Latest Posts in Philadelphia

CHECKING INTO THE RITZ-CARLTON PHILADELPHIA

Checking Into The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia Hi there. Lately I just can’t seem to keep my feet on the ground. With grandbabies’ birthday parties in DC and future daughter-in-laws graduating from medical school in Philly, I’ve been traveling a lot this month. Flying Over Salt Lake City Last week my family converged on Philadelphia for what’s called […]

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A PHILLY CHEESESTEAK THROWDOWN

We’re having a Philly Cheesesteak Throwdown. What do you prefer: Geno’s or Pat’s? Come take the survey.

A PHILLY CHEESESTEAK THROWDOWN | Geno's Philly Cheesesteaks | www.AfterOrangeCounty.com
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A VISIT TO THE MARVELOUS ITALIAN MARKET IN PHILLY

Please join me for a visit to the marvelous Italian Market in Philly. To be clear, it really isn’t a “market” per se, but rather, a 10 block long gastronomical paradise located on 9th Street between Wharton and Fitzwater Streets in South Philly. Having just celebrated its 100th year in business, The Italian Market is considered […]

A VISIT TO THE MARVELOUS ITALIAN MARKET IN PHILLY | www.AfterOrangeCounty.com
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A POSTCARD FROM PHILADELPHIA

Today on the blog I’m sending you a postcard from Philadelphia where we spent 3 days exploring this charming city. Come see! I’ve got lots and lots of suggestions for what to do in the City of Brotherly Love.

A POSTCARD FROM PHILADELPHIA | www.AfterOrangeCounty.com
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3 DAYS AT AN IKEA STORE

   3 days + 3 trips to IKEA ____________ = A big improvement to a little apartment in Philly. That is how I spent my whirlwind trip to Philadelphia last week, trying to make my son’s first apartment a little more livable. Taylor moved to Philadelphia to spend 2 years teaching high school Spanish for […]

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A FOUR DAY VISIT TO PHILLY

Good morning. I just returned last night from a four day visit to Philly, having made a very last minute and impulsive decision to visit my son who just moved to Philadelphia after graduating college.  He deferred law school to take a 2 year Teach For America job in the inner city of South Philly. […]

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