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Get outdoors this week with the Broad Street Run, South Street Spring Festival, Jane’s Walks and more. SEE PAGE 14
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"THE BIG PICTURE" Have you noticed that the scenic section of I-676 that runs through Center City has been tarnished with signs pointing to New York? Yep, overhead signs that previously read Trenton/Chester now show the direction to the Big Apple via our highway. It appears Trenton makes, but in this case New York takes and Philly has to be the bearer of the news. Sorry, Trenton. Q
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While often portrayed for its impact on predominantly white populations, the overdose crisis is increasingly ravaging minority communities at alarming rate – and Philly is no exception. Latinos saw the largest increase in opioid-related overdose deaths in 2017 – a 60 percent spike over the previous year, as compared to nonHispanic whites who saw a 47 percent spike, and non-Hispanic blacks at 34 percent. Q
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Philly –> Austin Homegrown space-rockers Ruby The Hatchet get trippy on the road to Levitation Festival BY SARAH ROSE ETTER
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Among the rapid change, another festival is occuring. Levitation Festival, founded in 2008 as Austin PsychFest, offers four days of music spread across some of Austin’s favorite bars and venues. I jokingly describe the festival as a Goth Coachella because the bands are strange, dark, raw – in one night, you could theoretically catch Chelsea Wolfe, Ministry, Ty Segall, The Make Up, and Thee Oh Sees if you had the right wristband and enough cocaine. Today, I’m at Volcom Garden, a hybrid spot that’s half art gallery and half music venue with a half-pipe where I watch a few middle-aged men attempt skate tricks in the weakening Texas sun. On the stage, Philadelphia-based Ruby The Hatchet are running lines for soundcheck. Behind me, ride-sharing app Lyft has set up a hot pink 70s-style van next to a photobooth and is inviting people to climb in to snap pic-
tures. The reward: A free pair of hot pink Lyft rip-off Ray Bans. The scene at Volcom hints at what Austin – and much of the country – is facing: How does fringe art maintain its value once capitalism edges in? From the stage, Jillian Taylor, the band’s front woman, lets out a velvety howl to test her mic. The ďŹ ve-piece band, established in New Jersey in 2011, is known for its psychedelic ‘70s rock vibe. But where another band might attempt to approach that style and come off like a gimmick, Ruby The Hatchet manages to toe the line perfectly. It’s reminiscent of a bygone time, but not enough to sound unoriginal. Part of that is due to the band’s insistence on melody, and another part of that is due to Taylor’s notorious swagger on stage. “Did you catch this band last night?â€? a bearded man next to me asks. He’s wearing mirrored aviators. “No, I couldn’t get on the list,â€? I say. It’s true – press spots at Levitation are guarded like Pentagon secrets. “They’re so good. She’s like a female Mick Jagger,â€? he says. “I had to see them again.â€? A few minutes later, in a small garden next to the stage, I catch up with the band. I was meant to interview them a day earlier, but their van broke down in the middle of the Arizona desert en route to Austin. “We had to pretend to be married to buy a new one,â€? Taylor tells me, pointing at bassist Mike Parise. “We had to fake that marriage, give them $1,000, sign some paperwork, then we left in a van we couldn’t afford. It’s a nice van, but we call it a forced upgrade.â€? The band tours – and faces van troubles – so frequently, I have to ask them how they keep going, particularly with this last spell of bad luck. “It was a really dangerous breakdown,â€? Taylor admits. “It was 4am in the middle of the desert. Eighteen wheelers were rushing by and rattling the van. We barely had cell service. But nobody lost their cool. We just thought: ‘OK, how do we get through this?’ And that’s what the road teaches you. Freaking out isn’t going to get you off the highway, but dividing and conquering will. So one person looked up a mechanic, someone else looked up a hotel, someone else looked up a van dealer. And that’s what works, every single time.â€? This is another dynamic that jumps out at you about Ruby – they actually seem to like each other. Most of the band lives together in a house down the highway from Philadelphia next to a dog kennel. The collaborative nature of their living situation carries over into their songwriting. “It’s an interesting process for sure,â€? says guitarist Johnny Scarps. “We come up with some guitar parts, hash out some structures, then everybody weaves their signature in. That’s really the journey of writing a song for us, ďŹ guring out where the heart of it is.â€? “It’s not like it’s one person’s vision,â€?
