will include performances from drag queens, live music and high-heel races. | Oct. 13. 12 pm.

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Feminist Flea Market and Craft Fair

Give your support directly to a good cause as you shop from over 100 vendors who are all women/trans/ gender non-conforming. Proceeds will be donated to WOAR - Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence.

This is a cause that anybody could - and should - lend their support to. | Dec. 7. 10 am. $5. Bok, 1901 S. 9th St. housecatpresents.ticketleap.com

Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival

Diverse talent will be all over the big screen during this annual film festival. Run by a volunteer, nonprofit organization, the PAAFF seeks to expose all Philadelphians to the incredible talents of our neighbors. The program of films has been released, so familiarize yourself with some of these groundbreaking filmmakers before it starts. | Nov. 7-17. 7 pm. Prices vary.

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PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY Ed and Terri Shockley, a duo embedded in Philly’s theater scene, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from Theatre Philadelphia’s Barrymore Awards on Oct. 14. | Image courtesy: Leigh Goldenberg

Man of the hour Philly, it’s time to welcome playwright Ed Shockley back to the stage for one night

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ell Ed Shockley that he’s too learn, writing new plays (which he is doing, young, at 62, to win a Lifetime slowly), and reordering what he remembers.

Achievement Award from Theatre “The good of speaking several languages is Philadelphia’s Barrymore Awards that I still understand parts of them all. The next Monday at the Bok Building, bad [thing] is that I have it hard defining what and he laughs. is English… I might be saying something in “I’m glad you noticed that, but Swahili.” the fact is I started earlier than Ed talks about how, right before his stroke, anyone else,” joked the I was writing plays at he had plans for producing his radio plays – age 10 and got produced when I was 20,” said one on Marian Anderson, film work, musicals, the street poetic West Philadelphia author of some here, some in New York.

50-plus plays such as Bessie Smith: Empress “I’d like to get back to that soon,” he said, of the Blues, Bedlam Moon and Bobos (co-auafter discussing how well he’s doing in terms thored with James McBride), and accolades of language (he sounds great) and writing (a like the Richard Rodgers Award. “That is a process he is getting through daily). “My wife lifetime, but one with many more years to go.” will often let me know what’s right and what’s The fact that Shockley and wife, Terri Couwrong.” sar Shockley (CEO of University While Ed does aikido, and slowly City’s Community Education Center) writes new plays and a book about can joke, optimistically, is a miragetting through aphasia, Terri is conBY A.D. cle, as the playwright – a man who centrating on Ed’s words and the poAMOROSI could speak and write in Spanish, tential of mounting his productions, French, Chinese and Swahili, a posias well as the welfare of the Commutivist and a lover of language and life nity Education Center. Though she – was felled by a serious stroke in 2012, then left the CEC in 2017, after 20 years at its head, smacked by aphasia, a language impairment Shockley has returned with ideas of betterthat causes difficulty in speaking, listening, ing the space, and heightening the welfare of reading and writing. women stuck in cycles of abuse and generaNevertheless, this doesn’t deter or take tions of poverty. away from one’s intelligence. “Every day he’s “These women need more than being shifteither writing or looking up the etymology of ed to computer school, and that can happen [some] word,” says Terri. “He’s actively lookthrough the arts,” said Terri. “I’m looking to ing to get better, get facile in a way that he was start a daytime program at CEC called Still I in the past.”

Rise that focuses on those women. That and Ed’s intellect has never left. It was, just helping Ed is where my head is at.” slowed or at times stalled. “That first month, When it comes to legacy and awards I had no words, yet I was still writing,” Ed said such as the Barrymores, both Shockleys are laughing. “I didn’t realize I wasn’t writing real pleased that the arts community that they words.” This is where Terri’s role as life partboth have long served is showing up in force. ner is heightened, in how she aids Ed through Even if they’re not exactly sure why. daily existence and through the travels of “As much of his work made its success in overseeing his literary affairs, and legacy. She New York City, a lot of people in Philly don’t helps puts his words in order. know Ed’s work as it hasn’t always been pro“Sometimes you have to do it yourself, to duced here, and they don’t know it from the keep it moving forward,” said Terri of havseveral years he’s been away,” continued ing Ed’s work, such as “Bessie Smith” and a Terri, who went on to credit her husband for new, wordless, visual play about war, famine aiding in the creation of Philadelphia Young and his stroke – both performed recently at Playwrights, the Philadelphia Dramatists the CEC – reignited and produced on stages in Center and, even the Barrymores in its early Philadelphia. “It will happen. Ed is the most days. “This award is a nice celebration of a life positive person I’ve ever known, and I’m conand how he continues to live his life.” fident in him. He’ll never stop.”

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COMING TO THE STAGE Best laid (date night) plans sometimes happen in a theater seat. If you’re looking to catch a show this fall, here’s a few you should definitely consider adding to your calendar.

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Minority Land

It’s a literal tale of what’s happening in just about every gentrifying pocket of Philadelphia.

Developers muscle in, new residents buy and old residents feel priced out. This is a look at the other side of gentrification, you know, the side that doesn’t involve yoga studios, coffeehouses and breweries. | Oct. 11-13 8 p.m. (3 p.m. on Oct. 13), $25. Theatre Horizon, 401 Dekalb St. Norristown. theatrehorizon.org/shows/minorityland.php

A Small Fire

You young bucks might not be familiar with actress Bebe Neuwirth but if you’ve ever seen Cheers or Frasier, you know exactly who she is. If not, drop her name on YouTube or come see this production at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre where she plays Emily Bridges, a nonnonsense woman who runs shit who’s now losing her senses and the precipitous fall from grace that coincides. | Oct. 19-Nov. 10. $25. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St. myptc. philadelphiatheatrecompany.org/

On the Exhale

An act of violence that leaves a college professor scarred as she searches for her own meaning in life. She can use this tragedy to teach a lesson but she’s got to learn from her own experiences involving corruption and inaction on the hands of government and the bullshit bureaucracy that coincides. | Nov. 29-Dec. 22. $ 10. Theatre Exile, 1340 S. 13th St. theatreexile.org/

The Wizard of Oz

We know it’s a timeless classic, but it’s one that’s going to completely reimagine the Sedgwick Theater if you’ve ever been exposed to the gem Philly has that is the Quintessence Theatre Company. You already know the story of Dorothy,now grab the family or make it a sweet date night to get a bit of nostalgia when you come see it one more time right here at — home.

See what we did there? | Nov. 27-Dec. 29 $30. Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Avenue. quintessencetheatre.secure.force.com

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This jawn involves two tennis stars one American and one Russian both vying to be the best.

