Ballay noted that the condominiums are one- and two-bedroom units and have a nice view of Pennypack Park. Owners will also enjoy a 10-year property tax abatement.

The Villages is a joint project of the Bock Development Group and Holy Redeemer Health System.

For more information, call 215-745-9828 or visit www.thevillagesatpinevalley.com

¥ State Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-170th dist.) has just opened an office at 7215 Rising Sun Ave. The office is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. A notary will be available three days a week.

The telephone number is 215-342-1700.

¥ Christine Houck, of the Burholme Business Association, showed members four proposed designs for banners that will hang along Rising Sun Avenue.

The "Welcome to Burholme" banners will be put up as soon as a final design is chosen.

¥ Al Taubenberger, president of the Town Watch and civic association, will get to serve as mayor after all.

Taubenberger, a Republican who lost the 2007 mayoral race to Democrat Michael Nutter, will play River City, Iowa, Mayor George Shinn in a production of The Music Man from July 17 to 19 at the Devon Theater for the Performing Arts.

¥ Taubenberger is also heading German American Day on Sunday, June 28, at the United German Hungarian Club, at 4666 Bristol Road, in Oakford, Bucks County.

The event starts at noon. The cost is $5, with proceeds benefiting the Steuben Parade on Saturday, Sept. 26, along Frankford Avenue. For more information, visit www.steubenparade.com/phila

¥ Burholme Community Town Watch and Civic Association will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., at United Methodist Church of the Redeemer.

Reporter Tom Waring can be reached at 215-354-3034 or twaring@phillynews.com