Dawn Secreto's Blog Posts

As part of the fiscal 2020 budget negotiations, the Kenney administration and City Council have agreed to increase the property-tax homestead exemption to $45,000, which would shave an additional

Beautiful BI-LEVEL Condo boasting 2 Bedrooms, Large Den (can serve as 3rd bedroom) and 2 Full Bathrooms w/ PRIVATE Rooftop DECK and DEEDED GARAGE Parking in Penn's Landing Square - a Gated

March is a month for celebrating both the first day of spring (March 20!) and the robust lineup of big events in the Philadelphia area covering Exibits, Sports, Theater, Dance, to Dining

With Philadelphia being ranked high in numerous top lists, it is no surprise it was named 'Best food city on the East Coast'. Check out the 'hot and new' favorites

From classic light shows to timeless theatrical productions, holiday traditions abound in Philadelphia year after year.Look no further than the Macy’s Christmas Light,

Christmastime is once again taking over LOVE Park and Dilworth Park for the annual Christmas Village and Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market!Modeled after traditional European open-air Christmas

Whether you are into fun or fitness .. Dilworth covers it all. From Quizzo to Coctails and Karaoke , to Story Time and Ice Skating ... Check out the SCHEDULE of EVENTS;

Check out The Biggest Fall Events and Festivals in Philadelphia in 2018! Neighborhoods across the city celebrate the arrival of sweater weather with community-centric fall festivals (Midtown Village

The end of Summer does not mean the end of fun!  Get ready ... September brings you a slew of special events all throughout the month.  Toward the end of the month, more

If you own property in Philadelphia and it is your primary residence, you are eligible for the Homestead Exemption on your Real Estate Tax. Most homeowners will typically save about $550 a year

The final full month of summer doesn’t disappoint in Philadelphia as street festivals, live music and summer-only attractions continue to entertain city dwellers and visitors alike.  

10 Tips to Sell Your Home Fast ... Set yourself up for a quick sale! The peak home buying season may be over or not ... but there are still steps you can take to ensure a speedy sale.

July is one of the biggest months for fun in Philadelphia .  Beyond Independence Day events, summer fun continues all month long with the seasonal opening of The Oval on the Benjamin

Philly’s food scene — often highlighted for its cheesesteaks, roast pork and water ice — has experienced a restaurant renaissance over the past decade. Now-renowned chefs have built their

Philadelphia heats up in the summer months with outdoor concerts, fun festivals and one of the best July 4th parties in the country.Whether you’re looking to dance your heart out at the Made in

50+ Awesome Spring Events and Festivals Coming to Philadelphia in 2018. Celebrate the season with arts, sports, beer, music and morePhoto by B. Krist for VISIT PHILADELPHIA®Philly gets a

Eight Surprising Things Ultra Productive People Do Every DayWhen it comes to productivity, we all face the same challenge—there are only 24 hours in a day. Yet some people seem to have twice

The Late, Great Paul CretBy Design. By WITOLD RYBCZYNSKI OCT. 21, 2014 1910 archival photograph of Paul Cret. Credit Paul Philippe Cret Collection, the Architectural Archives,

THE PANTONE COLORS THAT WILL BE TRENDING IN 2018From powerful pink to minion yellow, these are the hues you can look forward to seeing in home design in 2018.We're still wrapping our heads around

The 60 Biggest Events and Festivals Coming to Philadelphia in 2018 ... A month-by-month guide to the biggest, can’t-miss events coming to Philly this year. The year 2018 is a big one for

From classic light shows to timeless theatrical productions, holiday traditions abound in Philadelphia year after year.Look no further than the Macy’s Christmas Light Show, which has dazzled

Get into the holiday spirit in the heart of Philadelphia Shop for the holidays at the Philadelphia Christmas Village.CREDIT: M. FISCHETTI FOR VISIT PHILADELPHIADates: November 23 – December 24,