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. …

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…

Jim’s West original cheesesteak chefs are coming back — while the owners take the name claim issue to court — I was happy to read that “Jim’s West” is returning to West Philly with the original cooks, but sad to see the drama surrounding its return. Victor Fiorillo’s Philadelphia Magazine (FooBooz) article broke things down. Fiorillo said, the new owner of the West Philly location is claiming that “someone” said…