Outrageous Application Fees, Violations, and Overpriced Accommodations — The rental market in Philly is plentiful but expensive and too many people are being priced out and forced out in a tide of evictions. …

A quick and simple — seasonal Sangria — Happy New Year! Below is my Boozy Fruit Sangria recipe. I’m not a chef or recipe tester so this “recipe” is more of a suggestion. You can use any seasonal fruit, wine, or soaking spirit you prefer. I’ve made this several times and everyone loved it. Boozy Fruit Recipe 1 Honey Crispy apple (medium-large, washed and…

A family recipe that’s changed over the years — just like me — I LOVE CHEESE! All kinds of cheese from good old traditional cheddar to chevre. I love it whether it’s made from cow’s or goat’s milk. I like creamy fontina to salty and somewhat chalky feta. My all-time favorite cheese-centric recipe is macaroni and cheese. It’s just the perfect dish. …

Some quick and creative ways to get readers for your pieces, on Medium and beyond — Updated January 24, 2024 I’ve been a writer on Medium since 2019, and since starting my writing groups, I’ve learned some tips and tricks along the way. I’ve written about growing your audience through the tried-and-true method of reading reciprocity. …

Try The Frosted Fox, Second Daughter’s, and Dr. Brownies.com — I love brownies — all kinds of brownies including with or without nuts, with fudgy or cakey, traditional or gluten-free. I even love brownie cousins — like blondies, brownie barks, and brittles. December 8th was National Brownie Day and some of my local news stations celebrated by highlighting and tasting…

Last-minute menu, planning, and prep help — It’s time to give thanks, share the love, and hopefully some really good grub with your beloved family and friends. If you’re like me — you’ve been planning for weeks, but the holiday still crept up on you. My things-to-do list is growing with missing items and house prep, too. …

Thank you and support Otto Glass and Wiz Café — I wanted to take this opportunity to send some love and appreciation to the fearless, hardworking Mom, Nikki Bullock who made national news after a video of her bravely confronting “gun-toting suburban [biker] Cody Heron, 26, who has been charged with possession of an instrument of crime, recklessly endangering another…

The most recent tips and resources to help you prepare for repayment — Please be advised that this is an updated and revised article from: What Are You Gonna Do When Your Student Loans Are Due? A few tips and resources to help you prepare for repaymentiwritetee.medium.com Student loans are due October 2, 2023, so what should you do? Here are a few tips and resources to help you. …

Jim’s West brings the best of the original flavor and some treats and twists to keep you safe while you wait — Jim’s West Original Cheesesteaks is winning with their amazing grand opening, great reviews, and a victory in a lawsuit filed against them by the previous owners. In my first article, I talked about the growing excitement around Jim’s West’s return and their pending court case. Well, our beloved Jim’s West…