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

October 29, 2019

Hamilton in Philadelphia – Part One: The Man and the City

With Hamilton: An American Musical wrapping up its three-month engagement at the Kimmel Center, I figured it was time that we took a look at Alexander Hamilton’s life, both the IRL version and the Broadway one. The blockbuster musical is a tour de force, and I’ll admit a bias since I can sing every word of the sung-through libretto by […]

October 23, 2019

Philly Bag Ban Passes, But Minus 15c Fee

Yesterday, I talked about the proposed plastic bag ban being debated by the Philadelphia City Council, to which I was giving major side-eye. Today, it was announced that the ban will move forward – but minus the addendum that was my personal biggest drawback: a 15-cent tax on plastic alternatives like paper and reusable bags that grocers and merchants would […]

October 22, 2019

Could a Plastic Bag Ban Be in Philly’s Future?

Do you remember all the hullabaloo that surrounded the passing of the notorious soda tax in Philadelphia? I was there. I remember the inappropriate outrage, the do-gooder self-righteousness, and the general Chicken Little-ness of it all. I sense another social storm in our midst, Philadelphia. This time, the topic is banning plastic bags. Surely you have seen this happen in […]

October 15, 2019

Philadelphia Joins Co-Living Movement

The price of housing in Philadelphia is, as many residents will tell you at length, skyrocketing. As the City of Brotherly Love emerges onto the national and world stages as a significant place to live, work, and play, more and more people want to live here. Even with new condo and apartment buildings rising from the ground on seemingly every […]

October 14, 2019

No Kidding Around – Center City Stores Struggle With Teen Shenanigans

I’m getting to that age where kids irritate me by doing kid things, especially young teens. I feel like I’m a year or two away from using “get off my lawn!” unironically. I know a lot of people covering several age groups to whom this applies. But where does rightful restriction of youthful stupidity end and age discrimination begin? On […]

October 10, 2019

2020 Philadelphia Flower Show Will Have “Graceful” Theme

It’s just a third of the way into October, but floral enthusiasts are already champing at the bit for 2020 to arrive after the announcement of next year’s Philadelphia Flower Show theme. A few days ago, a press release was held at the Grace Kelly House in East Falls to announce that the Flower Show theme would be “Riviera Holiday,” […]

October 9, 2019

Wawa Lovers Rejoice: More Stores, New Offerings

Loving Wawa is as quintessentially Philadelphian as cheesesteaks, Tastykakes, and betting on what point this season Carson Wentz will get injured. We just adore Wawa. The coffee is bomb, the food is delish, and, wherever you are in Center City, there’s one within walking distance. The affinity for Wawa is no longer contained to the Keystone State, however. Fans in […]

October 7, 2019

Propogating Polack Pride at the Pulaski Parade

Whether you are genetically Polish or have friends who are, you have undoubtedly heard all about the venerated Casimir Pulaski, Revolutionary War hero and major name in the pantheon of Important Polacks. My best friend went to Casimir Pulaski Elementary School, being part Pole herself. I’ve seen the statue of Pulaski in Washington, D.C. I thought I knew everything I […]

September 26, 2019

The Top Autumn Day-Trip Hikes From Center City

Living in Center City, we get only limited exposure to the great outdoors. Sure, you can sun your legs in the park at Rittenhouse Square during lunch hour or take a stroll through one of our many parks, but life in the big city means that the real outdoors – the ones that surround you completely – are not really […]