Naturally the American in this tale is but the twist (or tryst) here is that it’s the women in their lives that hold the key to control here. Sounds like some 1980s Soviet Union Red Sparrow-type shit right there. Except it’s not and we know its not...we’re just saying, that’s what it sounds like. | Nov. 7-Dec. 15. $28. Lantern Theater Company at St. Stephen’s Theater, 923 Ludlow St. lanterntheater.org/plays/the-last-match.html

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Old sound, new life Charlie Hall’s homage to jazz legend Miles Davis on full display this fall

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hen Philadelphia’s Charlie Hall brings his “Miles Davis: In a Silent Way” 50th anniversary tribute to Ars Nova Workshop’s October Revolution this week, he’ll do so in the spirit he does everything – with communal celebration and deep collaboration at its core.

We sit down with The War on Drugs drummer and lead voice of bands like The Silver Ages and The Lindsey Buckingham Appreciation Society and talk the crevices of Davis’ most haunting, neo-ambient work, and Hall’s plans to make it breathe with the same life, but with a fuller heartbeat.

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Look at other acts or projects of yours beyond The War on Drug. Here we’re thinking work like the close vocal harmonists of The Silver Ages, The Lindsay Buckingham project or your work with Gianmarco Cilli. Where does this deep abiding adoration for many different sounds come from?

In one sense, those are extremes of what I love. I’m drawn to choral music and adore vocal harmony. Silver Ages is an extreme extension of that, ‘Let’s go deep into the human voice and what it feels to harmonize.’ Get the wavelengths going. Find what different intervals sound like, or, how when you blend voices, you don’t necessarily hear yourself. That’s a cool thing. You can show what connects music and people, and ultimately, that’s what music is about: connection. Bringing people together. That’s how our Lindsay Buckingham thing started. When I moved here, people were like, ‘You love Fleetwood Mac? So does this one and that one.’

Our friendship built upon that shared love. And what I do with Gianmarco? He’s a gem of Philly songwriting and guitar playing, this city’s George Harrison. So many of the guys who are part of Silver Ages are part of Gianmarco’s band and album, breeding further connectivity.

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Using everything you just said about harmony and connectivity, where does Miles Davis fit in – the electric period, In a Silent Way in particular?

For one, the Miles thing is very much about collaboration, and about what colors of paint one uses on any given day. At least, the paints that Miles chose that day – that record came from one session. I’m not sure what the metaphor is, but that session might’ve been Miles putting the paint on the palate, then he turned it into this, with editing so to actually paint the picture. I can’t think of another album like that in jazz, at that time, that used the studio as an instrument. Certainly, Brian Wilson and George Martin were doing that in pop, not using editing to fix, but, rather create.

Why Miles? As opposed to John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman or Albert Ayler – enough so to put something together in a live setting? You’ve executed Miles’ stuff in the past with your Get Up With It project.

People will disagree, but, of all the people you mentioned, Miles’ work was the widest.

In a Silent Way was nearly ambient. On The Corner was fusion, like a fucking traffic jam.

Bitches Brew is different, funkier. Get to the end of that period, and he goes off the grid, pushes even harder with Agharta and Pangea.

Miles Davis’ presents the best opportunity for the most open interpretation, in my opinion.

He truly cast a wide net during that five-year span. You only hear that with like Elton John in pop during as short a period.

You came to Miles through your roots in San Francisco, playing this music as part of a trio with Eric (Gale, bassist) and Mitch (Marcus, sax and Fender Rhodes).

Did you pick your collaborators for Oct. 10 based on their knowledge and ability to worm their way through nuance and quietude?

The Miles thing now, we eventually decided to go deeper than a trio, use two keyboards, two drummers, two guitarists. Like a Wrecking Crew session, but with a wider cast of characters, some involved in the first place like Darren Johnston, some new such as Monette Sudler who I’ve never worked with before.

The quietude thing: Yes. 100%. What makes In a Silent Way special is the tension bubbling underneath it all, especially the organ parts.

Plus, Tony Williams was so restrained on that album. You keep waiting for him to erupt, to release, as he’s Tony Williams. But, he does not.

That’s the totally unexpected magic of that album. The other day, you had mentioned that you and the ensemble had not yet rehearsed In a Silent Way as one. Do you mind telling me how it is you have communicated with the band – copious notes? Drawings?

Yes, actually. For all the tunes we’re approaching, I wrote about the overall vibe, as well as the specifics of transitions like a James Brown coda or such. On the one hand, I wanted to give people a road map as to how it’s going to go. The structure of most of these tunes are like, maybe you’ll come back to the traditional recurring motif, the eight-bar head.

Maybe, there’s a drummer’s bias at work, but most of these tunes are about rhythm...and a brief melodic figure. Some of the tunes don’t have a defined melodic structure, but rather a chordal structure to guide them. But, a funny thing about music and doing things like this is that it allows you to question what makes a song a song.

And act upon that?

Right. Maybe you need a cowbell for this to be that. I just want people to feel their way through things and play naturally.

Charlie Hall | Oct. 10, 8 p.m. $25. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. worldcafelive.com

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CONCERT CALENDAR We’d have to use every inch of our issue to list all the great musical acts taking the stage across Philadelphia this fall. We scanned the lot and brought you this abridged rundown of upcoming headliners.

Die Antwoord

Let’s get freaky. This has to be one of the weirdest groups we listen to, and we fucking love them for it.

They’ll be here to school us on what makes them so cool when they make a pitstop at the Met as part of their “House of Zef” tour. | Oct. 4, 8 pm. $39-69. The Met Philly, 858 N. Broad St. themetphilly.com

The Black Keys

We always have a fever burning up for these two. Fuzzy, edgy alt-rock that runs deep into your innermost crevices will seep out into a 19,500-seat arena. Come out and witness just how much this duo evolves with every album. | Oct. 14. 7pm. $39.50. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. wellsfargocenterphilly.com SEE MUSIC, PAGE 16

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MUSIC, FROM PAGE 17 The Early November

This show is, ironically, not going on in early November.

However, the sooner you hear this band’s music, the better. They’ve been hustling since 2000 when they got their start in the South Jersey emo/post-hardcore music scene. They’ll be promoting their September album, “Lilac,” which proved they still have some serious chops after all this time. | Oct. 19. 8 pm. $20. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. venue.tlaphilly.com

Sleater-Kinney

Some things just never get old. This long-running musical duo of actress Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker proved to be musical magic to our ears. Their sounds have remained relevant ever since 1997, and despite a hiatus between 2005 and 2015, they have come out strong as ever with their most recent album, “The Center Won’t Hold.” | Oct. 27. 8 pm. $35. The Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St. thefillmorephilly.com

Black Violin

This duo has set out to defy stereotypes of what classically-trained musicians look like. They infuse hip-hop and popular music into their violin strings to create exciting music to get everyone moving. They play about 200 shows a year, most of which include free performances for children in low-income communities. | Nov. 8. 8 pm. $35-$75. Academy of Music at The Kimmel Center, 240 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org

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Pigface

This band’s known specifically for their crazy-ass shows. Think Nine Inch Nails-level heavy shit. Pigface hasn’t toured in about 14 years, so chances are they’ll let rip all they’ve had bottled up. | Nov. 18. 7:30pm. $30.50.

