Philadelphia Moving

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has vowed to pursue legal action against a  safe injection site in Philadelphia. But, in some ways, the political situation in Philadelphia makes it a prime location for a site, Goldfein said. There's Prevention Point, which has decades of harm-reduction experience. A progressive district attorney, Larry Krasner, who supports the idea.  Mayor Kenney, who is keeping mostly silent in public but encouraged Rendell, the former governor wrote in a letter to the Inquirer on Friday.

7010 Sheaff Lane, Fort Washington, Pa. 19034 | Bright MLS images via DePaul Realty

Once again, our search for interesting, distinctive, unusual, outstanding, original, actually unique (no comparative or relative adjectives allowed!) houses for sale takes us up Sheaff Lane in Fort Washington.

This residential roadway seems to be our anti-Main Line. Yes, it has some really grand center-hall Colonials on it. But it also has what must be the largest collection of one-of-a-kind houses in one place in this region. (Like this one. Or this one, whose owner has been trying to sell it for some time now.)

This unique contemporary house for sale is yet another of them. The MLS says it was built in 1964, but I’d place it about a decade or so later.

Exterior, dining room wing

It has a three-wing layout that produces patios at the end of each wing, and each wing’s sloping roof profile produces interior spaces with soaring vaulted ceilings.

Living room entrance and entrance hallway

Living room

The most dramatic of these, of course, is in the living room, whose stone fireplace forms one-half of a double fireplace whose counterpart graces the patio outside it.

Master bedroom

The next most dramatic one covers the first-floor master bedroom, which also has its own patio.

Dining room

Then there’s the one in the dining room on the first floor of the third wing.

Kitchen

By now, you should have noticed this house’s clean lines. The kitchen has them too: notice the sleek simplicity of the cabinetry. Pressed-tin backsplashes provide a distinctive accent.

Master bathroom

And the bathrooms continue this minimalist aesthetic. The master (above) recently got an update that gave it marble tile walls and an oversize glass shower.

Like the other houses on this street, traditional and modern, this house offers privacy thanks to its wooded 2.68-acre lot. Yet it’s convenient to the Fort Washington office park, the Fort Washington Expressway and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which makes this an ideal place to live if you work in either Fort Washington or King of Prussia. If you work in Center City, your best bet is to head to nearby Fort Washington Regional Rail station and let SEPTA do the driving.

THE FINE PRINT

BEDS: 4

BATHS: 3

SQUARE FEET: 3,632

SALE PRICE: $875,000

7010 Sheaff Lane, Fort Washington, Pa. 19034 [Michael Tyrrell | DePaul Realty via Zillow]

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June 5, 2019

This summer’s first Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll will be held Thursday, June 6, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Stroll the avenue from 43rd to 52nd Streets and enjoy $1 deals – food, drinks, dessert, merchandise, theatre tickets, and even a 15-minute business consultation!

Before heading to the Stroll, check out the map below for more info on participating businesses and their offers. University City District will also have paper maps available at the two UCD tents located at 50th and Baltimore, and at 43rd and Baltimore near the entrance to Clark Park.

Also, don’t forget about live music and entertainment. While strolling, check out performances by The Ramblers at 48th and Baltimore, playing your favorite 90s songs as Mardi Gras Jams, Clancy and Lolli’s face painting & balloons at 49th and Baltimore, and Positive Movement Drumline at 50th and Baltimore (shows at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m.). 

In addition to Baltimore Avenue businesses, this year’s Dollar Stroll participants will also include smaller food and merchandise vendors. Again, check out the map or visit the UCD website for more info.

By the way, Clark Park Farmers Market will reopen its Summer-Fall Thursday market tomorrow (4-7 p.m.), and some vendors will be offering $1 fruits and veggies as part of the Dollar Stroll at 43rd and Baltimore.

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Connectivity, Equity, Education, Other Issues at First Suburban Active Transportation Forum

By Benjamin Harris

With a whole slew of speakers representing Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, the Pennsylvania Active Transportation Forum was a huge success on Saturday in Norristown. Speakers discussed a wide range of topics including current trial projects, public outreach initiatives, and infrastructure connectivity. Planners and representatives gave updates on trail projects and strategies to improve and expand the suburban cycling infrastructure, and how they’re building walkable and bikeable suburban communities.

Some the overall themes were…

• Connectivity
• Equity
• Safety
• Education
• Enforcement
• Health and Environmental Sustainability
• Creating Vibrant Economies
• Levels of Traffic Stress

Local, state and regional officials discussed the future of suburban bike advocacy after the recent modification of the Bicycle Occupancy Permit (BOP), which was a hindrance to bike lane implementation. How the modification of the BOP is changing the future of suburban bike lanes, and many suburban communities have found creative ways to implement bike infrastructure.

With the emergence and growing popularity of E-Bikes and scooters, that was a large topic of conversation. E-Bikes have created an opportunity to open up connectivity and distance barriers that have limited many people from even considering cycling to their destination. Maggie Gendron of Lime, the dock-free bike and scooter rental company, talked about the advantages and challenges of dock-less vehicles, many of them electric, and how their bikes and vehicles are bringing a wider audience that would’ve likely driven instead.

While the cost of an E-bike is a little too high for many riders, some argued that there are plenty of advantages, such as the increased hauling capacity achievable and a great solution for seniors and those who can’t cycle like they used to. E-Bikes are a viable means of transportation for a large group of individuals and families, and are likely to be a substitute or a replacement for a car to many people.

The unique aspect of this forum was that the cycling community could hear from and have their questions answered by those representing a large geographic area, and not just those in their immediate community. It was a great place to learn from what other municipalities have achieved, are working on, and are planning. A sharing of ideas and success stories that could be implemented elsewhere throughout the region.

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New York

New York Media

Note: This list was first published in June, 2017 and has been updated for with the newest information.

Clocking in at 2,054 acres, Fairmount Park offers a lot of ground to cover. There are the usual haunts, like Boathouse Row and the many historic mansions that dot the park’s landscape. But there are plenty more spots, from gardens to sculptures to architectural gems, that are a little more hidden.

And, rain or shine (but most likely rain, considering the recent weather) these secret spots, tucked away in the massive park are worth checking out.

To highlight the best of the best, we turned to the experts of Fairmount Park: The Philadelphia Parks and Recreation department staff and the folks at the non-profit Fairmount Park Conservancy. These people are on the ground at Fairmount Park every single day, so they truly know the ins-and-outs of this tremendous green space.

From abandoned bridges to scenic trails, here are more than a dozen hidden gems found throughout West and East Fairmount Park. Have another spot that’s not on this list? Feel free to share it in the comments.