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

December 5, 2017
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Catholic Sisters Bring Joy, Companionship to Philadelphia Women

They’ve been a mysterious presence in the City of Brotherly Love with their white veils and long blue robes. The Catholic nuns – Sisters of Life – have moved into their convent at St. Malachy Parish in North Philadelphia, which was blessed recently by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput. According to CatholicPhilly.com, “The Sisters of Life are a contemplative-active religious community […]
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November 29, 2017
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Bike Lanes in Philadelphia 101

Owning and riding a bike in Philadelphia isn’t the worst thing in the world, but nor is it the best, either. The city has taken some steps towards making the road safer for those on two wheels, but there is still much to be desired in the way of legislation and protections. Here is a quick primer on bike lanes […]
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November 27, 2017
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Center City Building Adds Extended Stay Suites

A rising apartment tower in the Market East section of Center City is adding 60 units of extended stay lodging to the 180 rentals that will be available upon completion. National Real Estate Development is building the tower as part of a large development project that includes apartments, offices, restaurants, a fitness club, and food markets, to be called East […]
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November 20, 2017
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A Beginner’s Guide to PHL

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the major air hub in the Greater Philadelphia area. It services 25 different airlines, and about 30 million passengers come and go through it each year – that’s over 82,000 each day! With so much frenetic activity, navigating the airport and getting your bearings can seem difficult. Here’s some need-to-know info about PHL, along with […]
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November 17, 2017
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All About the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade

The Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade is a time-honored position beloved by residents and visitors alike. It is the oldest Thanksgiving parade in the nation – suck on that, Macy’s! – and has become a Turkey Day tradition throughout the region. This will be the 98th year for the celebration, which started back in 1920 with sponsorship by Gimbel’s Department Store. Today, […]
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November 16, 2017
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The Onion Lampoon’s Philly’s Eagerness to Hook Amazon

Renowned satire website The Onion has taken a playful jab at Philadelphia’s keenness to get the bid for Amazon’s second U.S. headquarters. Late this morning, this headline was splashed across their homepage: Confident Philadelphia Officials Preemptively Raze Center City To Make Room For Amazon Headquarters. Painting the City of Brotherly Love as really, really eager to woo the online shopping […]
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November 14, 2017
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Taylor Swift Coming to Philly on “Reputation” Tour

Okay, Swifties, listen up. If you are anything like me, you have had Taylor Swift’s new album, “Reputation,” on repeat since you downloaded your copy Friday morning. It can’t be just me, right? In any case, her long-awaited sixth album’s debut was quickly followed by more exciting news: Swift is going on tour! And said tour, which promises to be […]
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November 10, 2017
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Philadelphia Prepares for Christmas (Yes, Already!)

Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. In the way of most Americans, a lot of Philadelphians aren’t thinking about turkey and pumpkin pie. They are already decking the halls, busting out the holiday playlists, and getting in the Christmas spirit. The people want to make merry, and Philadelphia is ready to give merriment to them with […]
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November 9, 2017
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Special Dog Show Coming to Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

There are over 3,000 dog shows that take place around the country throughout the year. Of those, the Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog Show is something special. It is a “benched” show, meaning that the show dogs and their owners must stay on the premises all day to greet fans. Steve Griffith, director of communications for the Kennel Club […]
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