Theatre of the Living Arts, 334 South St. tlaphilly.com

Mega Ran

We bet you’ve never heard of a video game-inspired rap artist. If you have, then you’ve already been a fan of Ran’s music for a while. He infuses education and gaming with old-fashioned hip-hop to create a sound everyone can jam to. CAPCOM made Ran the first musician to ever be licensed by a video game producer.

Come see why he can’t help but turn his audience members into superfans by the end of his sets. | 8:30 pm. $12. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St. eventbrite. com

Cher

We’re not sure how Cher released 26 fucking studio albums in her career and has yet to show her age. She’s literally the G.O.A.T. of wigs and faces and one who is so damn popular that she had to add a second stop in Philly by popular demand. You know what they say – when the world bursts into flames, all that will be left is Cher and cockroaches. At least, someone out there must say that. Maybe. | Dec. 6. 8 pm. $48. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. wellsfargocenterphilly.com

Strand of Oaks Big Thief

The only thing they’ll steal from you is your heart. This band’s known for being deep and connecting with fans through vulnerable lyrics. Their music feels like a shrooms-enhanced carriage ride through a wheat field to find yourself – or something like that. | Nov. 9.

8:30 pm. $23. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. utphilly.com

Timothy Showalter – the indie musician behind the moniker – first played his “Winter Classic” shows at this same venue five years ago. Now, this three-day performance has become an ideal way to close out the year. Showalter aims for this performance to be a space for all to gather and reflect on the days that have passed. We’re ready for this to be a long-running Philly tradition. | Dec. 12-14. 8:30 pm. $23. Boot and Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St. bootandsaddlephilly.com

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The Starting Line

This band is one of the most deserving of a big break.

We think they’ve finally achieved it after being together since 2005. They’ve opened up for huge names – like Train and Fitz and The Tantrums – and even gained the attention of Sia when they were first starting out.

Now on their own tour, they certainly have gained the attention of millions of fans. | Nov. 14. 7:30 pm. $35.50$115. The Met Philly, 858 N. Broad St. themetphilly.com

We weren’t sure if we’d ever see these guys again. These Philly-based pop-punks are back on the road, courtesy of their “Est. 1999” tour. They haven’t released anything since 2012, so you’ll probably get treated to a slew of new material...assuming there’s new music coming down the road. Just hang in there; your patience will get you past the finish line. | Dec. 21. 8:30 pm. $32.50.

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If you’re looking for a place to simply get away, you’ve found it in Cafe Soho. Where the underground ambiance and spectacular food will make you forget about all the shit you have to get back to once Monday morning comes around. | Image: Kiki Volkert

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t Cafe Soho, every day feels like smoothness of marble and the delicacy of Friday. glass. Wind chimes and Christmas ornaments You can come as you dangle from the ceiling without are while becoming consideration for the breeze or your most hedonistic time of year. Cheese appears in and acerbic self, ideally places you wouldn’t expect. among people who love Mirrors line the ceilings and and/or like you since Cafe Soho, walls, allowing you to see how according to the philosophy of a comically small you look in the amFriday night spent within its walls, ple booths made of red and black is best enjoyed in the presence of pleather. Blended soju drinks, friends. In my case, the kind that which you can ladle into a shot will pick you up in their car, let glass to sip out of, invite you to you pick the plan for the rest of the find a cause for celebration, even night that will stretch slightly into if that’s just the fact that you lived tomorrow, and listen to your comthrough another week. plaints about the boring daily life On an actual Friday night, you’ll you’re escaping until Monday. find people from near and far sim@FAKENICESPICE Like an exciting Friday night, ply living life: birthday parties everything at Cafe Soho is heightspanning multiple booths lighting ened and a little strange. Chicken wings fried up with the taking of selfies, couples in vartwice and brushed with sauce take on the SEE FOOD, PAGE 18

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FOOD, FROM PAGE 17 ious stages of courtship on dates fidgeting with straw wrappers, families spanning multiple generations deciding on what to share, groups of friends catching up, making fun of each other, comparing observations about the K-Pop music videos that play on Cafe Soho’s TVs, and using chicken wings and banter to mark the beginning—or ending—of their night.

While everyone seems to enjoy Cafe Soho, it is undoubtedly the domain of young people. The buzz of gossip and crushes is palpable in the ether. Petty drama lurks and the thrill of possibility reigns. Braces peek out of shy smiles. The shirts donned by employees – none of which seem to be above the age of 25 – a riff on one of four well-known logos (Champion, Nascar, Thrasher, and Supreme), in a clever and ornery in the way that only teens can be.

Yet, despite the presence of so many young people, Cafe Soho’s social media presence is bare. I asked the manager, Nina, why and she told me that they used to use social media but it worked too well—it attracted more guests, which put stress on the staff and increased wait times. Cafe Soho is, essentially, too popular to be on the internet.

All of the Cafe Soho’s business is the result of word-of-mouth, especially regarding the wings, which draw people from far and wide to eat them, share them, and complain about how long it takes to cook them. The wait time for Cafe Soho chicken wings is indeed large, but it’s not without good reason. Made in the style of traditional KFC – Korean, not Kentucky — fried chicken, the wings are fried, shaken in a mesh strainer to remove the flaky outer crumbs, fried again at a slightly higher temperature, and then brushed individually with a glaze that hardens into a crackly sheath as it touches the hot surface of the wing.

A few diners told me that the amount of time it takes to cook the wings allows the anticipation to build, which makes the wing taste even better when it’s finally delivered to the table. This type of diner is rare, though, in their respect for not only what it takes to

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achieve greatness but their own mental reward system. Nina, the manager of Cafe Soho, agrees that this isn’t the typical stance. “People want instant rewards,” she says. “People don’t understand what it takes to make these wings and then they complain when they aren’t made quickly enough.”

When it comes to sauce on the wings, most Cafe Soho fans are firmly committed to soy garlic. Spicy is the second most popular choice, followed by Sweet Chili, with Special and Seasoned the least in demand. Sauceless wings known simply as “Fried” have seasoning included in their batter and are served with a cinnamon soy sauce for dipping. All are served on a red ruffled plate accompanied by pickled radish cut into uniform cubes.

At one point in the past, Nina tells me, the wings came topped with cheese. Today, cheese at Cafe Soho can be found in the kimchi fried rice, the cheese ramen, and as a topping on the rice cake (known traditionally as ddukbokki). Cheese has become increasingly popular in Korean food in the past 10 to 15 years, especially in Korean street food. And it makes sense. Korean food is known for its emphasis on fermentation and spiciness, which cheese, another fermented product, can both calm and enhance.