chimes in Sean Hur, the band’s keyboardist. “Most bands have a lead writer who runs the whole show. But we start with a few little things, then we’re very collaborative.â€? When I ask about how they offer constructive feedback to each other during song writing – particularly given how close they are – they say it doesn’t seem to be an issue. “We all have opinions, but we try out everyone’s ideas before we ultimately agree,â€? explains Taylor. “We barely need to edit, because we just riff on any idea over and over again. Then we start to layer from there.â€? “We’re really friends ďŹ rst and a band second, so that makes it easier,â€? adds Scarps. When I ask how they all got into music, the answers are all over the board. Stewart grew up with drums in his house, and remembers battling with his brother for a chance to pound away. Scarps came to guitar a little later. As for Taylor? “If you asked me what I wanted to do at 3 years old, I would have said I want to be a singer,â€? she says, throwing her hands dramatically in the air. “I’ve always wanted to perform. I’m inspired by a lot of women. I grew up listening to Janis, Stevie, Grace Slick. Now, I’m really into a band from the ‘70s called Babe Ruth.â€? Most recently, Ruby the Hatchet recorded a pair of Pink Floyd covers for a Magnetic Eye tribute, including a longer version of the song “Pigs.â€? They recorded the songs at home, a departure from their most recent studio albums out on Relapse Records. “We really loved how those covers turned out,â€? Taylor says. “The recordings had such a good sound, and we used to do things that way. So we really feel like it’s time to do some more home recordings.â€? It’s interesting that they can show up in Austin and play two nights in a row. When I suggest they must have quite a presence down here, Taylor nods. “Austin is really like our second home. Since we got in, we’ve been spending time with friends. They booked extra shows down here for bands like us that are coming a far distance,â€? she explains. The band still has two more weeks of touring through the South to get through before they’ll see their actual home to continue recording. But their spirits seemed high as they headed to the stage. As the band began to rip through their opening song, the bearded man in aviators put one ďŹ st in the air and nodded his head. Taylor shimmied on stage, mouth wide and howling, as the band pounded away at their instruments behind her. On the Volcom half-pipe, a man took a spill off of his skateboard. As Taylor’s signature vocals saturated the air, the crowd stopped taking photos and began to move away from the pink Lyft van to get a closer look. Maybe some of them were local. Q TWITTER: @SARAHROSEETTER 3+,/$'(/3+,$:((./< &20
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Bathroom bigotry Racist vandalism inside a South Philadelphia police station has spurred an internal investigation rican-American contentâ€? and thus created a hostile work environment for minority ofďŹ cers. The Guardian Civic League launched a he Philadelphia Police Department has launched an internal investigation into a more recent lawsuit alleging racial discriminaracist scrawl that recently appeared in- tion and corruption within the department’s side a staff bathroom at a South Philadelphia scandal-plagued Narcotics Unit. district. Six ofďŹ cers of color alleged Chief Inspector A photograph leaked to Philly Weekly de- for the Narcotics Bureau Anthony Boyle and picts racial epithets directed at African Ameri- Inspector for the Narcotics Bureau Raymond cans and Latinos written in marker inside a Evers fostered a racially hostile workplace. bathroom stall. “Fuck these s–– and n––––,â€? Under their direction, white ofďŹ cers openly the message reads, along with a second, un- referred to minorities as “scumâ€? and the killintelligible line. Black and ing of minority populations Latino ofďŹ cers comprise as “thinning the herd.â€? more than 40 percent of The suit also alleged black the police department’s ofďŹ cers were routinely aspersonnel. signed to more dangerDepartment spokesman ous shifts, while favorable Capt. Sekou Kinebrew shifts were reserved for conďŹ rmed that the incident white ofďŹ cers. A photo leaked to Philly Weekly occurred inside the private Staff Inspector Debra bathroom of the men’s depicts racial epithets written on the Frazier – one of the plainlocker room at the 17th in the suit and the bathroom stall inside the staff-only tiff’s District headquarters, lohighest-ranking Black ofďŹ men’s locker room of the PPD’s 17th cer in Narcotics – was also cated in Point Breeze. “The matter is currently “shunned and excludedâ€? District in Point Breeze. under investigation by the from formal leadership Internal Affairs Division,â€? Kinebrew said. in the unit, according to the lawsuit. Frazier “Therefore, I will not be commenting at this claimed the unit’s top brass threatened to lock time.â€? her out of her own ofďŹ ce. While some police Kinebrew clariďŹ ed the Filed late last year in December, attorneys bathroom is “not accessible by civiliansâ€? aside pointed to another minor scandal at the time from civilian police department employees like as evidence of deep-rooted racial bias in the custodial workers. department: An unnamed corporal regularly The complaint was initially ďŹ led by anoth- parked his car with a Confederate ag license er member of the police force. While civilian plate on city property at the police precinct complaints against the police have recently without punishment. (The Department later been made public, internal complaints remain instructed the corporal to remove the plate unavailable to the public, per the department’s from his personal vehicle.) policy. A reporter’s request for a copy of the “We’re concerned that if he felt comfortable complaint was denied. to actually put that ag on his vehicle, how The grafďŹ ti is hardly the ďŹ rst – or the most can he walk around the streets with a badge egregious – display of racism within the de- and decide who to arrest and who to pay atpartment. Allegations of systemic racism have tention to? That doesn’t seem very fair,â€? Brian been a source of internal strife going back de- Mildenberg, the attorney for the six ofďŹ cers in cades, and a number of cases have even found the case, said at the time, according to WHYY. their way to court. The Guardian Civic League could not be In 2009, the Guardian Civic League, which reached for comment regarding the vandalism represents Black ofďŹ cers on the force, ďŹ led a in the 17th District. Q federal lawsuit against the department over an online forum moderated by white ofďŹ cers who The is a developing story and will be upengaged in racially abusive commentary – and dated at more information becomes available. even talked about the website in front of their Have an anonymous tip? Reach out to Max colleagues of color. According to the suit, the Marin at mmarin@phillyweekly.com. now-defunct Domelights.com was "infested with racist, white supremacist and anti-AfTWITTER: @MAXMMARIN 3+,/$'(/3+,$:((./< &20 BY MAX MARIN
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The story of the Frankford Yellow Jackets gets told at the Historical Society of Philadelphia.
Philly’s forgotten football team Move over, Eagles. The Frankford Yellow Jackets, Philadelphia’s first NFL franchise team, finally gets their story told.
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The society has several black and white photographs of the Frankford Yellow Jackets team, including one of the original 1935 official Eagles team.
