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, 2017

Benjamin Franklin Parkway Gears Up to Celebrate Centennial

One of Philadelphia’s best-known and most scenic thoroughfares is about to celebrate its 100th birthday. The Benjamin Franklin Parkway, which has been referred to as the Champs-Élysées of Philadelphia (it was modeled after the famous French landmark), will hit its centennial next year in October. But the attitude of the Philly tourism board is… why wait another fourteen months to […]

August 28, 2017

The Mystery of the Plungers on 22nd Street

If you were on your way to work Thursday morning driving along 22nd Street from South to Spruce, you may have noticed an unusual site. Specifically, you might have noticed plungers along the side of the road. Yes, plungers – an item found most commonly in lavatories – along with fresh chalk markings on the pavement. What does it all […]

August 25, 2017

NFL Draft Was a Big Win for Philadelphia

It’s safe to say that this year’s NFL Draft was a major coup for its host city, Philadelphia. The figures have been released, and the attendance and money raised were off the charts. The economic impact soared above and beyond projections, generating $94.9 million in economic impact for Philadelphia. As per Penn Live, “The NFL Draft Event Impact Report, commissioned […]

August 24, 2017

Cool Stuff About Philadelphia: The Hemp Edition

Philadelphia has a long and storied history with hemp. Find out some cool facts about that history here, courtesy of the Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council. First of all, Lancaster County used to be Hemp Central for the growing United States. Hempfield Township was founded in 1729 and derived its name from the “vast quantities of hemp raised there.” (I’m sure […]

August 23, 2017

Developers Bring Fashion District Philadelphia to Life

Developers have outlined a new vision for a former mall site that lost its luster. What was going to be built up as the Fashion Outlets of Philadelphia will now, with a grander vision, be known as Fashion District Philadelphia. This was a decision on the part of developers PREIT and Macerich in response to the blend of tenants they […]

August 22, 2017

Is Philadelphia’s Soda Tax a Dud?

We’re now in the eighth month since Philadelphia’s soda tax was enacted, and some people – a lot of them, actually – are calling the levy a failed experiment. To put it simply, the tax (which is 1.5 cents per ounce on all sugary beverages, including regular and diet sodas, flavored waters, juices, coffees, teas, etc.) isn’t bringing in as […]

August 21, 2017

Philadelphia Prepares for Solar Eclipse

It’s the talk on everyone’s lips: the solar eclipse that’s happening later today. At 2:44 p.m. Monday will be the peak of the partial solar eclipse for those in the Philadelphia area. Just in case you didn’t know, an eclipse happens when the moon passes directly over the sun between the sun and the earth. This sort of thing doesn’t […]

August 18, 2017

Inside Philadelphia: Elfreth’s Alley

It sounds somewhat mystical, a fairy road or thoroughfare straight out of Harry Potter: Elfreth’s Alley. The Alley is a very real place, set in Old City, Philadelphia. Its claim to fame is being the longest continually-inhabited city street in the United States. There’s thirty-two homes on the Alley, the oldest of which was built in 1728. Due to its […]

August 16, 2017

Anime Fans to Participate in Naruto Run

If you’re a fan of anime… or really, just someone invested in pop culture… then you’ve doubtlessly heard of Naruto. The animated saga of a teenage ninja has sparked a thriving fandom the world over. Something particular about the characters of Naruto is that, when they run, they bend at the waist and surge forward with their arms behind them. […]