Around the Block: 11/1/24

November 4, 2024 BY JEFF CITY BLOCK

VOTE! & Eagles Tickets, Relevant Commentary, all information Philly (real estate and otherwise), Open Houses, Listings, Happenings, and More — by Jeff “City” Block

Blog Copy of JCB 11/1/24 | ATB

11/1/2024

Relevant Commentary, all information Philly (real estate and otherwise), Open Houses, Listings, Happenings, and More — by Jeff "City" Block

VOTE! & Eagles Tickets

Photo courtesy of Jeff Block

Hey Readers,

Perhaps you knew that the Eagles play this Sunday at 4:05. Against a quite bad Jacksonville Jaguars team. I think the highlight of this particular matchup is that the Jags are coached by Doug Pederson, the only Super Bowl winning coach in Philadelphia Eagles history! The photo above is of the statute at the Linc that memorializes one of the greatest moments in Eagles history--when QB Nick Foles went to Coach Pederson and said, “Philly, Philly.” Though the Eagles did not have a play actually called "Philly, Philly," Pederson knew exactly what Foles meant—The Philly Special. And the rest is history. I highly recommend watching both of these videos.

Okay, perhaps you also know that there is an election next week. One that is much more important than the Eagles. And I ask you to be sure to vote. Many of you probably voted already. I have, and I received confirmation from the Board of Elections that my ballot was received. And I clicked this link to confirm that my name was not on a list of ballots that have been rejected for one reason or another but that can still be cured. The link also includes information on fixing a deficient ballot. You can also track your mail-in ballot here. Importantly, you do not have to mail your mail-in ballot. And at this point, it is too late to make sure it is received in time. Your best bet is to drop it off at an official mail-ballot drop box location. Which locations you can find here. You can search the closest location by address.

Anyway, I am no egomaniac who is paying millions of dollars to Pennsylvanians who register to vote and agree to sign a bogus petition. I registered to vote, and I actually support the Constitution without needing a billionaire to pay me to do so. But I digress. What I am doing is raffling off a pair of Birds tickets for this Sunday’s game!!! With no strings attached.

The two tickets are in Section 125, Row 31, in the Lower Bowl.

The 15th person who responds to this email with the word “VOTE” or any phrase or sentence with the word “vote” in it wins the Eagles tickets. Pithy phrases are encouraged but not required and will not affect the winner of this contest. Likewise, actual voting is also encouraged but not required to win this raffle. However, I am pretty confident that all ATB readers plan to vote in this election.

Anyway, good luck winning the Eagles tickets, and I hope you all have an awesome weekend.

GO BIRDS!! GO VOTE!!

Warm regards,

Jeff

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371 Delmar Street #B

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,658 SF | $625,000

Spacious townhome situated on a quiet tree-lined block with 3-car PARKING (1-car garage plus 2-car driveway), 9' ft ceilings, and three fantastic private outdoor spaces (rear yard plus two decks). The home is currently configured with three bedrooms and two and a half baths with a generously sized first-floor family room/den that could easily be converted into a fourth bedroom and third full bathroom. Through the family room/den awaits the most serene, nearly 1,200 sq ft yard/garden; a perfect space for entertaining and a horticulture enthusiast's dream. Storage shed included.

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View Listing Details

Featured Listings

Rittenhouse SQUARE- just reduced

2042 Rittenhouse Square

4 BD | 2.5 BA | 2625 SF | $975,000

Chestnut Hill - pending

102 W Gravers Lane

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2000 SF | $895,000

Rittenhouse SQUARE - new price

1802 Pine Street #5

2 BD | 2 BA | 1425 SF | $799,000

Point Breeze - New price

2418 Manton Street

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2200 SF | $495,000

Rittenhouse Square

1515 Locust Street #301

2 BD | 2.5 BA | 1855 SF | $719,000

Roxborough - New Listing

371 Delmar Street #B

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2658 SF | $625,000

Graduate Hospital

1420 Pemberton Street

4 BD | 3/2 BA | 3750 SF | $1,275,000

Center City West

1811 Chestnut Street #501

2 BD | 2.5 BA | 1337 SF | $539,500

Northern Liberties - PENDING

1147-53 N 4th Street #5C

1 BD | 2 BA | 1896 SF | $625,000

Graduate Hospital - pending

2403 Madison Square

2 BD | 1.5 BA | 840 SF | $475,000

Germantown - PENDING

52 E Penn Street

2 BD | 2.5 BA | 1484 SF | $385,000

Germantown

54 E Penn Street

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 2452 SF | $545,000

East Passyunk Crossing

1740 S 13th Street

3 BD | 1.5 BA | 1760 SF | $475,000

University City - pending

422 S 44th Street

5 BD | 2.5 BA | 3040 SF | $875,000

Fairmount - Pending

2401 Pennsylvania Ave #11B36

1 BD | 1 BA | 1397 SF | $395,000

Cobbs Creek - JUST REDUCED

6200 Ellsworth Street - Triplex

7 BD | 4 BA | 3015 SF | $495,000

Cobbs Creek - BRAND NEW LISTING

5759 Catharine Street

3 BD | 2 BA | 1122 SF | $225,000

Center City West - pending

1919 Chestnut Street #1520

2 BD | 1 BA | 1134 SF | $475,000

University City

5040 Larchwood Avenue

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 1700 SF | $525,000

Lower Moyamensing -NEW PRICE

1116 Tree Street

2 BD | 2 BA | 1657 SF | $349,500

Germantown - pending

48 E Penn Street

2 BD | 2.5 BA | 1982 SF | $425,000

Graduate Hospital - NEW PRICE

1704 Webster Street

2 BD | 1 BA | 874 SF | $389,000

Carroll Park - Pending

1531 N Robinson Street

3 BD | 2 BA | 1470 SF | $189,000

Kingsessing - Pending

5837 Hoffman Avenue

5 BD | 2 BA | 1640 SF | $225,000

Center City West

1001 Chestnut Street #506E

1 BD | 1 BA | 505 SF | $229,900

Eastwick - pending

8427 Lyons Place

3 BD | 1.5 BA | 1440 SF | $249,500

Washington Square West

604 S Washington Square # 1113

0 BD | 1 BA | 415 SF | $195,000

University City - PENDING

3513 Hamilton Street

3147 SF | $379,000

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