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Instead, simple pleasures are chosen: the wings that are simply delicious with the flamboyant drink with multiple straws. At Cafe Soho, where it’s always Friday, you can be both stimulated and placated, jolted and soothed in an attempt to restore yourself and your crew on any day of the week

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akim Laws strolled up onto the was his first game ever.

F1 Lot at the Wells Fargo Center The fervor in the parking lot permeated all with the swagger of a celebrity. the way to the 124 section of Lincoln FinanIn more ways than are readily cial Field where Laws’ seats were. He watched apparent, in the city of Philadelwith the passion of a lifelong Eagles fan while phia, he had become one. taking breaks from cheering to interact with Two weeks earlier, he became fans. At one point, he helped an older woman a viral sensation for saying, “My man was just go to his website to order one of his shirts. throwing babies out the window, and we was Within days of going viral, Laws enlisted the catching them...unlike Agholor,” live artistic services of his cousin, Carl on 6ABC news.

Smith, to draw his official logo to go The baby in question was oneon merch to be sold on the street and

BY RYAN K. year-old Kiyyah Darby, who was online.

SMITH thrown from the window by her faA portion of the proceeds from the ther, Nadir Darby, out of a burning merchandise is going to the now-disapartment building at 52nd & Giplaced Darby family. “I’m very proud rard in West Philly. With only two words and of the shirt sales because it could go towards a drooping stare to punctuate them, the clip building something bigger,” Laws explained. of Laws spread like wildfire on social media. “I want to do something for the family beHis soon-to-be catchphrase was aimed at Eacause without the opportunity they gave me, gles wide receiver Nelson Agholor, who had I wouldn’t have any opportunity at all. For a dropped several passes during the young seawhole year, I was struggling, trying to find a son. way.”

Laws has been immersed in Philly’s social The struggle has been real for Laws. At the scene ever since, granting interviews, promottime of this report, he’s still homeless and ing his official “Unlike Agholor” merchandise looking for a way to sustain himself. line and snapping photos. “It’s been awesome That memorable day had started like any because everyone around me is working and other for him. He woke up in a non-functionkeeping me on a routine. That feels great no al car that he sleeps in, then proceeded to the matter what,” Laws told PW about his newsubway station for a cup of coffee. From there, found fame. “At first, it was overwhelming. he went to the gym; then to the library, where Now, it’s just awesome.” he uses a computer to research real estate, inAs he walked the ground of Lincoln Fivesting and foreign currency exchange; then nancial Field donning a black hoodie over his to Barnes & Noble, where he reads for hours. newly-released black and green “Philly CatchLaws makes these trips on foot and covers a ing Babies #UNLIKEAGHOLOR” t-shirt, he lot of ground in the city. At night, he somecould not go more than a few steps without betimes meanders through West Philly until the ing stopped by an adoring public. The Eagles sun comes up again. gifted Laws tickets to their home game against The navigation skills that Laws demonthe New York Jets and he hit the tailgate bestrates come from a life spent in Philly. He forehand to keep up appearances. Nadir Darclaims Wynnefield but has an affection for by was in tow, as Laws invited him to what the entire City of Brotherly Love. “No matter

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Laws credits his training in the United States armed forces for his ability to perform his daily nomadic journey. He said he enlisted in the military after graduating from Lamberton High School in 2000 and said he did two tours in Kuwait, for which he was awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal. “I don’t really agree with the whole war concept and how they handle it, but that’s the way the world has always been,” Laws said. “I don’t have any regrets because the places that I’ve gotten to in life and jobs that I’ve held are partially because of that. It’s beneficial.”

One of those jobs that came in handy was his six years with Engine No. 27 of the Philadelphia Fire Department. He left in February because he says, “At this point, I’d rather not run in and out of fires. You can’t put a price on my life.” Nevertheless, his experience is how he was able to spring into action so quickly and fluently on the scene of the fire. “I’m trained to do it, so it’s my obligation to do it if I know how,” he said. “The motivating force behind it was just hearing someone screaming for their kids in a situation where they’re not

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When emergency vehicles arrived, Laws assisted with setting up the ladders and helped Darby get his family to safety by catching baby Kiyyah and her mother, Kahdejara Benton.

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Eight people in total were saved.

Laws watched as the Eagles prevailed over the Jets 31-6 and improved to a 3-2 record. It should be noted that since his viral moment, the Birds have gone 2-0, and Laws hopes they keep this good fortune rolling to the Super Bowl. In the end, Laws wants to use his new platform to help himself “build some work” since the job market is so saturated. “I want to be able to move the way I’ve been moving lately as a person who can affect some type of change and do so in my day-to-day with the help of my friends and family,” he said. “It seems to be working out pretty well thus far.”

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Click click whir whir whir pedal pedal whir click whir whir hunch pedal. A car pulls out too fast and I can’t stop. Skiddddddd.

It happens, and I’m flying, and I fall, and then it has happened. It’s in the past. I am on the ground and everything swims around the edges, feathered, lifting upward. And I wonder, at the bottom of what ocean am I that in this moment, I think of you. To what strange bathos have I descended that it is your face that bubbles up? Looking backwards I can barely see the path that leads to you, that leads back to our fork. When did it happen? Did it happen? Cars whisper all around me, parting the air and sealing it behind themselves. It sounds polite. Are you ok? Are you ok? Are you ok? Opening my eyes is sticky, so I don’t do it. My head hurts, but not so much. I’m falling slightly. There’s a breeze blowing that I can’t feel with my skin, but it’s at the edge, lifting upward, feathered. I see a photograph! A photograph taken of us that I don’t think I ever actually saw. Someone else has it, or maybe you have it, but I don’t think I ever saw it developed. It’s you and it’s me and it’s a million years ago, and I think we probably looked happy. I don’t know. But somehow right now the photo remains. Sticky blackness drips into my eyes, or maybe from my eyes. Are you ok? Are you ok? Are you ok? I wish these people would let me sleep. Leave me alone. Cars whispering. And the photo, washed out, over-exposed, the edges feathered, lifting upward, dissolving. And then there’s nothing left but the memory of a photo we once took but that I never actually saw developed. And I wish there, in that moment, beyond all other things, that I could just see the photograph--not to see you again, not that things could have worked out differently between us, not that the car hadn’t hit me; for some reason in that moment it’s imperative that I see that photograph. I need to believe that the photo was taken and that it still exists, but now, I’m not so sure. I want these ass holes to let me sleep. My last words are that I’m ok. I’m ok. I’m ok.

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Aquarius This is a week of tremendous flux. Something significant, something around which you orbit, is tilting its axis. Pay attention and the change can be beneficial. Move blindly and it may be disastrous.

Taurus Find two ways out of every room before you sit down. Bring an extra pair of pants. Charge your phone. You would do well to carry a backup plan with you this week. It’s nothing you can’t solve.

Leo You’re particularly susceptible to influence from other people’s energy this week. Your mind armor is weak, so plan accordingly and avoid malicious or taxing individuals. They may bend you right now.