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efore the Vince Lombardi trophy made its way down Broad Street, before the “Philly Special� was a twinkle in Doug Pederson’s or Nick Foles’ eye, and nearly 100 years before a $177 million league salary cap existed, there were the Frankford Yellow Jackets, Philadelphia’s original NFL franchise, with $5 salaries being the norm. The Historical Society of Frankford, located on a quiet block of Orthodox Street, uses artifacts to tell the story of the team that
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paved the way for the modern-era Philadelphia Eagles. Jim Young, president of the Historical Society of Frankford, detailed the history of the team at a presentation last month. “The general idea is, in 1899, the Frankford Athletic Organization was formed, just a bunch of sandlot teams, basically,� Young
said. “They played Holmesburg, and Jefferson Hospital had a team, and they expanded who they were playing and started going up and down the East Coast playing teams.â€? When the NFL formed as the American Professional Football Association in 1920, the Frankford Yellow Jackets didn’t join at ďŹ rst, but played the NFL teams, including those
from Chicago and New York. And, they won, according to Young. “They had a record of .700, playing about 25 games a year,â€? he said. “They played the Green Bay Packers. They played Jim Thorpe. They played against these legends. They competed against quality competition and won.â€? “In 1924, they joined the league and became an NFL franchise,â€? Young added. “They were doing great. Won the championship in 1926. And, then, things went bad. Their stadium burned down in 1928.â€? Before joining the league, the organization built Frankford Stadium on Frankford Avenue that could hold 9,000 people. Based on maps and photographs, the end zone was located where Aramingo Avenue turns into Harbison Avenue today. At the time, Pennsylvania’s Blue Laws banned activities on Sundays due to religious reasons. And those laws were taken seriously: the team couldn’t secure any nearby stadiums for playing time. With the Great Depression looming on the horizon, the team went broke in 1931, according to Young. Bert Bell, who would go on to be the NFL commissioner from 1945 to 1959, and James “Ludâ€? Wray, who was a center for the Yellow Jackets, bought the franchise, paid off its debt and in 1935, changed the name to the Philadelphia Eagles, but retained the yellow and blue colors of the yellow jackets – remember that blowout victory over the Lions in 2007 when the Eagles donned their “throwbackâ€? uniforms? The name was changed to pay homage to President Franklin Roosevelt’s National Recovery Act, its symbol being an eagle. In 1941, the Eagles again found themselves in ďŹ nancial distress, and Art Rooney, the founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers, bought a 70 percent interest in the franchise, with Bell retaining the other 30 percent. During World War II, the Steelers also ran into ďŹ nancial difďŹ culty and briey merged with the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming the Steagles for the 1943 season, until the end of the war when their players returned from the war. Fast forward decades later with Jason Kelce’s “We Don’t Careâ€? attitude on full, colorful display on the Philadelphia Art Museum steps, and it’s hard to imagine anything other than a city that “bleeds green.â€? But, the proof of the past remains. After Young’s presentation, guests were able to view artifacts of the Frankford Yellow Jackets, including team photographs, a team banner, game programs complete with dates and team rosters, an authentic football and a copy of the franchise license. “It’s unbelievable that this happened,â€? Young said. “It really blew my mind that this little township, this little borough, this little neighborhood of Frankford had an NFL franchise. And, they started out as a little sandlot team.â€? Q TWITTER: @PHILLYWEEKLY
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Even though the weather keeps holding onto its icy grip, teasing us with a taste of warmer days, our summer’s downashore are coming. Plan ahead for a fun weekend or week long stay with some of these events. Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival Come hungry and bring your best judging hat as 30 regional food trucks going head-to-head to be crowned the area’s best mobile eatery. Of course, there will also be live music, other entertainment and kid friendly events. | May 26-28. $5. (kids under 12 free). Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave., Oceanport, N.J.
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The ownership group of the Tropicana Hotel and Casino has invested $200 million to stretch its arms along AC’s strip with the acquisition and renovation of the Chelsea Hotel.
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n its heyday, the Chelsea Hotel in Atlantic City was a posh destination that attracted scores of people looking to get away from casino lights but still get that AC feel. But over the years, the hotel on Morris Avenue evolved into a shell of what it once was, with eroding decor and amenities shocking many of those same people hoping for a weekend getaway. In massive need of a renovation, complaints stemmed from the hotel’s dimly lit rooms to old furniture to its tiny, overcrowded front lobby that usually found guests trying to check out snaking outside the front door. Emerging from its own bankruptcy, the ownership group of the Tropicana
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Hotel and Casino has purchased the hotel and will unveil its $200 million investment in upgrading the facility, including a complete renovation of the hotel’s South Tower, the addition of an enclosed Skybridge, two restaurants and two cocktail bars. Tropicana is scheduled to unveil the new look Chelsea Hotel to the public on May 24, with an ofďŹ cial opening showing off the renovations to the South Tower and the new Skybridge. The grand opening celebration is expected to ow into Memorial Day Weekend with block party on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, all culminating in a ďŹ reworks celebration on May 26. “The Chelsea Tower is a welcome addition to Tropicana Atlantic City,â€? said Tony Rodio, president and CEO of Tropicana Entertainment. “We
were able to take a closed property on the Boardwalk, reinvigorate it, and incorporate it as part of the resort options at Tropicana Atlantic City.� The acquisition increased Tropicana’s total AC holdings to over 2,000 rooms, 26 restaurants, 25 shops, 20 bars and lounges four pools, and an IMAX Theatre, according to Tropicana AC general manager, Steve Callender, via release. Oh, and a spa. “[Simply put], The new restaurants and pools in The Chelsea Tower provide our guests with more nongaming amenities to enjoy this summer,� said Callender. And hopeful return to what was one of Atlantic City’s swankiest destinations. Q
