Monthly Archives: December 2010

I am lucky to have the chance to write for another new hyper-local news website, which was launched in Philadelphia in the fall of 2010 by my favorite public radio station. I’ll be contributing articles about Germantown’s business community from time … Continue reading →

I’m guest-editing at Mt. Airy Patch this week, so my writing is all over the site. My favorite piece I’ve done for them recently is this article about the demise of Brownstoner Philly, a popular real estate and architecture blog … Continue reading →

If I could grow papayas in Philadelphia, my life would be complete. House Hunting in Costa Rica

Just between you and me and the rest of the internet, I am really not very good at forcing bulbs. I can only get them to bloom once. But I love to give amaryllis bulbs as gifts, and I am … Continue reading →

I often run across funny real estate expressions when I’m researching for my column. The example that comes to mind is “houses of character” in Malta, which basically means old stone farm houses that are 300+ years old but have … Continue reading →

I spent a pleasant morning at Primex Garden Center (not an advertiser) in Glenside before I wrote this article. Would have liked to visit Holod’s too but I was short on time. Here are my suggestions for what your gardener … Continue reading →