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 4, 2015

Shop ’til You Drop At the Flower Show

When you think about the Philadelphia Flower Show, what do you imagine? Do you think of simply strolling amongst beautiful flowers and literally stopping to smell the roses? Maybe you’ve heard of the extravagant, Hollywood-inspired displays at this year’s show and are looking forward to feasting your eyes on all the prettiness. Little do you know, however, that there is […]

March 2, 2015

Philadelphia Sells Schools For Cash

How does a city simultaneously solve the problems of school budget deficits and unused school buildings sitting empty? Easy – it kills two birds with one stone and sells the schools for cash. Such is the case in Philly, where the school district has netted $42 million in the last two years by selling off 12 former schools. As many […]

February 27, 2015

Philadelphians Asked to Open Homes For Papal Visitors

With the Pope’s visit coming up in September, Philadelphia is expecting a considerable lodging shortage. The number of pilgrims and out-of-towners coming to see the pontiff hold a Festival of Families and a Mass service on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway is expected to number in the millions, and it seems like every hotel room within two hours’ distance from the […]

February 26, 2015

Food Bloggers Tackle Center City

Looking to whet your appetite, or just to indulge in some local food porn? You need look no further than 22nd & Philly, a food blog run by Center City couple Bradd and Kristy. The pair have built up a social media following out of visiting local restaurants and posting reviews with delicious-looking photos. Food blogging is a very 21st-century […]

February 25, 2015

This Year’s Philadelphia Flower Show Takes Inspiration From the Movies

Didn’t get enough of Hollywood glitz this past weekend with the Oscars? Head on down to the Philadelphia Flower Show, which this year is taking its inspiration from the silver screen. With a theme of “Celebrate the Movies,” the show will take visitors down a red carpet and into an Art Deco theater – all constructed of flowers. The Flower […]

February 23, 2015

Cell Companies Prepare For Pope’s Crowds

How exactly do cell companies prepare for the load of millions of people all using their phones at the same time? That’s the quandary currently being worked out in Philadelphia, which is preparing for a September visit by Pope Francis. Upwards of two million people are expected to jam the Benjamin Franklin Parkway as the pontiff holds both a mass […]

February 20, 2015

Ringing In the Chinese New Year In Philadelphia

Chinatown is ringing in the Chinese New Year in high style this week! Yesterday marked the actual New Year, but a whole week of celebrations has been planned in Philadelphia’s Asian quarter. Expect parades, dancing, and plenty of food to mark the occasion. On Sunday the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation will host the Philadelphia Suns Lion Dance Parade. Organizer Weiling […]

February 18, 2015

“Rocky” Returns to Philadelphia!

Philadelphia is known for plenty of things. We have the Liberty Bell, the cheesesteaks… and Rocky. There are few movie scenes as iconic to a particular place as the one in which Rocky (played by the inimitable Sylvester Stallone) runs up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art as “Gonna Fly Now” plays in the background. Rocky, a champion […]

February 16, 2015

Preparations Continue For Pope’s Visit

It won’t happen until September, but the pope’s visit is very much on the mind of city organizers. With fresh news that Philadelphia will be hosting the 2016 Democratic National Convention, the pressure is on for the city to show that it can competently handle a large-scale event. It’s believed that two million tourists and pilgrims will be flocking to […]