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

July 18, 2017

Philadelphia Libraries Pair Up With Pokemon Go

If you are reading this, you almost certainly have heard about Pokemon Go, the hot mobile game that encourages players (called “trainers”) to get outside and explore as they catch new Pokemon, hatch eggs, and fight battles at local gyms. As of this month it’s been a year since PoGo launched, and several events have been planned both inside the […]

July 17, 2017

Philadelphia Gets in the Smiley Spirit for World Emoji Day

What would our communication be like without emojis? Would we even know how to communicate anymore? These iconic pixel creations, which express everything from feelings to location to national pride, are in our texts, our Facebook and Instagram comments, and in our Messenger conversations. July 17th is considered to be World Emoji Day because the “calendar” emoji shows a default […]

July 14, 2017

Michael Bloomberg Comes Out in Support of Soda Tax

As the ongoing legal battle over Philadelphia’s contentious soda tax continue to inundate the newspapers and airwaves of the City of Brotherly Love, a new voice has come out in support of the tax: former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Bloomberg is putting his (ample) money where his mouth is when it comes to his feelings about the levy, […]

July 13, 2017

Philadelphia Man Tours Country on Hugging Spree

Before I get started: yes, you read that headline correctly. According to the Houston Chronicle, David “Big Dave” Sylvester is touring the continental United States giving out free hugs to anyone who wants them. He does high-fives as well. The Chronicle refers to Sylvester as a “serial hugger,” which makes the whole thing sound way creepier than it actually is. […]

July 12, 2017

Former First Lady Michelle Obama Coming to Philly This Fall

Philadelphia is known for drawing notable visitors. The latest luminary to grace the City of Brotherly Love is former first lady Michelle Obama, who will arrive in Philly this fall. Mrs. Obama will be speaking as part of the Pennsylvania Conference of Women. The conference, held at the Philadelphia Convention Center, will draw an expected crowd of over 10,000 people. […]

July 10, 2017

Hotels Are On the Grow in Philadelphia

Visitors to Philadelphia will soon have an abundance of new choices when it comes to the hotels where they stay in the City of Brotherly Love. Philadelphia’s hotel scene is booming, with lots of new players joining the picture. According to ETN, eTurbo News, Philadelphia hotel inventory is expected to increase by twenty percent. Here’s a rundown on some of […]

July 7, 2017

Thursday Celebrated as “Kevin Hart Day”

Philadelphia is honoring one of her native sons with a commemorative occasion and no small amount of fanfare. Kevin Hart, comedian and entertainer, was born and raised in North Philadelphia. He has never forgotten where he comes from. Over the years, Hart has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Philadelphia School System. Councilman David Oh, who led the […]

July 6, 2017

Metro Philly: Protect Center City’s Bike Lanes

According to a columnist for Metro Philly, Center City is letting its once-ambitious bike lanes go to shambles. The buffered lanes on Spruce and Pine Streets have worn down, creating a lack of boundaries between bicyclists and passing traffic. Furthermore, Randy LoBasso insists, drivers are using the lanes as free parking spots and nobody is doing anything about it. Over […]

July 3, 2017

Kids’ Films and Cult Classics to Play In Summertime Movie Series

There’s nothing like watching movies in the glorious summertime weather under the stars. Philadelphia knows that residents love the experience, so they are offering a summertime movie series in two different parts of the city. One is themed towards families and shows contemporary kids’ fare while the other is a lineup of “B movies,” or cult classics. The setting is […]