Cute little town about an hour north of Cape May. Lots of historical buildings and cemeteries that…read moreadd to its charm. There is a great free zoo here as well.

City of Baltimore I could swear I already did a review. There's so much history here. There's lots…read moreof places I still want to visit. One of the historic sites I would visit is Parks Sausage Company. It was the first African American owned company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Parks Sausage Company, was headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Parks Sausage was successful because of its founder, Henry Parks. Parks started the company in 1951 with only two employees. Under his supervision, the company grew into a multimillion dollar business with almost 300 employees. Parks trained black and white workers. In his factory, he helped advance racial integration in the workplace. As an African American businessman, Parks knew he would be under increased scrutiny. Inside his factory he kept close watch over the sausage recipe that he had created. Parks would taste his sausage mixture everyday himself and he could tell if the mixture is off by a tiny fraction. Parks wanted to create and maintain a quality product so he introduced sell-by dates to his meat products. In addition, he invited federal inspectors to tour his plant at a time when only state inspectors were required. He did this for two reasons. First, to show how good his products were. Second, to show the community-at-large that African American owned businesses could maintain the same strict standards as white businesses. Baltimoreans didn't just love Parks Sausage, they loved Henry Parks. In 1963, city residents showed their love for Parks by electing him to the Baltimore City Council for two consecutive terms. During his time on the council, Parks pushed for laws that opened public accommodations to African Americans. He also worked to help ease bail requirements. Parks was a lifetime member of the NAACP.  On a local and national level, Henry Parks was recognized for his role as a pioneering African American entrepreneur and civil rights advocate. In 1982, Parks was given the honor of being designated a Distinguished American by the United States Congress. Today, employees at the Parks Sausage Plant, now re-named the Dietz & Watson Plant, no longer make Parks sausage.  But that does not mean that Henry Park's impact as a pioneer in the sausage industry has been forgotten. Everyday, as employees enter and exit work they drive along Henry Parks Jr. Drive and are reminded of Baltimore's original sausage king. NOTE: I want to acknowledge the not for profit Baltimore Heritage Organization for the information I learned about Parks Sausage and Henry Parks who was an important figure in the business community and in history. Every day should be Black History Day as far as I'm concerned. I've got lots of opinions though so you might disagree.

Traversing [Baltimore MD]…read more Baltimore, Maryland's largest city was where we stayed during the MLK long weekend, the epicenter of the Industrial Revolution in the USA. We visited Fell's Point, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods and the focal point of Baltimore. Vibrant Fell's Point, with cobblestone streets and scenic waterfront views is the place for cozy boutique shopping, taprooms, and seafood joints that serve mouthwatering Chesapeake Bay crab and oysters. We had brunch at Barcocina and grabbed a pastry at Pitango Bakery Cafe. Many stops come with a beautiful water view. We missed visiting Fort McHenry, where The Star-Spangled Banner was composed but we did see the gravesite of Edgar Allan Poe at the Westminster Hall and Burial Grounds. So much to do so little time. Hope to be back in MD again, maybe during a warmer season, and maybe even catch Baltimore's birds in act whether it's Ravens or Orioles. Review #3672

