Category Archives: Peter Nero and the Philly Pops

‘Tis the Season to Sell a House in Philadelphia

House sales are often considered seasonal–and the holidays are viewed as the off season.  The conventional wisdom was that people are too busy shopping on Rittenhouse Square  or Midtown Village to be househunting.  Far more focus is placed on parties, gifts, the Philly Pops Holiday Concert or the Nutcracker Ballet. But listing a house during…

Cultural Deals in Philadelphia Neighborhoods!

Living in Philadelphia, whether you call home a Center City Condo, a Society Hill townhome, a Fishtown rowhouse, or a Mount Airy twin, the wealth of cultural and arts venues in close and available proximity is staggering.  Add to that the convenience and cost-effectiveness  of memberships and subscriptions and I often wonder why more people don’t…

Look Out – I’m Ranting again….. Philly O!

Open Letter to the Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra This is a real estate blog but I own the damn thing so guess what, I get to say what I want! ——————————————————————————————————————————————— Dear Musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra; I read the article about your new contract and felt compelled to write yet another rant/blog entry….

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops – the Fink Rant!

As the Philly O bankruptcy swirls and takes on new life in the press, the Philly Pops get more and more dragged thru the muck. As a player in the Pops, I believe we are a viable orchestra with a true mission and a dedicated audience.  I see the same people in the front rows…