Local Resources
I have compiled this directory of local resources to assist you in gathering valuable information about the neighborhoods in which you could soon be living!
| Local Bars, Restaurants, and Cafes | |
| Ants Pants Cafe - This Australian inspired cafe serves breakfast, lunch, and delicious coffee! Located at 2212 South St, it's a great place to grab a bite, sip a coffee, and surf the web on their free wi-fi signal! | |
| Divan Turkish Kitchen - Divan Turkish Kitchen brings a taste of traditional Turkish cuisine to Philadelphia's up-and-coming Graduate Hospital area at the corner of Carpenter & 22nd street. This family-owned, Turkish BYOB is beautiful, warm & inviting. | |
| Grace Tavern - Small and charming, Grace is a bit of a neighborhood secret...and they serve food till 2 a.m. all week long! | |
| L2 Restaurant and Bar - This Asian-American Fusion restaurant is located on the corner of 22nd and South Streets and serves up as much charming atmospere as it does delicious and unique food. | |
| La Va Cafe - Get to know your neighbors! G-Ho neighborhood's favorite little coffee shop. Pick up a latte, a bureka, and some local art all in one stop! | |
| Meritage Philadelphia - Located in Center City Philadelphia, Meritage offers a Classic Regional Cuisine created by Chef Grant Langdon Brown, a Wine list with over 400 selections, and an extensive list of Scotch, Bourbon, and Cognac. | |
| Ten Stone - With one of Center City's best selection of beers on tap, Ten Stone is easily one of the Graduate Hospital neighborhood's favorite local spots for yummy food and great drinks. Located on the corner of 21st and South St., it's a convenient spot for lunch, dinner, drinks, and even Sunday brunch! And with outdoor seating and a cozy fireplace inside, it's the perfect spot all year round | |
| The Good Karma Cafe - The Good Karma Cafe aspires to provide the highest quality product using the freshest and best possible ingredients in a manner that promotes sound environmental and ecological practices and encourages social awareness and responsibility. The Good Karma Cafe is a positive-energy, socially responsible, neighborhood espresso cafe based in the Fitler Square area of Philadelphia catering to local residents and businesses. | |
| The Sidecar Bar & Grille - Open since November 2005, this hip little neighborhood favorite serves up food and drinks and even Sunday Brunch! | |
| Yello'bar - Right across from Naval Square, this friendly little neighborhood pub offers good food, delicious drinks, and even outdoor seating! | |
| Local Utility Companies | |
| PECO Energy - PECO is an energy delivery and services company that delivers electricity to 1.5 million customers and natural gas to 450,000 customers in Southeastern Pennsylvania. | |
| Philadelphia Gas Works - The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) provides gas service within the city of Philadelphia. Operating since 1836, PGW is the largest municipally-owned gas utility in the nation, maintaining a distribution system of 6,000 miles of gas mains and services and providing service to half a million customers. | |
| Philadelphia Water Department - Whether providing safe water for residents to drink, supplying water for industries to manufacture goods here in the City, or protecting the regions water resources, serving customers with quality has been a commitment of the Philadelphia Water Department throughout nearly 200-years of history. | |
| Comcast - Comcast Cable is the country's largest provider of cable services, and is expanding its cable operations to deliver digital services, provide faster Internet and IP-enabled phone service, as well as develop and deliver innovative programming. | |
| Verizon - Verizon provides local phone, long distance, and DSL services. | |
| Local Shops | |
| Bicycle Therapy - Philly's favorite bike shop! Bicycle Therapy is a full service independent bicycle shop located in Center City. So whether you're looking for a new bike or wanting to get your current one tuned up or repaired, this is the place to go! | |
| Local Transportation | |
| 30th Street Station - Philadelphia's major Amtrak train station features dozens of national and regional trains departing and arriving daily, as well as shops and eateries. | |
| Philly Car Share - PhillyCarShare is a Philadelphia-based non-profit organization dedicated to reducing automobile dependency in the Philadelphia region through community-based car sharing. | |
| PHL - Philadelphia International Airport - Philadelphia's International Airport has hundreds of flights arriving and departing every day. | |
| SEPTA - The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transport Authortiy (SEPTA) website offers schedules and fares for the Philadelphia area's region rail, subway, and busses. | |
| Local Universities | |
| Community College of Philadelphia - | |
| Drexel University - | |
| Moore College of Art and Design - | |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts - | |
| St. Joseph's University - | |
| Temple University - | |
| Thomas Jefferson University - | |
| University of Pennsylvania - | |
| University of the Arts - | |
| Villanova University - | |
| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Home Improvment | |
| Lowes - For all your improvement needs. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Relocation Links | |
| Center City Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