Coming off the success of his steakhouse at Paris in Las Vegas, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will open another steakhouse inside Harrah’s Resort on Memorial Day weekend. The restaurant can hold up to 288 guests, but the ask is to get your reservations in now for the grand opening. | Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blvd. Atlantic City, N.J. caesars.com/harrahs-ac/restaurants
Friday Night Fireworks Every Friday night beginning June 22, the night sky on the boardwalk in Wildwood will light up with a spectacular fireworks display. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of life consider this one something to do before going out for the night or something to do with the kids before bed. | June 22-Aug. 31. Pine Ave & the Beach, Wildwood, N.J. dooww.com/
NJ State BBQ and Blues Festival Three days of music and great barbecue will commence in July as some of the best chefs will pair with the area’s best entertainment for a festival that promises to taste as good as it sounds. | July 13-15. njbbq.com/
Get into Kiss Kiss for free The self-proclaimed “sexiest party in Atlantic City,� is allowing you in pro bono to experience the sexiness. All you have to do is sign up for its guest list before 11:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. | June 1 -Labor day weekend. Kiss Kiss in the Tropicana. kisskissnightclub.com/
Off the Record Music Festival Kick it listening to some of the best local and up-and-coming musical acts at this daylong festival on the rooftop and poolside at VUE, Atlantic City’s only rooftop bar and lounge. | June 7-9. offtherecordfest.com/
Hot rods and stuff Car fan? A car fan who loves nice weather? Have to check out the New Jersey Car Show which will feature close to 300 customized whips both old and new inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. Get a chance to check out some cars and get tips on how to upgrade your ride too! | June 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. slammedenuff. com/ Q
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pring into, well – Spring! Take advantage of those rising temps with the annual South Street Spring Festival. Make a ower headband and dance under a giant Maypole – how more owerchild can it get? Answer: Very. Listen to a whole lineup of local bands while you peruse 100-plus vendors. Dig into eating contests, like the third Annual Philly Taco Challenge. Let the kids get their warm-season kicks at the kids’ zone with games, magicians, pony rides and more. Roam around South Street for even more festivities. Nerd out in cosplay at Atomic City Comic’s Free Comic Book Day. Drink in the merriment with German beer at Brauhaus Schmitz’s Maifest celebration. May 5. 11am-8pm. Free admission. Headhouse Square and along South Street. southstreet.com/spring-fest/
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 THEATER
‘Mrs. Harrison’
A decade after their college graduation, former classmates Aisha and Holly cross paths at their alma mater’s reunion – but neither can be sure whether they’re meeting for the ďŹ rst time or if they knew each other way back when. But when a story arises about their college years, the two women’s visions of reality collide. “Mrs. Harrisonâ€? will run through May 20. | 8-9:30pm. Pay what you wish. Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake. 302
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Kokedama Workshop
Join Take it or Leaf it to learn the art and craft of the Japanese Kokedama – a traditional bonsai form – in the outdoor beer garden at North Bowl. In this all inclusive class, you’ll create your own Kokedama from a tropical plant of your choosing, and learn best practices for care and upkeep to keep your new string garden beautiful and healthy! Enjoy half-price drafts while you craft. | 6:30-8pm. $25. The Lot at North Bowl, 909 N. 2nd St. kokedamaworkshop.splashthat.com
Frankie Rose
Get over hump day with the indie-pop singer/songwriter, Frankie Rose. Original member of Crystal Stilts, Dum Dum Girls, Vivian Girls, and Beverly, the solo singer performs from her 2017 album “Cage Tropical.� Also taking the stage is Suburban Living. | 8pm. $13. Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave. johnnybrendas. com/event/1628051-frankie-rose-philadelphia/
YOGA
Wissahickon Warrior Yoga
Beer and yoga – for real? Yep, you read that right. Settle down after a day of work with some deep stretches in the brewhouse. Keep the relaxation going with beer, cider, wine or kombucha in the tasting room. Your ticket includes the one-hour class and a post-class pint. Can’t make it out or want a regular yoga spot? Wissahickon Warrior Yoga happens every Thursday! | 6pm. $10. Wissahickon Brewing Company, 3705 W. School House Lane. wissahickonbrew.com
MUSIC
DRINKS
Parks On Tap: Lovett Park
Parks on Tap is back, and they are pouring drinks at the newly renovated Lovett Park. Adjacent to Mt. Airy’s branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, take in the warmer weather with brews and bites on the opening day of the pop-up beer garden. Parks on Tap will be parked at Lovett Park through Sunday. | 5-10pm. Free admission. Lovett Memorial Library, 6945 Germantown Ave. parksontap.com
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Philadelphia and the PHS: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society! Come to the Spring Happy Hour at PHS’ South Street Pop Up Garden for delicious food and botanical-inspired cocktails from Royal Tavern. This is your opportunity to meet an engaged community of women, committed to making a difference in the Philadelphia region. All are welcome. Drop by or bring friends to share a drink with members, and learn about the power of collective giving. Impact100 Philadelphia will provide light appetizers and a cash bar will be available. | 5:30-8pm. Free. PHS Pop-Up Garden, 1438 South St. phsonline.org/popups/southstreet
THURSDAY, MAY 3 CAUSES
Happy Hour in the Garden
Shake off the Winter Blues with Impact100
WMMR Presents: Bon Jovi
“It’s My Life,� so let’s live it with Bon Jovi. Get down with the famed rock band on its “This House is Not For Sale� tour. Throw down this Thursday with a jam-packed concert, featuring the band’s most recent album. | 7:30pm. Prices vary. Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. wellsfargocenterphilly. com/events/detail/bon-jovi-1
THEATER
‘Caged’
This one’s a bit off the Philly path, but we’d be remiss not to mention a play about incarcerated men of color, written by the New Jersey Prison Cooperative. The show examines everything from the prison-industrial complex to the harsh adjustments of reentry in a for-proďŹ t justice system. | 7:30-9:30pm. $13$38. Mill Hill Playhouse. 205 E. Front St. in Trenton, N.J. passagetheatre.org/locations/ the-mill-hill-playhouse/
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upright bass. | 5-9pm. Free with Museum admission. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. philamuseum.org
DANCE
faire patrons play a role by dressing in historical or whimsical costumes. Come as who you are or who you want to be. | 11am-8pm. $15$20. Fort Mifin, 6400 Hog Island Road. phillyrenfaire.ticketleap.com/philadelphiarenaissance-faire-2018
MUSEUM
