Around the Block: 2/6/25

February 10, 2025 BY JEFF CITY BLOCK

Our Philadelphia Eagles Vs The Kansas City Chiefs, Witty takes, can’t-miss Philly updates, insider info, and curated listings – by Jeff “City” Block

blog Copy of JCB 2/6/25 | ATB

2/6/25

Witty takes, can't-miss Philly updates, insider info, and curated listings - by Jeff "City" Block

Our Philadelphia Eagles

The Kansas City Chiefs

(and their highly annoying and infamous Tomahawk Chop).

Source: NFL - Superbowl LIX

Last week, I discussed Super Bowl LVII against the Chiefs. That game was a huge downer, so I reserved that chatter for two weeks before the Super Bowl.

Now that we are at Super Bowl week-- just 72 hours away--I want to focus on a much better Super Bowl. Actually, the greatest game in history—Super Bowl LII. Also a rematch, it featured the Eagles vs the Tom Brady-dynasty-era New England Patriots. The Birds beat the Pats, and I fully expect the Birds to do the same to the Chiefs this weekend.

I just watched these two videos to get primed for this week’s game, and I recommend you do the same. First, a brief video highlighting the Philly Special:

Next, I think you may enjoy this below video of Super Bowl LII Highlights—hosted by Philly GOAT QB Nick Foles! Ok, it is 20 minutes, but that is 1/3 of an hour of pure bliss! Watch at least a few minutes and get pumped up. E-A-G-L-E-S, EAGLES!!

Now, this photo below shows how I looked and felt at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis after Super Bowl LII:

And I expect to feel the exact same way this Sunday evening after the Eagles crush the Chiefs!

Another thing-- kudos to Philly School Superintendent Tony B Watlington. He is not announcing that Philly schools will open two hours late on Monday morning as the District did for Super Bowl LVII two years ago. Why? The reason is obvious. Because we lost that Super Bowl, and superstition rules here. You don't do the same things this time around. So bright and early Monday morning, kiddos. Though I do hope they call an audible on Sunday night after the Birds win!

Finally, because nothing gets you ready for one of the biggest football games in Philly history more than a... wait for it...

Choral concert by the Grammy Award-winning ensemble The Crossing (also just named Musical America’s 2024 Ensemble of the Year), I am offering two tickets to their concert this Friday night at 7:00 p.m. at the gorgeous Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill.

The second person to reply to this email will win the tickets and enjoy luxuriating in the sounds of this spectacular ensemble before getting into pure game mode later this weekend.

By the way, I chose the second respondent to pre-celebrate the Eagles' second Super Bowl victory coming later this weekend. Also, I understand it would be more popular if I were raffling off Super Bowl tickets, but at this point, are you even able to get to the Big Easy for the Big Game? Meanwhile, The Crossing is playing right here in the City of Brotherly Love. I can email the tickets to whoever wins.

And here is more information about this local, internationally known ensemble--The Crossing.

Well, I guess the ATB is eclectic, if nothing else.

GO BIRDS!!!

I really hope we all have a great weekend.

Best regards,

Jeff

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Spotlight Property

Rittenhouse Square

1710-12 Locust Street

9,500 SF Contact Jeff for Price

This important, significant double property, steps from Rittenhouse Square is a rare opportunity offering several different flexible possibilities for use. This historic building (c. 1853) is superbly and completely renovated throughout with tasteful, bespoke finishes—all finely crafted. In absolute pristine condition and impeccably maintained.

1710-1712 Locust offers 9,500 Sq ft, CMX-3 zoning, 3 to 4 car parking, and THE premier Rittenhouse Square location--multiple opportunities await—such as—

1. Currently set up as a spacious office building with elevator, reception, multiple offices and conference rooms, kitchen, eating area, and significant storage. A turn-key, exquisite, high-end professional office building. NOTE: 1710-12 Locust is the current home of one of the nation’s premier Aviation Law Firms, and such is evident in the quality of fit and finish throughout.

2. Readily convert to a Live-Work space or office/residential mixed use.

3. Easily convert, with minimal modifications, to one single family mansion just off Rittenhouse Square with 3 to 4 car parking. This space is readily convertible from office to residential.

4. Convert back to two spacious Rittenhouse Square townhomes.

5. Convert to a condominium conversion with various residential configurations possible to best meet your plans.

6. Any combination of the above uses.

This historic property is 34’ wide and offers a gorgeous, historic brick façade (with large window assembly that inundates the property with light). This property offers multiple conference rooms, offices, many other significant spaces, bathrooms, multi-car parking/outdoor space—all ready to go as an office or easily convertible to residential, multi-family, or mixed use.

1710-1712 Locust Street is located in the heart of Philadelphia’s premier residential and commercial neighborhood. Within a half block of Rittenhouse Square itself and just steps from the city’s finest dining and shopping. An unequivocal A+ location.

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Know Someone Looking to Buy or Sell?

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Be assured, I will do my best to exceed their expectations! Thanks for taking the time to read this issue of Around the Block.

GO BIRDS!!

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