Scorpio October wind longs to run fingers through your hair. The Earth rises to meet your step. The ancient world rolls at your feet, a happy puppy. A special magic is in love with you. Take its hand and feel no fear.

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This dynamicity will open your brain.

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You can alter the past, present and future pages one leaf at a time, and guide the cohesive whole to your vision. Be patient with yourself.

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Step back and decide where you want to go. Go there. You’ll make it.

Aries This week is the sneeze that won’t come for you. A tingling, nagging feeling that you’re forgetting to do something will haunt you through to the weekend. Everything will resolve by the weekend.

Cancer You have energy spikes in both love and creativity this week. Grasp this energy and give it a direction, start a harnessed avalanche, and ride the ensuing momentum to ... wherever you want.

Libra An antagonistic force in your personal narrative, either a person or an onus you bear, is not as much representative of an intentional energy as you think. Dig and you’ll find it’s merely another’s thoughtlessness.

Capricorn Your feet are planted in the Earth. Unfurl your roots; become the ground and you’ll be able to read the land and see what’s coming. Rain in your hair, dirt on your skin, your human magic is strong this week.

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This jawn us down in NYC for a special Music of these genres has attend an ol been dominating the charts party for the as of late. Get into it with acclaimed a the tunes of all the big trap several time artists on the radio right now highly sough - Cardi B, J Balvin, Rosalia experience. and way more. | 11 pm. $5. Moshulu, 40 The Foundry, 29 E. Allen St. Blvd. thefillmorephilly.com INTERESTS

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There would more terrify monster tha how to pole Buying local is always the After all, it do way to go. Bring in the new take an season with all the goodies insane you could imagine. This weekend-long market will feature plenty of artisans and one-of-a-kind items each day. | 11 am. Free. Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St. facebook.com

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Euphoria: A Qunify OutFest Party It’s never felt better to just be yourself. Celebrate you at this party that’s all about being true to who you are.

Philly AIDS Thrift will also be offering up some cool clothing items for you all to check out. | 10 pm. $5-$20.

Love City Brewing Co., 1023 Hamilton St. eventbrite.com PARTY

Freedom Party PHL

This jawn usually goes down in NYC, but it’s here for a special night. Come attend an old school dance party for the ages. It’s been acclaimed as one of the best several times over, and is a highly sought-after nightlife experience. | 10 pm. $10.

Moshulu, 401 S. Columbus Blvd. facebook.com DANCE

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amount of strength to do so.

However, this introductory class is open to any ghoul in training who wants to learn how to turn a few tricks on the pole. Costumes are welcome. | 8:30 pm. $18.

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Monsters Ball Masquerade

A classy affair to honor a historical landmark. Come in cocktail attire and disguised behind a mask to honor all the work put in to preserve and restore the Academy of Music. | 8 pm. $125. The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, 10 Ave. of the Arts. academyofmusic.org ART

Friday Remix Spend a night at the museum the cool way. The entire historical building is yours to listen in

on live performances, enjoy some food and drinks and gaze at some beautiful art. | 6 pm. $28. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. philamuseum.org MUSIC

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Badass hip-hop from down on the bayou. This cousin duo really broke out onto the scene with first studio album “I Want to Die in New Orleans.” Now, they’re living large, and recently collaborated on a track with Travis Barker of Blink-182. | 8:30 pm. $40-$45. Franklin Music Hall, 421 N. 7th St. bowerypresents.com

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Philly Trans March

March for the cause no matter your gender identity.

Our greatest power as people is mobilizing and make our voices heard. | 1 pm. Free.

Malcolm X Park, 5100 Pine St. facebook.com INTERESTS

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

The land we built this city on used to belong to the LenniLenape. Let’s honor their beautiful culture with this day on a site where a sacred tree once stood.

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Harvest Festival

Parks and Recreation superfans unite to celebrate the ultimate fall festival. We cried when we had to say “bye bye” to Lil’ Sebastian, but we smiled when we saw how big of a success the Harvest Fest was. Recreate that proud moment by showing up and turning up for the fest. | 12 pm. Free.

Evil Genius Beer Co., 1727 N. Front St. facebook.com FESTIVAL

Mums and Mutts Fall Festival

You should never miss the chance to support animal rescues. Celebrate the beauty of the fall season at this tenth annual festival,

where adoptable pets will be there to cuddle up to you. | 11 am. $10. Burke Playground, 2nd and Jackson Sts. facebook.com INTERESTS

Antique and Vintage Flea Market/ Sidewalk Sale

See what local artisans have to offer while taking a stroll along Passyunk. Maybe you should get someone to hold your wallet for you so you don’t impulsively buy everything. | 8 am. Free.

Locations vary along E. Passyunk Ave. facebook.com MUSIC

Roots, Rock and Research

This benefit concert is in support of the A.J Drexel Autism Institute. Raise some awareness while raising the roof to some awesome rock acts. | 6 pm. $40-$80. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.

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Five Iron Frenzy

Sounds like a golf outing, but ok. Little do you know, though, that these guys are some of the most powerful ska artists out there. Kick and flail in the pit to their upbeat tunes. | 8 pm. $25.

First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St. eventbrite.com FOOD & DRINK

Philly Wing Festival

Do you prefer drumsticks or flats? No matter your preference, all wing enthusiasts are welcome to chow down at this food fest.

Try all of the juiciest wings that Philly food spots have to offer. | 2 pm. $13. 2300 Arena, 2300 S. Swanson St. upcomingevents.com

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One of the nation’s largest celebrations where you can celebrate being you. This also happens to be the largest National Coming Out Day celebration in the country, which falls on Oct. 11. | 12 pm.

Free. Locations vary. phillygaypride.org LGBTQ

Sunday Tea: OutFest Edition

You know everybody will be feeling themselves here even more than usual. All are welcome to this inclusive party that is especially QTPOC centered. | 5 pm. $10. Chatayee Thai, 1227 Walnut St.

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The Thrifty Disco

By night, this neighborhood staple thrift store is turned into a funky little disco for this party. This time, it’s celebrating local radio station WKDU’s electronic music marathon. Dance nonstop | 10 pm. Prices vary. Philly AIDS Thrift, 710 S. 5th St. facebook.com ART

Arts in the Parlor

Barbara Whiteman - the founder of the Philadelphia Doll Museum - will be here to teach us all a history lesson.

She’ll be showing us some of the oldest existing European dolls that tell stories of African-American history. | 4 pm. $10. Paul Robeson House, 4951 Walnut St. eventbrite.com

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Oh, baby. Sit in a smoky room and puff on a fat cigar with your friends. Only the sexiest are given access, so all of you should get in just fine. | 4 pm. Free. Mirage Lounge, 119 South St.

Don’t worry, we’re not going to test you on anything.

