Outrageous Application Fees, Violations, and Overpriced Accommodations — The rental market in Philly is plentiful but expensive. RentCafe.com says the average 794 sq ft [studio or small 1 bedroom apartment] costs $1900. The site lists the average rent per neighborhood with the lowest rent of $912 in Kensington to $2916 in Bella Vista (I have no clue where…

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. It’s…

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. Here are some more tips and tricks to help you…

Here’s a guide to support local and national Black businesses all year round — This Black History month — I’m making the pledge to buy as many products and services from Black-owned businesses every day from local and national brands. Do you realize that Black people account for 40% of Philadelphia? Yet, we own less than 3% of businesses? In a Philadelphia Magazine article…

Texas names’ names, 10 nursing schools close, and info on how to check your nurses’ credentials through Nursys — Here is the second update on the national nursing scandal and investigation called Operation Nightingale from the Texas Nursing Board, Pulse, Nurses.org, and Forbes. As of February 22, 2023, the Texas Nursing Board has filed charges and released the names of 23 nurses. In a statement from the board:

Suburban trouble in the city — Bucks county carjacking leads to the murder of brave and beloved officer, Chris Fitgerald — Temple Police Officer Chris Fitzgerald, a devoted husband, father of four, and beloved community member was killed in the line of duty Saturday, February 18, 2023. Fox 29 News reports that Officer Fitzgerald “was trying to intervene in a carjacking in the area of 18th Street and Montgomery Avenue in…

Hardworking Mom and coach are key to his success — Abu Kamara’s story is the feel-good story of the week because he is going to Yale on a full scholarship to play football, but he could have easily gotten an academic scholarship with his 4.5 grade point average. Abu isn’t just a great athlete. He’s also a beloved son and…

From the 5 million recalled bottles of Fabuloso, to a renter’s help call-in show, a new free supermarket, and much more — Updated February 10, 2023 Time Sensitive Alert (TSA): Fabuloso Recall