Christmas on Elfreth’s Alley

Twice a year the residents of Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously occupied street in the country, allow a look into … Continue reading Christmas on Elfreth’s Alley

Living in History

Elfreth’s Alley is the oldest continually occupied street in America, dating to 1728. It is also probably one of the … Continue reading Living in History

Philly’s Little Streets: Lawrence

Old City is a prime tourist destination, but there’s one quaint street I bet few tourists have ever seen. I … Continue reading Philly’s Little Streets: Lawrence

Philly’s Little Streets (and a movie location): St. Alban’s Place

If you’ve seen The Sixth Sense, you’ve seen this street. The boy who saw dead people lived here. This block … Continue reading Philly’s Little Streets (and a movie location): St. Alban’s Place

Philly’s Little Streets: Mole Street

Located between 15th and 16th and Race and Cherry, Mole is a little street with a big attitude. Every year … Continue reading Philly’s Little Streets: Mole Street

A Little Street and a Little Park

Despite living in downtown Philly for a long time, there are still pockets I’ve never seen. Perth and Addison Park … Continue reading A Little Street and a Little Park

Philly’s Littlest Streets: Cuthbert

Philly is full of tiny residential streets worth a detour. In Old City off 2nd between Market and Arch (across … Continue reading Philly’s Littlest Streets: Cuthbert