However, you should be ready for an unforgettable DJ experience. You can certainly learn a lot from his ability to party. | 10 pm. $20. NOTO, 1209 Vine St.

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Shovels and Rope

This isn’t a serial killer’s shopping list - it’s the music that dreams are made of.

This married couple makes some sounds that explore their life together. They’re great multitaskers who have written a children’s book, created a music festival and starred in a film about themselves. | 8 pm. $25-$99.

Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. utphilly.com

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Vegan Chili Cook-Off

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next vegan chili champion? Only a lucky few hold this title, and you could be one. This event perfectly coincides with the start of Philly Vegan Restaurant Week. | 12 pm. $10. Philadelphia Urban Creators, 2315 N. 11th St. eventbrite.com

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Carnivorous Plant Exchange

This plant swap isn’t for those who want some pretty plant for their kitchen. It’s for those savages ready to be the parent of an insect eating badass. Who needs an exterminator when you have one of these bad boys? | Monday, 5 pm. $7. Mutter Museum, 19 S. 22nd St. eventbrite.com

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It Skate Party

Get the hell away from that clown at this fitting Halloween-themed roller skate session. Good thing you’re on skates, because that motherfucker will be catching up fast. Just try not to punch him in the face out of terror - this isn’t a movie, and there’s actually a real human being inside that costume. | 6 pm. Free. Rolling Thunder Skating Rink, 7017 E. Roosevelt Blvd. facebook.com COMEDY

Daniel van Kirk

This guy’s voice and face have been given to plenty of podcasts and guest appearances on TV shows.

Now is your chance to see him in real life right before your eyes. Don’t blink, though - this comedy magician might pull some tricks on you. | 8 pm. $16.

Good Good Comedy Theatre, 215 N. 11th St. goodgoodcomedy.com SHOW

Barrymore Awards

Honor the shining stars of the local theatre scene.

Philly theatre groups and performers will be awarded for their efforts in keeping this vivid art alive and well in the city. | 5 pm. $50-$80.

Bok, 800 Mifflin St. theatrephiladelphia.org MUSIC

The Black Keys We haven’t seen these guys come around in about five

years. They broke out back on the road after releasing their newest album, “Let’s Rock.” Rock it out with them in one of Philly’s biggest venues. | 7 pm. Prices vary.

Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. wellsfargocenterphilly. com MUSIC

Mr. Twin Sister

This band really took off after undergoing a name change in 2014 and having its lead singer cast in the Veronica Mars movie. Since then, it’s hard to forget their name and their unique sound. Come out of your cage for a little synthpop disco tonight. | 8 pm. $13. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave. eventbrite.com INTERESTS

Philly Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Another city celebration of the indigenous people that once resided here. Come out for Aztec dancers and native musicians performing, and for plenty of family-friendly activities. | 10 am. Free.

Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd. bartramsgarden.org MUSIC

Penelope Isles This name gives us visions of pineapples in our heads for some reason. However, this band’s music is far from sweet and tropical. It’s gritty, guitar heavy and the textbook definition of good rock music. | 8 pm. $15.

Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St. undergroundarts.org

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Art Opening and Reception Nothing better than local breweries supporting local artists. Come see the opening of this display featuring the works of 16 Philly artists. All the work is available for sale, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Fleischer Art Memorial. | 6 pm. Free.

Dock Street Brewery, 2118 Washington Ave. facebook.com OUTDOORS

Orchard Planting Day

Do your part in keeping Philly beautiful. Volunteer to plant something in the orchard at Penn Park. You’ll forever know you contributed to an ever-growing green space. | 12 pm. Free. Penn Park, 3000 Walnut St. facebook.com ART

Emerge

Think of this as a rite of passage into becoming a better person. This interactive art event provides a space where we can all come together to celebrate change and connecting with your higher self. Each person in attendance will receive a heart rate monitor, which will change the lighting throughout the night. | 7 pm. $15. Philly Art Collective, 253 N. 3rd St. eventbrite.com

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Philadelphia Music Week: Kickoff Concert

Get ready for an entire week of the finest musical Philly talent. We pretty much get that every week, but this time it’s super special. Start the week on the right foot with a free performance by musicians from the Curtis Institute of Music. | 1 pm.

Free. Dilworth Park, 1500 Market St. facebook.com FESTIVAL

B.PHL Innovation Festival

This city breeds people that go against the grain. Let’s honor all those innovators who have been brought up in our area. This three-day festival was designed to bring attention to Philly’s role in innovative arts, technologies, films, music and more. | 9 am. $250. G. Fred DiBona Jr. Building, 1900 Market St. eventbrite.com INTERESTS

Science: Then and Now

Yay, science is fun! Explore all the major discoveries made in the science world and inform yourself on something you may not have known. Let’s not deny science’s huge role in our world. | 6:30 pm. Free.

Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut St. facebook.com

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Greta Van Fleet They’re this generation’s Led Zeppelin. You’ve probably heard that a thousand times before, but it’s really true. They’ve got the sound and the vibe, minus all the psychedelics - we think. | 8 pm. $39.50-$80. The Met Philly, 858 N. Broad St. themetphilly.com MUSIC

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Steel Panther

We can’t think of a name any more heavy metal than that. These guys are the quintessential Bret Michaels-type rockers. Long hair, bandanas, tons of tattoos and a lot of attitude. | Wednesday, 8 pm. $29.50. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. venue.tlaphilly.com

We don’t really know either, but it’s ok. All we know is that this guy turns out some of the best trap we’ve ever heard. Come see him ignorantly deliver knowledge in a venue near you. | 8 pm. $16. The Foundry, 29 E. Allen St. thefillmorephilly.com

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Amplifying Our Voices Writing can help you heal from any traumatic events in your life. Join Women in Transition for a night of empowerment where you can feel free to share poetry that means something to you. | 6:30 pm. Prices vary. Friends Free Library of Germantown Friends School, 5418 Germantown Ave. eventbrite.com LGBTQ

Melangerie

Witness some killer performances from an all QPOC cast. This show aims to show the talent and community of the performers who will candidly share their life experiences through their art. | 8 pm. $10. Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St. eventbrite.com

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A Different Kind of Latin Night

How is it any different, you may ask? Well, we don’t really know, but if they’re saying it’s different, then it has to be. Come check out live performances from several Latin artists that are there to help you celebrate the culture. | 8:30 pm. $10.

Bourbon and Branch, 705 N. 2nd St. eventbrite.com TRIVIA

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MUSIC

Chris Bullock Boomtown

This guy usually plays with the band Snarky Puppy, but he’s exploring some new sounds on his own. His solo act infuses influences of jazz, hip-hop and more into one funky unique sound. | 8 pm. $10. MilkBoy, 1100 Chestnut St. eventbrite.com DISCUSSION

The Natural History of Sexuality in America

Flex your knowledge of the extensive Batman movie collection. You could be rolling high like Bruce Wayne by the end of the night if you get all these trivia questions right. If not, you’re probably just a straight up joker. | 7:30 pm. Free. The Field House, 1150 Filbert St.

