GIRL ON THE GO: ITALY EDITION

GIRL ON THE GO: ITALY EDITION

Even the busiest agents know that some good R&R is essential for staying sane. PHG agent Rachel Shaw and her husband packed their bags and met up with friends (who also happen to be PHG clients!) for a 10-day magical trip to Italy. Although Rachel is already back in Philly diving into real estate, we managed to catch up with her for the scoop on her adventure!

Cuisine, Markets, and Festivals: Exploring Bella Vista

Cuisine, Markets, and Festivals: Exploring Bella Vista

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

PHG Girl on the Go | Philly Grocery Store Bar Crawl

PHG Girl on the Go | Philly Grocery Store Bar Crawl

Have you ever been in a supermarket in Pennsylvania that has a bar and you thought… who goes there? We decided to do a deep dive and bring the people what they want; a comprehensive list of grocery store bars worth visiting when you need that carton of eggs and a lager. 

Fishtown/ East Kensington Walking Tour: North of Norris

Fishtown/ East Kensington Walking Tour: North of Norris

Whether you’re new to the Fishtown/East Kensington area or have lived here for a while, this list is for you. Come take a walking tour with us, we started at Norris and headed up Frankford Ave- a strip we’re calling  “North of Norris”.

Navigating “Fishtown”: The Flat Iron

Navigating “Fishtown”: The Flat Iron

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

Walking Tour | Media in Delaware County, PA

Walking Tour | Media in Delaware County, PA

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

Neighborhood Story: Old City

Neighborhood Story: Old City

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

Neighborhood Story: Society Hill Walking Tour

Neighborhood Story: Society Hill Walking Tour

Society Hill has a deep history of restoration and historical preservation. With the largest concentration of restored 18th-century architecture, this neighborhood begs for a walking tour. We have put together some of our favorite spots that will help you navigate the charm, history, and elegance of Society Hill.

The Power of Two: Graduate Hospital and Point Breeze

The Power of Two: Graduate Hospital and Point Breeze

While many know Graduate Hospital for its is proximity to Rittenhouse, it’s southern border neighbor, Point Breeze, it quickly becoming the place for new hot spots. When you blur these two neighborhood boundaries, you get one fantastic place to choose your own adventure.

Neighborhood Story: Pennsport Walking Tour

Neighborhood Story: Pennsport Walking Tour

Home to the original naval yard in the 1800s, Pennsport now boasts picnic-worthy green spaces, historical architecture, and some of our favorite food spots. We’ve put together some of our favorites to entertain you for an afternoon...or two. Be sure to come hungry!

Girl on the Go: Japan Edition

Girl on the Go: Japan Edition

For my 40th birthday, I tossed the reins to my team and took my husband on a 3 weeks trip across Japan. While we made many stops to extraordinary landmarks all over the country, for this Girl on the Go I’ll focus on islands and animals.