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

September 19, 2017

Could Amazon’s Arrival Send Philly Real Estate Skyrocketing?

A lot of people in Philadelphia are pretty geeked right now about the possibility of Amazon making the city home to its second American headquarters. While Philadelphia is only one of several cities bidding for the position, experts believe that the City of Brotherly Love has a well-rounded plan that could make it a serious contender. What’s not to be […]

September 18, 2017

Take a “Spin” Around Center City’s New Ping Pong Bar

Its opening has been much-anticipated, and now Spin Philadelphia is open and ready to offer up some fun! The “ping pong social club” offers not only ping pong tables for players of all skill levels, but it is a great place to drink and eat as well. It’s impossible to walk into Spin and not notice the incredible art. The […]

September 15, 2017

Center City Tries to Attract Shoppers With New Campaign

You already knew that Center City was a great place to live, work, and eat. But did you know that it is a shoppers’ mecca as well, offering a plethora of great places for fashionistas to get their plastic revved up? Center City wants you to know that it is a serious retail destination. That’s the point of the Philadelphia […]

September 14, 2017

Philadelphia Kicks Off Push to Bring In More African American Tourists

Philadelphia doesn’t exactly need a hard sell in terms of attractions that will draw visitors from other states and countries. There is a living sense of rich history here, from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall to nationally-recognized landmarks like the “Rocky steps” of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the statue of William Penn atop City Hall. We have […]

September 13, 2017

Philadelphia News Briefs: 09/13/17

1.) Bicyclists dressed in nothing but their birthday suits took to the Philadelphia streets during this year’s Philly Naked Bike Ride, which was held on Saturday. About 3,000 folks in at least some state of undress – some stark naked – rode their bikes 10-mile (16-kilometers) around a ten mile scenic course that took riders by Independence Hall and the […]

September 8, 2017

Does Philadelphia Have to Fear Hurricane Irma?

Right now, most of my home state of Florida is on edge regarding Hurricane Irma, which is now the largest hurricane on record in the Atlantic. I hail from the Tampa Bay region, which (for now) is not looking like they’ll receive a direct hit, but things remain uncertain even as the storm crawls towards land and, inevitably, chaos and […]

September 7, 2017

Philly Bids to House Amazon’s Second HQ

Amazon is looking for a nice home for its second United States headquarters, and Philadelphia’s leadership believes the City of Brotherly Love could be just the location they seek. I’ve just got to say that this news excites me personally, because my Amazon Prime membership is LIFE and anything that enhances my ability to watch free movies and have impulse […]

September 6, 2017

Philadelphia Celebrates Opera With O17 Festival

It’s something of a binge-watching opportunity for opera fans, the chance to see multiple productions of both new shows and treasured favorites, all within a relatively small space. O17, as Opera Philadelphia is calling its festival season, is a nearly two-week celebration of the musical tradition, with performances being staged all around the heart of the City of Brotherly Love. […]

August 30, 2017

How Princess Di Became An Eagles Fan

Twenty years after her death, Princess Diana still captivates the world with her legacy of philanthropy and charity. As good a person as she was a beautiful and fashionable one, she was adored by not only Brits, but by people all over the globe. As she was often photographed, Princess Di’s attire often made headlines, much the way that Princess […]