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 17, 2015

PATCO Could Reopen “Ghost Station”

St. Paddy’s Day isn’t normally associated with scary stories, but today happens to be an exception! This week brought the news that PATCO was considering re-opening its Franklin Street subway station, which has commonly been called the “ghost station” both for its dimly-lit creepiness and the fact that it has been out of use since the late 1970s. PATCO has […]

March 16, 2015

New Wellness Center Will Serve Homeless Population

A lack of resources is, in any city one examines, a critical problem facing the homeless. Access to food and shelter are common issues. A shortage of accessible medical services is another major one. Those without homes all too often have little or no access to healthcare, owing to a lack of insurance and money. In addition, there often are […]

March 13, 2015

“Super Bowl of Soccer” Coming to Philly!

…and the special events just keep coming! Following much-publicized news that Philadelphia would host the pope’s first United States visit in September and next year’s Democratic National Convention comes the word that the city will host the Gold Cup final, which is considered the biggest soccer event in North America and Central America. The CONCACAF, which is the governing body […]

March 12, 2015

Woman Is Philly’s Only GOP Mayoral Candidate

A heretofore unknown woman has cast her hat into the ring of Philadelphia’s race for the next mayor. Melissa Murray Bailey is a rare unknown quantity in the mayoral field, a political virgin. To add to the strangeness of it all, she’s the only Republican candidate who signed up to run. For extra novelty factor, she’s also the youngest candidate […]

March 11, 2015

Cleaning House In the SEPTA Concourse

If you’ve ever been down to the SEPTA concourse – a long and winding series of tunnels running underground from the Comcast Building to the Gallery Mall – you know that it’s a confusing (and, let’s be frank, somewhat scary) place to try and navigate. Dank, poorly-lit corridors, ambiguous signage, and a general sense of disrepair all impact visitors’ perception […]

March 10, 2015

More Conventions Coming to Philly

Hot on the heels of news that the Pope will come to Philly in September and the Democratic National Convention will show up next year comes the news that two significant gatherings of Jewish leaders will convene in the City of Brotherly Love. The first of the two is the National Jewish Day School Conference, a three-day gathering at the […]

March 9, 2015

Film Society Buys Theater

Is there anything quite as tragic as an empty theater? There’s something especially poignant about an abandoned stage, where once singers sang and actors acted and dancers danced to bring artistic joy to the masses. Of course, not every theater can stay open forever. Still, it’s inspiring when a party steps in to ensure that a haven for the arts […]

March 6, 2015

Helping the Homeless One Slice at a Time in Center City

When pizza slices cost just one dollar, it’s easy to order extra. Such is the premise behind a generous giving scheme at Rosa’s Fresh Pizza in Center City, where customers foot the bill to buy slices of pizza for the homeless. NPR recently produced a story on the restaurant, which is doing its part to help feed the homeless in […]

March 5, 2015

New Pub/Resto Comes to Center City

Joining the expansive, varied Center City eating and drinking scene is U-Bahn, described as “a new underground stop for all things local — food, beer, and music.” This shrine to “Philly street food” will also thrill those who love their beer. The pub will sport eighteen brews on tap between two bars. A custom tower will serve Yards Philadelphia Pale […]