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

August 29, 2018
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Swank Center City Steakhouse to Feature Eagles Mural

The Palm on Broad Street is one of Center City’s sexiest restaurants. It’s located inside the Bellevue Hotel at 200 S. Broad Street and is part of a beloved, 90-year-old restaurant chain. The Palm was just renovated two years ago, and now the restaurant has higher ceilings, a rebuilt floor, and a relocated bar. One of the most noticeable changes […]
August 29, 2018
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So, You Just Moved to Philly. Now What?

Moving to a new city marks a fresh start in your life. If you’ve just bought a house in Philadelphia, you might find yourself surrounded by newness: new furniture, new home accessories to situate as you play around with decor, and a new job, new neighbors, new favorite places to eat. It’s going to take a while before you stop […]
August 27, 2018
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Ring the Bell: Philly Students Head Back to School

It’s the day that kids have been dreading and parents have been waiting for over two long months: today marks the first day back at school for Philly students. The summer break was cut slightly short for students, as the school district is experimenting with a different school calendar that will also let students out earlier next spring. Furthermore, Philly […]
August 23, 2018
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Philly Students Create Teacher Handbooks With Current Slang

It’s a rite of passage that, when one becomes an adult, they become terminally uncool to people under the age of majority. I’m thirty-something, and when I am faced with a 20-teens young adult, I know that I personally have no friggin’ idea what their culture involves. I know that they are all playing Fortnite, that Ariana Grande is a […]
August 22, 2018
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Jobs in Philly: Philadelphia’s Top Employers

Philadelphia is about more than just cheesesteaks and Rocky. It’s a vibrant, welcoming city that is just as desirable as other East Coast hubs like Boston and New York. Like those cities, Philadelphia boasts some outstanding job opportunities at the top employers in the city. Philly is big on the “eds and meds,” referring to the large amount of colleges […]
August 16, 2018
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Followup: Rare Nickel Fetches $4.56 Million

I wrote a little while ago about the rare, beautiful Eliasberg 1913 Liberty Head Nickel, which was slated for auction here in Philadelphia. The coin, which is one of only five ever minted and also reckoned to be the best specimen of the quintet, went up f0r sale at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money, a celebrated convention […]
August 15, 2018
philly cheesesteaks

Holy Yum, Batman: Famous Philly Cheesesteaks Go National

In the City of Brotherly Love, Philly cheesesteaks are A Very Big Deal. Rivalry runs heated between local cheesesteak purveyors, all of whom claim they serve the finest sandwiches in the city. When visitors come to town – even big names like President Obama – they follow a predictable pattern. The admire the crack in the Liberty Bell, they pose […]
August 14, 2018
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What Ever Happened to Eataly? 3 Food Hall Consolation Prizes

Oh, 2013. You were a good year. You gave us Miley Cyrus on a “Wrecking Ball,” Katy Perry’s “Roar,” and the inescapable-yet-controversial funk of Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines.” “Twerk” and “selfie” were added to the dictionary, people lined up for blocks to eat cronuts, and everyone and their mother were hooked on Candy Crush. While we’re reminiscing, let’s talk about […]
August 13, 2018

Just Listed For Rent: 2002 Kimball St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

  Just Listed For Rent: $2,500/month Warm hardwood floors greet you as you enter the main living area, overflowing with extra sunlight. Separating your living & kitchen areas is a spacious corridor, offering the perfect spot for formal & informal dining. The dining area opens up into your updated kitchen with upgraded appliances, granite counter tops, tons of cabinet space, […]