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

April 24, 2018

Is Wood the Future of Skyscrapers?

Since the 1880s, steel has been the building industry’s standard for high-rise structures. It’s strong, it’s durable, and it looks clean and modern. In downtown Center City, steel office towers with huge glass windows are everywhere. Despite a wealth of structural differences, steel definitely imparts a certain “look.” Here’s a radical thought: what if you could accomplish the same goal […]

April 23, 2018

Historic Church Is On the Chopping Block

Usually, the saying “out with the old, in with the new” holds true for most things. Sometimes, however, something shiny and new isn’t preferable to something with age and beauty on its side. Such is the case with Christ Memorial Reformed Episcopal Church, which a developer plans to knock down so he can build apartments on the site. Christ Memorial […]

April 18, 2018

Rail Park On Schedule to FINALLY Open!

I think this is the third time I have written a headline about Rail Park opening, but this time it’s serious… there’s an opening date for the raised park that Philadelphia has been anticipating for years. The park was already supposed to be open by now, but city engineers called into question the structural integrity of a railroad bridge that […]

April 17, 2018

Junior-Sized Baseball Park is for Youngest Phillies Fans

For many families, love for the local sports team starts in childhood. When a kiddo sees mom and dad rooting for the Phillies, they become fans themselves. Before you know it, you have a tiny diehard wearing his or her licensed jersey and baseball cap and, in the grandest Philly tradition, talking smack to other kids at school who dare […]

April 16, 2018

World’s Largest Wawa Coming to Old City

If there’s one thing Philadelphia loves (other than cheesesteaks, the Eagles, climbing streetlamps, and donuts), it’s Wawa. Even as a Florida native, I know that Wawa is amazing. Their sandwiches are bomb, their coffee is delish, and don’t get me started on the Sizzlis… they’re the best way to start a morning, as far as I’m concerned. Philadelphians worship on […]

April 12, 2018

Will New LED Streetlights Affect Philly’s Sleep?

When you think about streetlights, you probably think of the warm yellow glow of high-pressure sodium vapor lights – the (no pun intended) golden standard for urban streetlights across the United States. But times are changing, and with the advent of new energy-efficient bulbs comes a wave of some cities switching over to LED streetlights. Yes, just like you’ve done […]

April 12, 2018

Philadelphia Honors Famed Boxer Joe Frazier

A Philadelphia sports legend received his due honors yesterday when he had a North Philly street named after him. “Smokin'” Joe Frazier, the great heavyweight boxer, was a World Champion between 1970 and 1973. A native of the City of Brotherly Love, Frazier was honored in a ceremony during which Mayor Jim Kenney rededicated the former Glenwood Avenue in North […]

April 10, 2018

New Bill Could Mark Death Knell of Philly’s Soda Tax

Philadelphia’s soda tax has been controversial since its inception. It was created in 2016 and made legal in January of last year, placing a 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax on not just sodas, but diet sodas, sweet teas and coffee drinks, flavored or carbonated water, and juices that are not 100% natural. From the get-go, opponents have argued that the tax, which was […]

April 9, 2018

Sly Stallone Helps Dedicate Rocky Plaque in Philly

“Rocky,” both the movie series and the eponymous character, are as quintessentially Philadelphian as a cheesesteak sandwich. The “Rocky steps” of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the nearby statue of the fictional boxer portrayed by Sylvester “Sly” Stallone are staplers of Philly culture, landmarks that draw tourists like flies to honey. The story of Rocky is one that everyone […]