Rose Valley is a 0.73 sq mi (or 0.74, depending on your source) former artist colony, just outside…read moreof Media Borough. Traveling down Rose Valley Rd, sneeze, and you might miss it! But when you know where you are, and what to look for, it is an enchanting community, now recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. * * * HISTORY * * * After the Leni Lenape tribe had lived in the valley, Quakers began settlement in RV on a Penn land grant in 1682. Mills were the industry there, along Ridley Creek for the 17thC. and 18thC.. Old Union Methodist Church is the only church in RV Borough; Revolutionary War vets are buried in unmarked graves in its cemetery. A tobacconist, Samuel Bancroft, lived in RV for most of the 19thC., and built tunnels and chambers in his home, Todmorden Mansion, for the Underground Railroad. The old textile mill became the foundation upon which architect Will Price founded the Rose Valley Association as an artists' colony in 1901 (after the ideologies of William Morris' Arts & Crafts Movement). The association provided rented workspace, and housing to craftsmen. Works that met association standards were stamped with their logo: a wild rose with a V over it, inside a belt. Some of the works (furniture, ceramics, book binding, etc.) were sold at 1624 Walnut Street in Philly (Will Price's office), among other shops. Depending on the guide you get at Wharton Esherick's house in Malvern, you may hear a more or less uncensored version of the artistic orgy that went on down in Rose Valley. Esherick's wife and children resided most of the time in RV, where they were all active in the RV community. * * * CURRENT DAY RV * * * There are a couple pockets of Media that distinguish themselves by different names: Bowling Green, Moylan, Rose Valley, South Media, etc. As a fan of history, art, and architecture, I want to acknowledge Rose Valley's distinction because, yes, this is a section of town that has period architecture, and the residents keep up the homes to reflect their glory days, now over 100 years in the past. Kudos to them, for making Media proud! But Darlings, your zip is all still 19063, which means Media. I know you want to be special, but it's not Rose Valley, PA 19063. It's still Media! Contemporary Rose Valley has a dilemma of character, IMO, because while they want (deserved) recognition, the community is not accessible to the public, which is necessary to facilitate buzz and interest. Rose Valley is a neighborhood of privately-owned homes, no sidewalks, and antiquated, tiny, one-lane streets, that are difficult to navigate. Their website is mostly municipal info, without developed highlights on the attractions (Great Minquas Path, Hedgerow, Randall Vernon House, Bishop White House, Thunderbird Lodge, Todmorden Mansion, The Old Mill, etc.). There is no visitor's center, not even as a function of the municipal office, as far as I know. There are few, esoteric publications about Rose Valley, as well, which makes visibility poor. Essentially, there is no visitor-friendly infrastructure upon which to gain significant notoriety. The only tour I have ever heard of for RV's architecture was by a grandson of one of the original artisans, offered through Winterthur, many years ago (which I only heard about b/c I had a Winterthur membership at the time). RV is not a place where you can show up and feel at home to wander and guide yourself, like one can in nearby Swarthmore. It is a shame and a loss to the public, because Rose Valley is a special historical place. Having grown up in the area, I had friends, family, and babysitting jobs, who all lived in some of these homes. But unfortunately, this is pretty much the only way you will get an interior tour of these houses, which are truly amazing. * * * MISC * * * Wiki the architect Will Price, and you will see photos of homes in Gladwyne, Overbrook, Merion, Wayne, but his life's passion was in Rose Valley including, "Bishop White House," "House of the Democrat," and RV mainstay, Thunderbird Lodge. Rose Valley is also known for its alternative school, "The School in Rose Valley," which is a well-reputed k-6 that does things the rich hippy way. (I had a family member who attended, a neighbor, and babysat some of these [now] alums.) Moylan and Rose Valley are both split between the Nether Providence School District and the Rose Tree Media School District. Your best bet for visiting RV is The Rose Valley Museum & Historical Society housed in the Thunderbird Lodge (see separate Yelp listing for info).

Narberth is a little town with beautiful architecture spanning many styles, decades and cultures…read more The roads in town are for the most part well layed out making it easy to traverse. Their playground is Awesome and so are the basketball courts. Oftentimes you see pickup games unfolding and little kids hanging around learning how to shoot and play by watching the older kids. Every time I've seen this my heart leaps with joy to see the older kids helping the younger. Real community spirit! This walkable community has a nice downtown with shops, small restaurants and friendly bars. Who could ask for anything more?

We've been promised by the Boro and PECO that our streets and roads would be repaved after the PECO…read moreGas Project in 2017. It is now 2024 ( 8 years) and nothing has been done on the North Side. Some streets are similar to a third world country. Let's stop using moneys for consultant fees and studies and actually let the citizens of our fine town experience some of our tax money at work. Please restore our faith in government and KEEP YOUR PROMISES! Bruce McCluskey Elm Terrace

Just like I said about the review about Clementon, NJ, I didn't think that this town was on Yelp…read more Not my first time here, this town is nice just like the typical ones in South Jersey with stores, restaurants, bars, etc.

From the owner: Lindenwold Auto Care is a Complete Auto facility specializing in: Foreign & domestic cars & trucks,…read moreAC, tune-ups ,brakes, radiator repairs, oil changes, batteries, engine diagnosis, transmissions, fuel injections, towing available, certified mechanics, N.J. state inspections, Quality Service at Reasonable Rates.! We Buy Unwanted Cars!

Borough Clerk, Tax Collector and Construction Office on 2nd floor, Court on 3rd floor, all over the…read more1sr floor Police Department. Well constructed and good security, tough to find a restroom or waiting room.

The bridge, which runs on Maryland Route 213 connects the two sides of Chesapeake City. It's a…read morebeautifully arched, two lane road that crosses the Delaware and Chesapeake Canals. There is also a sidewalk for pedestrian traffic.