Living in Philadelphia

This is one of our most fun sections on the site because it rounds up all the best things about living in Philadelphia—the city center, but also the surrounding suburbs. We also cover new laws and ordinances that might impact your life, upcoming events of note, and more.

Want to know the best parks in the city? We have you covered. A new street food festival or pop-up restaurant featuring a world-reknowned chef? We definitely have you covered there, too. Wondering about the latest developments on school zoning, new city taxes, and more? If the news impacts Philadelphia it will be found here!

We love our city and look forward to sharing with you the aspects of living in Philly, from food to culture to neighborhoods and more.

We hope you enjoy the information we offer! If we can help you in any way, please speak with one of our talented real estate agents, or directly contact the Center City Team office: 215.440.2093

March 31, 2015
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Amazon Home Services Comes to Philadelphia

Amazon Home Services has come to Philadelphia. The service, which connects customers with service pros to fulfill a wide variety of in-home tasks, just piloted locally. Are the multilingual instructions on your IKEA bookcase getting the better of you? Need help mounting your brand-new flat screen TV on the wall? Looking to hire a magician for your kid’s next birthday […]
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March 30, 2015

Rainbow Crosswalks Coming to the Gayborhood

The Gayborhood will be showing its true colors in fine style this summer. Thanks to Philly Pride Presents and the City of Philadelphia, permanent rainbow-hued crosswalks will be coming to two intersections in the Washington Square West neighborhood. This burst of color is meant to celebrate the Gayborhood’s heritage as a haven for the LGBT community and a place of […]
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March 27, 2015
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Philly Actor Brings Ben Franklin to Life

Living in Philadelphia brings us close to the lives of many famous founding Americans. It’s hard to say, though, that anyone today can claim as much of a kinship with Philadelphia’s colonial past as can Bill Robling, an actor and historian who has perfected his portrayal of Benjamin Franklin. Robling, who gets his Ben on as many as 150 times […]
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March 26, 2015
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Archdiocese Seeks Volunteers For Pope’s Visit

The archdiocese of Philadelphia is seeking some ten thousand volunteers for Pope Francis’ visit to the city in September. This was announced by Archbishop Charles Caput in his weekly column. Pope Francis is visiting Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families, which will be held September 22nd – 27th. The pope will be celebrating the Meeting with a huge mass […]
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March 24, 2015
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World’s Largest Bar Crawl to Kick Off Again In Philly

Have you ever wanted to take part in the breaking of a world record? Come on out May 9th to the World’s Largest Bar Crawl, taking place across Philadelphia. The Crawl is an all-day event that starts at 12 noon in several neighborhoods across the city. If you recall, Philadelphia gunned for the world record last year. In 2014, around […]
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March 23, 2015
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Historic Philly Church Faces Wrecking Ball

Former parishioners of St. Laurentius Catholic Church are outraged that the historic building is facing demolition. The archdiocese has made the decision to topple the church, citing the fact that the exterior is badly damaged and that it would cost too much to fix it. But those who grew up with the church, which dates back to the 1800s, are […]
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March 20, 2015

Philly Homes Selling Like Hotcakes

While some residential areas of the United States are continuing to struggle with home sales in the wake of the Great Recession, Philadelphia is seeing quicker sales than any time in the last three years. According to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, who published a year-end report, the housing sector has continued to gain a boost by way of […]
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March 19, 2015
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HuffPo Lists ‘Must Have’ Philly Experiences for Luxury Travelers

The Huffington Post recently published a list entitled Five Must Have Experiences for Luxury Travelers in Philadelphia. Unlike so many lists centered around Philly’s can’t-miss attractions (the Liberty Bell, et cetera), this one was aimed exclusively at well-heeled visitors looking for some of the more premium experiences offered by The City of Brotherly Love. I’ve listed the top three of […]
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March 18, 2015
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Philly Named One of America’s Quirkiest Cities

Certain cities are just a little weirder than others. While some cities give off a staid and dignified vibe, others are decidedly more offbeat. Who knew that Philadelphia would number in a list of the latter? The city scored a ranking of #18 on Travel + Leisure’s list of the 20 Quirkiest Cities in America, an honor as unique as […]
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