We didn’t start to look into the science of sex until the 19th century. This discussion will be centered around the natural history of the 18th century that set the stage for the sexology - the science of sex - that we know today. | 5:30 pm. Free. The Library Company of Philadelphia, 1314 Locust St.

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Artifishal Screening and Panel

Wild-caught fish isn’t as sustainable as you may think. This film exposes the fish hatchery industry that wastes millions of dollars and pollutes our oceans. | 7 pm.

Free. Howard Gittis Student Center at Temple University, 1755 N. 13th St. eventbrite.com

OUTDOORS

Glow in the Park

The preservation of parks is crucial to the bright future of our city. Light up the night and bring your kids out to show them just how awesome Philly green spaces are. | 6 pm. $75. Fairmount Park Horticultural Center, 100 N. Horticultural Dr. fairmountpark.ticketleap. com PARTY

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Ali Wong

A stand-up tour where Wong (probably) won’t be pregnant. We love her because of all her wise cracks about being Asian, being a mother, being an Asian mother and more. No cell phones are allowed, so maybe she’ll be filming the show for her next Netflix special. | 7 pm. $69.50-$144.

The Met Philly, 858 N. Broad St. themetphilly.com MUSIC

Natasha Bedingfield

If you ever watched The Hills - or merely existed in the early 2000s- you know who Bedingfield is. Her hit song “Unwritten” was the theme song of the MTV show, and she relentlessly topped the music charts throughout the decade. She’s still relevant and extremely talented today. | 8 pm. $35. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. utphilly.com

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Barcade 15th Anniversary

This bar has become a staple in its neighborhood since coming to Philly.

They originally started as a neighborhood spot in Brooklyn back in 2004, but since then have expanded to eight locations.

Let’s celebrate their success. | Thursday, 12 pm. Free. Barcade, 1114 Frankford Ave. facebook.com

Smile, you’re on candid camera! Every moment of this iconic dance party will be captured. Don’t be afraid to get a little ratchet everybody else will probably be doing it too. | 10 pm. $3.

The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave. facebook.com MUSIC

Issa Philly Vibe Catch a vibe at this solid hip-hop showcase. Some of Philly’s best hidden talented artists will take the stage to show off what they have. If you have some chops on you and want to be heard, this is the place. | 8 pm. $10.

MilkBoy, 1100 Chestnut St. eventbrite.com KID FRIENDLY

Spooky Mini Golf

Play a fun game of putt-putt all throughout the month of October. This is a perfectly non-scary Halloweenthemed event to bring your scaredy-cat kids to. | 6 pm. $10. Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th St. facebook.com

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117 Lombard Street • $1,150,000 Society Hill

This magnificent Society Hill home is in pristine move-in condition. 2800 sq. ft. (20 x 80). Four bedrooms + an office, three and a half beautiful spa baths, hardwood floors, fireplace. Details, character, light, drama and space.

A perfect two-story chef’s kitchen, a formal dining room, graceful staircase, and a full room butler’s pantry. Unbelievable storage and to-die-for closets throughout + the entire 4th floor master closet. An award-winning garden that could rival any garden in the entire city. The garden setting also allows space for wonderful dinner parties or just an intimate candle-lit dining Al Fresco. Parking is at the garage at corner of the block. Society Hill is one of the best neighborhoods. Everything is in walking distance to your needs and wants.

112 Christian Street “H” Queen Village • $1,600,000

It doesn’t get any better than this stunning courtyard home. Real luxury living in the city.

4300 sq. ft., two car parking, seven years remaining on tax abatement. Lot size 20 x 72. Elevator, four bedrooms, four and a half spa bath, au pair suite, two fireplaces. Smart home. Wood & porcelain floors throughout, heated floors, wine cellar, tons of custom designed closets throughout, four zone heating & cooling, Andersen doors and windows throughout with 3M solar film + Pure Effect water purification water system + three incredible outdoor spaces, a fabulous garden, terrace + an amazing 700 sq. ft. roof deck with 360-degree views.

What they are saying:

“I had the pleasure to have a Pat as my Realtor he was very experienced, very respectful, very easy to work with and was always on top of everything! This team made my first home buying experience easy and smooth. I would recommend the Conway team to anyone who wants to purchase a home you will not be disappointed.” ~ RS

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WILLIAM PENN HOUSE 1919 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia Rittenhouse sq • Rooftop Pool Fitness Center • Valet parking • 24 hr security • 24 hr Maintenance • All utilities included • Includes real estate tax no transfer tax

1310 HUNTSMAN LN, GLADWYNE

1615 GREEN ST #1, PHILADELPHIA

4 BED | 3.1 BATH | 3,526 SQ FT | $1,150,000

2 BED| 2 BATH | 1,125 SQ FT| $499,000

MAIN LINE SUBURBS NEW LISTINGS 1201 Andover Road, Wynnewood

4 BED | 3.1 BATH | 3,168 SQ FT | $619,000

JUST REDUCED 421 Old Gulph Road, Penn Valley 4 BED | 2.2 BATH | 3,197 SQ FT | $849,000

