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

May 18, 2017

Summertime Beer Garden at the Free Library’s Parkway Central Location

The Free Library of Philadelphia has announced that it will kick off the summer with some brews amidst the books. The Brews and Views mini-series will kick off tonight at the Library’s Parkway Central location and will continue every Thursday evening until June 29th. The event will take place at the Parkway Central’s Sky-line Beer Garden, located on the fourth-floor […]

May 17, 2017

Larry Krasner: One Step Away From Being Philly’s DA

A name has emerged from Philadelphia’s cluttered District Attorney race as a genuine front-runner has emerged: Larry Krasner. The Democratic nominee for DA is considered the de facto winner after the primary stage, since Philadelphia swings so far to the left. Still, even if it’s all just for show, Krasner must win the office over the lone Republican candidate, Beth […]

May 16, 2017

Philadelphia International Airport Holds Job Fair

Philadelphia International Airport is in immediate need of over three hundred good men (and women) to employ across forty businesses, which include airlines, restaurants, car rental companies, retailers and government agencies. The fact that the airport had a lot of job vacancies came up at a recent City Council meeting. It was noticed that Division of Aviation’s upcoming budget called […]

May 12, 2017

Old Wooden Water Mains Found in Center City

Relics of historic Philadelphia were dug up in Center City last week. Repair workers replacing some damaged water pipes on the 900 block of Spruce Street found a little more than they were bargaining for when they dug up the ground to complete their work. Large wooden logs that were bored out in the middle were found underground. Initially dismissed […]

May 11, 2017

Horror Festival to Bring Thrills and Chills to Philadelphia

Are you a horror fan? I’ve always been one of those people who covers her eyes at the scary parts of movies, but I know some folks live for that sort of thing. If you are one of them, you’ll be excited to hear about the Wizard World Horror Fest, coming to the Philadelphia Convention Center on the weekend of […]

May 10, 2017

Saint’s Relics Come to Philadelphia Basilica

To Catholics, preserving the memory of the many saints in the church’s canon is deeply important. There are over 10,000 Catholic saints, the first of which was canonized in the 9th century A.D. The Vatican maintains relics of certain saints, which are objects that belonged to the holy people and so are considered sacred. Right now, the relics of an […]

May 10, 2017

Chinese Lantern Festival Welcomes Summer

Last year, it was one of the visual highlights of summer in the City of Brotherly Love. And now, the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is back for five weeks of eye-popping Asian lanterns and other festivities in Franklin Square. The Festival opened to the public on Tuesday, to great acclaim. It will run through June 11th. A private event Monday […]

May 10, 2017

Drexel: Many Philly Kitchens Don’t Meet Sanitation Standards

When you go out to eat at a restaurant, you have the assurance that the Health Department checks in regularly on the sanitation standard of the eatery. Such a thing provides reassurance and comfort. What about your own kitchen, however? Most of us keep our homes pretty clean, but could out cooking spaces pass the same muster that we hold […]

May 5, 2017

Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Nears Completion

There’s about to be a new player in the Center City hotel scene. Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world’s largest hotel companies, along with Pearl Properties and Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company, announced that the Cambria Hotel Philadelphia had been “topped off,” meaning that its final exterior beam was put in place. The brand new Cambria will be located […]