Behind The Scenes Tours
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FESTIVAL
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is back through June 30. Witness 28 all-new, culturally-inspired lantern sculptures, featuring new lighting technology and displays never before seen in North America, impressive feats of Chinese acrobatics, handicrafts by Chinese folk artists, a beer garden and much more. | 7-11pm. $12-$18. Franklin Square, 6th and Race streets. historicphiladelphia.org/chineselanternfestival
FRIDAY, MAY 4 OUTDOORS
Jane’s Walks
Jane’s Walk Philadelphia returns throughout the weekend with 27 free, public walks exploring the gamut of things seen and unseen in Philly’s neighborhoods. Look beyond the narrative of Point Breeze gentriďŹ cation, see what makes Jeweler’s Row tick, explore the linguistically diverse Olney neighborhood – you’ve been meaning to explore more of your city, and this is your chance. | May 4-6, multiple locations. www.facebook.com/ janeswalkphilly/
THEATER
‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Catch a performance of Old Academy Players’ last weekend of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Beeâ€? before it buzzes away. Internationally produced, this musical is the hilarious and compelling tale of socially awkward youngsters who ďŹ nd joy, heartache and purpose while competing at a regional spelling bee. | 8-10pm. $25. Old Academy Players, 3544 Indian Queen Lane. oldacademyplayers.org
Namaste! Find your inner zen on the playground. Join Roots2Rise teacher Shenise Nicole Henderson for a good stretch. Perfect for all levels, mats are available to use. | 7pm. $5, suggested donation. Olney Recreation Center, 6001 A St. roots2rise.org
“Swing your partner ‘round and ‘round.� Take a free country line dancing lesson and then show off your dosey doe the rest of the night. If you can’t line dance your way over, no worries. Tavern on Camac has country line dancing every Friday. | 7-10pm. TavernOn Camac, 243 S. Camac St. tavernoncamac.com
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Friday Nights at the Museum featuring The Epichorus
Come to the Museum for art through sight and sound. The Epichorus performs IndoArabic roots music – contemporary music inspired by the old sound. Master vocalist Priya Darshini serenades beyond the bounds of language, moving uidly between Hebrew, Hindi and Aramaic backed by oud, violin, accordion, hammered dulcimer, percussion and
CINCO DE MAYO
March of the Sombreros
Party and drink your way through this Cinco de Mayo-themed bar crawl. Celebrate the festivities with free swag and 40-plus of Philadelphia’s top locations throughout Center City, South Street, Old City and Manayunk. This is the go-to event this Cinco de Mayo! | 4pm-2am. Prices vary. Locations vary. upcomingevents.com/e/march-of-thesombreros-cinco-de-mayo-in-philadelphia34311/?ref=fbevent
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Cinco De Mayo 2018 Celebration
Cinco de Mayo Block Party!
Yoga at Olney Playground
Country Line Dancing
SATURDAY, MAY 5
MUSIC
YOGA
DANCE
First Friday Salsa Night is back with Siempre Salsa Philly and Take the Lead Dance Project! Kicking things off with a pre-Cinco de Mayo celebration, this month’s live band will be Elvis Bonilla y su Orquesta! Food and drinks will be provided by Gunners Run, El Camino Real Philadelphia and Revolution Taco. There will be a free salsa dance lesson at the start of the event, followed by the live music. | 7-10pm. Free admission. The Piazza at Schmidt’s Commons, 1001 N. 2nd St. theschmidtscommons.com/
Go behind the scenes of historic ships like never before. Experience the engine room and brig on Cruiser Olympia, and scope out the conning tower on Submarine Becuna. Tour areas that are usually closed off to the public on these National Landmark ships. Behind the scenes tours take place the ďŹ rst Saturday of each month. | Noon, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. $16-$21. phillyseaport.org/behindthescenes
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the fourth Annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party. Spend the day playing family friendly activities and watching mariachi performances. Snack on street foods, like tacos and guacamole, and drink margaritas like there is no tomorrow! At nightfall, DJ Gun$ Garcia will start spinning. | Free. Noon-11pm. 2000 Ranstead St. facebook. com/events/164905784166168/?active_ tab=about
FESTIVAL
Philadelphia Renaissance Faire
Travel back in time to the faire that brings a new adventure of love, laughter and mayhem to families and audiences of all ages. A renaissance faire is a re-creation of a European medieval or renaissance village – full of vendors, performers, games and food. Staff and many
Commemorate Mexico’s unlikely 19thcentury win against the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla with dancing and food cooking outside and inside. Among live performances, DJ Digibilly will be spinning a Latin Tech House. | Noon-8pm. Free. Cafe Y Chocolate, 2100 S. Norwood St. eventbrite. com/e/cinco-de-mayo-fiesta-at-cafe-y-chocolate-tickets-45346573823
SUNDAY, MAY 6 FESTIVAL
Northeast Philly Food Truck Festival Cinco De Mayo Weekend
Join the Castor, Bustleton and Cottman Business Association, Nick’s Roast Beef and PC Richard in welcoming some of Philadelphia’s Best Food Trucks to The Great Northeast! Come for a fun day of food trucks, games and a Cinco De Mayo-themed beer and margarita garden beneďŹ ting the Business Association. | 11-6pm. Free. P.C. Richard & Son, 2420 Cottman Ave. us.eventbu.com/ philadelphia/northeast-philly-food-truckfestival-cinco-de-mayo-weekend/10354867
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Michael McDonald I Friday, May 11 Nick Swardson I Saturday, May 19 ZZ Top – John Fogerty I Friday, May 25 Billy Gardell I Saturday, May 26 Kenny Loggins I Sunday, May 27 Ledisi I Saturday, June 2 Ken Jeong I Friday, June 8 The Righteous Brothers I Saturday, June 9 Matisyahu I Saturday, June 16 Mike Tyson – Undisputed Truth: Round 2 I Saturday, June 23 Michael Che I Friday, June 29
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MONDAY, MAY 7 MUSIC
this free live Latin music and dancing event. Experience the hottest live bands as you turn up the steam on the dance oor. The party starts with La Noche band and follows up with rotating live performance. This month’s band is Fulaso – short for Funky Latin Soul. Mixing classic salsa and boogaloo arrangements, Fulaso brings Latin rhythms in a soulful set. | 8pm. Commonwealth Plaza at the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org/events-and-tickets/201718/free/ la-noche-may/
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Natalia Lafourcade
End Mexican Week with a bang – and some impressive vocals. The renowned Grammy awardee Mexican singer Natalia Lafourcade will perform along with the talented musician Augusto Bracho. | 8pm. $20-$35. TLA, 334 South St. venue.tlaphilly.com/EventDetail? tmeventid=0200542C990B3370&offerid=0
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Becoming Mr. Philly Drag King 101