1205 Chermar Ln, Penn Valley

5 BED | 4.1 BATH | 3,356 SQ FT | $725,000

207 Lindy Ln, Bala Cynwyd

4 BED | 4.1 BATH | 4,217 SQ FT | $569,000

625 Fordham Rd, Bala Cynwyd

3 BED | 2.1 BATH | 2,495 SQ FT | $499,000

106 Airdale Road, Bryn Mawr

8 BED | 4.1 BATH | 6,200 SQ FT | $924,000

1417 Centennial Rd, Penn Valley

5 BED | 3.1 BATH | 4,371 SQ FT | $865,000

2369 Pineview Drive, Malvern

5 BED | 3 BATH | 2,666 SQ FT | $799,000

200 Price Ave, Unit#4, Narbeth 3 BED | 3.1 BATH | 3,038 SQ FT | $799,000

239 Trianon Ln, Villanova

4 BED | 3.1 BATH | 3,443 SQ FT | $798,000

39 Aberdale Road, Bala Cynwyd

7 BED | 3.2 BATH | 2,818 SQ FT | $795,000

200 S Narberth Ave, Narberth MULTI-FAMILY | $749,000

2501 Pond View Drive, Lansdale

5 BED | 3.2 BATH | 5,749 SQ FT | $749,000

646 Robinson Ln, Haverford

LISTINGS

4 BED | 2.1 BATH | 2,494 SQ FT | $674,000

1309 Summer Hill Lane, Gladwyne 4 BED | 4.3 BATH | 6,465 SQ FT | $2,795,000

1607 Winston Road, Gladwyne

4 BED | 2.1 BATH | 2,320 SQ FT | $575,000

817 Muirfield Road, Bryn Mawr

354 Winding Way, Merion Station

533 N. Spring Mill Road, Villanova 5 BED | 4.1 BATH | 4,716 SQ FT | $1,325,000

9 Heckamore Rd, Bala Cynwyd

5 BED | 2.1 BATH | 2,272 SQ FT | $465,000

1124 Youngsford Rd, Gladwyne

207 Wyndham Ln, Conshohocken

6 BED | 6.2 BATH | 8,944 SQ FT | $2,590,000

5 BED | 4.3 BATH | 6,144 SQ FT | $1,325,000

1351 Bobarn Drive, Penn Valley

5 BED | 4.1 BATH | 6,647 SQ FT | $1,099,000

730 Canterbury Lane, Villanova

5 BED | 4.1 BATH | 5,358 SQ FT | $995,000

4 BED | 2 BATH | 2736 SQ FT | $469,000

3 BED | 2.1 BATH | 2,604 SQ FT | $429,900

CONDO LIVING 190 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD, #415, BALA CYNWYD 2 BED | 2.1 BATH | 1,970 SQ FT | $625,000

191 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD, #824-25, BALA CYNWYD 2 BED | 2 BATH | 2,100 SQ FT | $325,000

1750 OAKWOOD TER, UNIT#1A, PENN VALLEY 2 BED | 2 BATH | 1,299 SQ FT | $227,000

THE KENNEDY HOUSE

2 BED | 2 BATH | 1,216 SQ FT | $175,000

19 ROCK HILL RD, #2E, BALA CYNWYD

1901 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia

2000 VALLEY FORGE CIR, UNIT#36, KING OF PRUSSIA

Rittenhouse Sq • Rooftop Pool

STORAGE UNIT | $9,500

• Fitness Center • Parking

CENTER CITY

• 24 HR Security • 24 HR Maintenance

3900 Ford Road, #23B, Philadelphia

• All Utilities Included • Includes Real Estate Tax

NEW LISTINGS

2 BED | 3 BATH | 2,000 SQ FT | $219,000

Unit #904 2 BED | 1 BATH | 1,145 SQ FT | $375,000 JUST REDUCED Unit #726 2 BED | 1 BATH | 1,147 SQ FT | $365,000 2224 Carpenter St, Philadelphia Unit #1213 1 BED | 1 BATH | 872 SQ FT | $269,000 3 BED | 2.1 BATH | 1,455 SQ FT | $509,000 Unit #1515 1 BED | 1 BATH | 871 SQ FT | $265,000 NEW LISTING Unit#1819 1 BED | 1 BATH | 606 SQ FT | $219,000 LISTINGS 1814 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia Unit#1919 1 BED | 1 BATH | 606 SQ FT | $219,000 INVESTMENT | 1,650 SQ FT | $1,395,000 Unit #1512 STUDIO | 1 BATH | 475 SQ FT | $175,000 5860 Woodbine Ave, Philadelphia Unit#2911 STUDIO | 1 BATH | 522 SQ FT | $184,900 6 BED | 4.1 BATH | 3,725 SQ FT | $679,000 Unit#2816 STUDIO | 1 BATH | 517 SQ FT | $169,000 809 Latona Street, Philadelphia 3 BED | 1 BATH | 1,288 SQ FT | $299,000

4472 Almond St, Philadelphia

3 BED | 1.1 BATH | 1,280 SQ FT | $280,000

1305 Summer Hill Lane, Gladwyne 224-30 W Rittenhouse Sq, #1017, Philadelphia LOT | 0.5 ACRES | $150,000

430 Hampden Rd, Upper Darby 3 BED | 1 BATH | 1,248 SQ FT | $112,500

Unit #2904 3 BED | 2 BATH | 1,404 | $750,000 Unit #923/924 3 BED | 2 BATH | 1,581 SQ FT | $499,000 Unit #2720 2 BED | 1 BATH | 1,134 SQ FT | $499,000 Unit #705 2 BED | 2 BATH | 1,176 SQ FT | $475,000 NEW PRICE Unit #903 2 BED | 1 BATH | 1,134 SQ FT | $345,000 Unit #1914 1 BED | 1 BATH | 495 SQ FT | $320,000 Unit #2621 1 BED | 1 BATH | 837 SQ FT | $310,000 NEW PRICE Unit #510 1 BED | 1 BATH | 825 SQ FT | $310,000

1 BED | 1 BATH | 570 SQ FT | $275,000

229 S 58th St, Philadelphia 3 BED | 2.1 BATH | 990 SQ FT | $219,000

KINGSLEY COURT ROXBOROUGH NEW CONSTRUCTION TWIN HOMES 500 Kingsley Court 3 BED | 2 BATH | 2,000 SQ FT | $487,000

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Sold | Old City Elegance and an exceptional eye for design can be found in every detail throughout this bi-level, 3 BR and 3 BA condo. To the left of the entryway you’ll find the dining area and kitchen with gorgeous high-end, European designed Porcelanosa cabinets, complemented by quartz counters with an island, and stainless steel appliances. This home features high ceilings and quality flooring throughout.

$525,000

New Listing | Dickinson Narrows Modern clashes with original character in this 4 bedroom home with a ton of charm. Hardwood floors on the main floor lead to the updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white shaker cabinets. The rear door exits to patio area with stair access to the roof deck!

$270,000

New Listing | 2225 Catharine Street Open Sunday 12 - 2 This perfectly-sized 4 BR, 2.5 BA was renovated with timeless finishes. Enter the home into a spacious, open concept living room, and continue on to the dining room, half bath, and kitchen. Enjoy the roof deck with unobstructed skyline views! Another highlight: One car parking is available in the rear of the home. Several years left on the tax abatement.

$749,000

New Listing | Newbold This beautifully updated 4-bedroom home features crown molding, hardwood floors and detailed wainscoting. Enter into the spacious, 16-foot-wide living area with open-concept dining area and kitchen. The kitchen features cherry cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, and leads out to a private patio with perimeter planters.

$435,000

New Price | Pennsport Stunning new construction in Pennsport, just steps from Dickinson Square Park. This sun-drenched house offers a spacious and airy layout which is enhanced by the high ceilings and multitude of windows throughout. The first floor is an open concept with living room, dining room, and a chef’s kitchen with access to the spacious yard. Enjoy the finished roof deck with 360 degree views of the city. This home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.

$585,900

New Price | 2700 Federal Street Open Saturday 12 - 1 Welcome to this stunning new construction home! The Chef’s kitchen features beautiful Calacatta Gold quartz counters, grey shaker soft closing cabinetry with gold hardware, herringbone backsplash and a large 7 foot double waterfall island. This home also offers wide plank hardwood floors, custom metal railings, a surveillance system, potential 1-car parking, and a huge roof deck with skyline views. Includes a 10 year tax abatement and a 1-year Builder’s Warranty.

$690,000

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