Do you want to become a drag king but don’t know how? Looking for some tips on how to win Mr. Philly Drag King? Want to learn about drag? Looking for free stuff? The Philly Dyke March and Mr. Philly Drag King winners want to help you succeed. Learn the makeup, attitude and strut of becoming a King. | 1pm. Free. 622 N. Front St. facebook.com/ events/186362955488132/?active_tab=about
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path to ďŹ lmmaking prominence and brings in paintings, drawings, ďŹ lms, costumes and photos – as well as the ceramics he entered the cinematic world. | May 6-Sept. 3. 11am-5pm. Closed on Tuesdays. $30, general admission. Discounted prices available. barnesfoundation.org/whats-on/renoir-father-son
FITNESS
Rebel Rebel Craft Bazaar
Celebrating the three-day theatrical rerelease of David Bowies “Labyrinthâ€?! Riot Nerd returns to Tattooed Mom on South Street with the spirit of the Star Man in tow. Put your space face close to look over a dozen local vendors, selling handmade items inspired by ‘70’s glam rock and retro sci-ďŹ . Don’t miss this one-time-only “Space Oddity.â€? | 1-5pm. Free. Tattooed Mom, 530 South St. tattooedmomphilly.com
ART
Renoir: Father and Son / Painting and Cinema
Perfect for the theater or museum goer, come see the exhibit centered on acclaimed director Jean Renoir, his works and the inuence of his father and famed painter, PierreAuguste Renoir. In collaboration with the MusÊes d’Orsay and de l’Orangerie and with the participation of La CinÊmathèque française, the exhibition follows Jean Renoir’s
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Ben Franklin Bridge Walk 2018
‘Up’
Movie Monday anyone? A 78-year-old balloon salesman ies away in his balloonpowered house to the South American wilderness. All is well, until he ďŹ nds out a little boy named Russell is a stowaway on his getaway. Dress up as any of the 2009-ďŹ lm characters and get a free beer. The ďŹ lm starts at 8pm, but come before 7pm and get a free beer and play classic games. After the movie, there will be trivia, prizes and rafes. Enjoy drink specials and food. | 6:30 doors open. $3. The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St. thetroc.com
The Ben Franklin Bridge will illuminate turquoise – the signature color of the American Lung Association’s Lung Force. Wear turquoise and walk at dusk, in honor of Women’s Lung Health Week and the ďŹ fth annual Lung Force Turquoise Takeover. David Cohen, renowned bagpiper, has teamed with the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania for another year to bring awareness to women’s lung health and to demonstrate the importance of healthy lungs by playing his bagpipes while walking across the Ben Franklin Bridge. | 8-9:30pm. $55, suggested raise amount. Ben Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia. action.lung.org/site/TR?team_ id=144980&fr_id=16465&pg=team
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DRINKS
Tito’s Vodka: Dog Yappy Hour Broad Street Run
During the Winter you made your New Year’s resolutions, but during Spring you can show off your hard work. Grab your sneakers or get ready to cheer by the sidelines for this 10-mile course through North, Center and South Philadelphia. | 8am. $53, individual registration for race. Free admission for spectators. Starts at the Central High School Athletic Field at Broad Street and Somerville Avenue. broadstreetrun.com
Yappy hours are back at Morgan’s Pier. Can’t choose between staying home with the dog and going out to the bars? Bring your dog along for “yappy hour.� The night will include giveaways, specialty cocktails and adoptable dogs. Proceeds go to the PSPCA. Come for a barking good time. | 4-8pm. Free. Morgan’s Pier, 221 N. Columbus Blvd. morganspier.com
MUSIC
La Noche
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Square, this charming passive park remains the central public gathering place for the community. Stop by the traveling beer garden all week-long. | 5-10pm. Free. Campbell Square, 2535 E. Allegheny Ave. parksontap.com
MUSIC
Marian Hill
Get “Down� with the bluesypop music of Marian Hill. Turn up this Tuesday with the Philadelphia duo as they perform music from their upcoming 2018 album, “Unusual.� Indie singer Michl will also be performing. | 8pm. $29. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. utphilly.com/ event/1638813marian-hill-philadelphia/
delphia’s transportation agencies organized to respond to the challenges and opportunities created by new technologies, burgeoning development and other factors? Join Design Advocacy Group for a panelist discussion and evening devoted to exploring how the City, transit authorities and others are approaching the possibilities and the obstacles. | 6-8pm. Free. Center / Architecture + Design, 1218 Arch St. designadvocacy.org
FOOD
Supper at St. Martin’s
Come ready to dig in at this free, homecooked meal for the whole community. All are invited to a meal that brings neighbors together and allows families to take a break and eat a healthy meal. There is room at the table for everyone, no matter what. | 6-7pm. Free. Church of St. Matin-in-the-Fields, 8000 Saint Martins Lane. stmartinec.org/community_engagement/supper/ St. bootandsaddlephilly.com/event
GARDENING
ing the stage. | 9pm. $15. The Foundry, 29 E. Allen St. thefillmorephilly.com/EventDe tail?tmeventid=02005354144EA74E&offer id=61687
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COMEDY
FESTIVAL
Philly Tech Week
Techies, this is last day of Philly Tech Week. Back for its eighth year, get all your gadget kicks with events in the following seven tracks: creative, access, development, civic, business, media and sciences. Join more than 25,000 people for conferences, interactive activities, workshops and more events that celebrate innovation and technology. | Times vary. Prices vary. Locations vary. phillytechweek.com
MUSIC
The Sherlocks
Coming off a remarkable 2017, which saw them rock the UK’s Glastonbury Festival and release a debut album that reached No. 6 on the UK charts, the Sherlocks have broken off on a 2018 North American tour. The band, who notes its inspiration comes from Kings of Leon and opened for the group in 2017, will have the stage all to its own as the headliners at South Philly staple, Boot and Saddle. | 8:30pm. $10. Boot and Saddle, 1131 S. Broad
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Cactus & Crystals Succulent Workshop
Get your green thumb on. Enjoy drinks, food and planting with natural crystal as decor for your succulent arrangement. Tickets include all the supplies you will need with plenty of crystals and vintage planters from which to choose. | 7-8:30pm. $20. Frankford Hall, 1210 Frankford Ave. eventbrite. com/e/cactus-crystals-workshoptm-succulents-frankford-hall-tues-may-8th-tickets45309267238?aff=efbevent
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 MUSIC
Iron Maidens: Female Iron Maiden Tribute
Metalheads, get ready to thrash and bash to a night of music intensity. Get over hump day with the all-female Iron Maiden tribute band. Live Evil: Dio Tribute will also be tak-
Teachers Relief Live!
Being a teacher is so hard it’s not funny – well, it’s kind of funny. The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia presents “Teachers Relief Live!� The night will star three comics who will school you on all things funny: Hank Denson, J Bliss and TuRae. A portion of all tickets sold will be donated to the fund for the School District of Philadelphia. | 8pm. $20. Punchline Philly, 33 E. Laurel St. punchlinephilly.com/EventDeta il?tmeventid=0200547ED1D5C2D5&offer id=80355
DRINKS
Parks on Tap: Campbell Square
For brews and views, come for a drink – or two, or three – in Campbell Square. Established in the late-1800s as Allegheny Square, and then renamed in 1959 as Campbell
Mother’s Day Succulent Workshop
What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than by making her a plant grandma? Make your own plant baby in this workshop that includes a handmade ceramic succulent planter and everything you need to create your succulent arrangement. Held just days before Mother’s Day, feel free to bring your mom to the workshop. | 7-8:30pm. $20, advance. $25, door. The Schmidt’s Commons, 1001 N. 2nd St. eventbee.com/v/buckscountyflowers/event?eid=155263475#/tickets
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Silencing the sex industry Two new laws are an egregious form of internet censorship – and will almost certainly put sex workers at risk BY TIMAREE SCHMIT
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n paper, the Stop Enabling Sex TrafďŹ ckers Act (SESTA) and the Fighting Online Sex TrafďŹ cking Act (FOSTA) are the latest legislative efforts to ďŹ ght the scourge of human trafďŹ cking. Their goals – eradicating slavery and child sexual abuse – are undoubtedly noble. But in practice, the bipartisan bill package represents a dangerous display of ignorance. Clearly, lawmakers failed to get input from those who will be most affected the bills – let alone anyone with knowledge of the internet’s role in the industry of sex work. If they had, they wouldn’t have penned legislation that will ultimately censor the internet, put sex workers in more danger and do virtually nothing to help ďŹ nd people who are being trafďŹ cked. An amendment to the Communications Decency Act section 230, SESTA-FOSTA looks to severely punish anyone who uses the internet to “promote or facilitate the prostitution of another person.â€? The problem lies in this broad language of the bill. Rather than just targeting pimps and trafďŹ ckers, the bill restricts anyone who consensually engages in sex work and all websites they use to communicate for sex work. Repercussions for free speech online are staggering and have already begun: Microsoft has banned the use of “offensive languageâ€? and nudity from Skype, Xbox and other plat-
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Anna Moone, a local porn performer and cam model, has been speaking out against the newly passed anti-sex work laws. forms, while Google has started searching for and deleting nudity from users’ Drive accounts. On Friday, April 6, the Department of Justice seized the website Backpage, and in March Craiglist preemptively took down its entire Personals section. Reddit banned a number of subreddits about escorts and sugar daddies and tech experts suggest changes could be coming to more social media sites and dating apps. While all internet users will be impacted by this law, those most negatively affected are those it purports to help. SESTA-FOSTA doesn’t make it easier to ďŹ nd trafďŹ cked people or provide them any resources. In fact, the Department of Justice, who opposed the bills, says it’ll actually be harder to locate them. Another population that is already being adversely affected are consensual sex
workers, people who choose to provide erotic services in exchange for money. Some sex workers enjoy the exible hours and relatively good wages, others have simply come to rely on this industry to pay their bills. The idea that most providers are coerced or forced into the industry is a myth that is not supported by research. A recent DOJ study found that not only were juveniles far less likely to be trafďŹ cked than anti-trafďŹ cking lobbyists have suggested, pimps were also far less prevalent. Ironically, because of these laws, many lower income sex workers who have been operating independently online will need to turn to much more dangerous streetbased work and the supposed protection provided by pimps. Local porn performer and cam model
Anna Moone has been engaging in education and activism in response to the laws. “The main way I have personally been affected is through this culture of fear that has arisen,â€? Moone tells Philly Weekly. “Basically every day a new site clamps down on speech or shuts down entirely.â€? She mentions Switter, a weeks-old sex workerfriendly social media platform that has already gathered more than 50,000 users. Cloudare, the initial provider for Switter, has already terminated service in response to SESTA-FOSTA, a law it had lobbied against and continue to decry as dangerous for free speech. “Twitter is the main way for myself and many other sex workers to engage with [our] customer base,â€? Moone add. “I have spent over a year tirelessly carving out a signiďŹ cant following there. The fact that I could lose it at any minute because of SESTA is a sword of Damocles hanging over my head. If Twitter bans sex workers, my career is over, as I will not be able to promote my ďŹ lms or my cam shows.â€? For the anti-sex work lobbyists behind bills like SESTA-FOSTA, this is the real goal: end the sale of sexual services entirely. However, as sex historian Kate Lister points out, no law in human history has ever done that. Instead, she says, efforts to abolish prostitution or curb demand only increase stigma and have regularly led to increased violence against sex workers. Even the so-called Nordic model, which criminalizes clients but not providers, has resulted in more assault and murder of sex workers. Well-meaning would-
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2401 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit 7B31, Philadelphia 1 Bed/1 Bath; 1,343 sq ft Condo $299,000
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2254 N Carlisle St, Philadelphia 5 Bed/ 2 Bath | 1,830 sq ft | Other | $269,000 2248 N Carlisle St, Philadelphia 5 Bed/ 2 Bath | 1,606 sq ft | Other | $239,000
501 Kingsley Court, Philadelphia 4 Bed/ 2.1 Bath | 2,400 sq ft | Traditional | $441,300 508 Kingsley Court, Philadelphia 4 Bed/ 2.1 Bath | 2,400 sq ft | Traditional | $439,300 1901 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit# 1409, Philadelphia 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1,140 sq ft | Contemporary | $439,000 418 Pensdale St, Philadelphia 3 Bed/ 3.1 Bath | 2,535 sq ft | Colonial | $369,000 1901 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit# 1911, Philadelphia Studio/ 1 Bath | 552 sq ft | Contemporary | $199,000 1901 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit# 1412, Philadelphia Studio/ 1 Bath | 475 sq ft | Contemporary | $187,000 1901 John F Kennedy Blvd, Unit# 710, Philadelphia Studio/ 1 Bath | 475 sq ft | Contemporary | $187,000
CONDO LIVING 191 Presidential Blvd, Unit# 824-25, Bala Cynwyd 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 2,100 sq ft | Traditional | $425,000 1655 Oakwood Dr, Unit# N115, Penn Valley 3 Bed/ 3 Bath | 1,716 sq ft | Contemporary | $325,000 1750 Oakwood Ter, Unit# 1A, Penn Valley 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 1,299 sq ft | End Unit Row | $259,000
20 Conshohocken State Rd, Unit# 611, Bala Cynwyd 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 1,735 sq ft | Traditional | $210,000 1219 W Wynnewood Rd, Unit# 213, Wynnewood 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 1,156 sq ft | Traditional | $190,000 1650 Oakwood Dr, Unit# E119, Penn Valley 2 Bed/ 2 Bath | 1,144 sq ft | Contemporary | $179,900 1655 Oakwood Dr, Unit# N103, Narberth 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 858 sq ft | Contemporary | $159,000
2200 Arch St #202, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Just steps from Rittenhouse Square, this modern, generously proportioned two oor loft, two bedroom, two bath residence with GARAGE PARKING is not to be missed!
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776 S. FRONT STREET QUEEN VILLAGE - WOW 3+ CAR PARKING A Beautiful 4 Story Home in Need of a Rehab! Features many Lovely Original Details intact, Solid Core Wood Doors, Original Hardware, Plaster Walls, Original Wood Floors, Great Light and Space, Large Rooms and High Ceilings. A Huge Basement with High Ceilings, Cement Floors + an Outdoor Walk Out (can be easily ďŹ nished to a great family or media room). Lot Size 19 x 100. 3000 Sq Ft. 5 Bedrooms + Den, 1.5 Baths + a Breezeway, Private Alley Garden Space and believe it or not 3+ Car Gated Parking. First Floor: Enter thru a Lovely Foyer with original Wainscoting into a Huge Living Room with a Large Front Window and another Window facing West and a Coat Closet. A Separate Dining Room. Large Eat in Kitchen with 2 Windows, Powder Room + a Door leading to the Garden and Parking. Basement is Full with Mechanicals and Tons of Storage. Second Floor: Main Suite with 2 Closets, 2 windows, Original Mantle, Wood Floors, Large Dressing/Sitting Room + a Rear Full Bath. Third Floor: 3 Nice Size Bedrooms. Fourth Floor: Huge Dormer Room with Front & Back Windows and Wide Plank Wood Floors. This is a Great Family House with Endless Potential - however, it does need a Rehab. The Parking and the rear Entrance enters thru Wilden’s Way Driveway. There is an Association fee of $350 a Year for this Privilege. Great Neighborhood. Close to Everything. Restaurants, Coffee Houses, Parks and Doggie Park. Also, in Meredith Catchment. $885,000
What They Are Saying: ““I found Kathy and Patrick to be professional, honest, responsive and helpful at all times. It was a pleasure to work with them. Selling the home, I lived in for over 30 years was an emotional step which Kathy was sensitive to and applied no pressure. Their entire team was helpful when any questions came up. I would recommend them 100%.� Hannah Wallace
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NEW PRICE RITTENHOUSE SQUARE Spacious 1 bedroom condo offering a beautiful entrance leading into living and dining area with wonderful hardwood floors. Enjoy the new kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Very sizable bedroom with a huge walk-in closet. Live in a fully secured building with 24-hour doorman
$369,900 FRANCISVILLE Thoughtfully designed, beautiful bi-level condominium with the finest attention to detail and unique finishes. This spacious condo features an open kitchen with quartz counters, floor-toceiling windows, dark oak floors, and glass partition walls. 10 Year tax abatement approved
RITTENHOUSE SQUARE Stunning, upgraded bi-level condo offering a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and dark wooden cabinetry. This unit features beautiful hardwood floors throughout, a roof top deck with amazing views and a one car parking spot! 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$624,000 NEW LISTING PORT RICHMOND Fully rehabbed 2 bedroom home within walking distance to restaurants and parks. The property features bamboo hardwood floors on the 1st floor, a powder room and an updated kitchen. There are brand new carpets on the 2nd floor. Freshly painted throughout
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Stunning, new row homes designed with a fresh approach to contemporary sophistication. These homes feature 10 ft ceilings, state-of-theart kitchens with quartz counters, large windows, 5� oak hardwood floors, glass railings, and private roof decks with stunning views! 1 and 2-car parking! 10 Year tax abatement approved
Stunning brand new condos featuring family rooms with large windows as well as beautiful kitchens with quartz counters and center islands. These units feature 9ft+ ceilings, glass partition walls, tons of natural sunlight, casement windows, and private outdoor spaces! 10 Year tax abatement approved
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