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 7, 2016
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Duck Boats Ride No More in Philly

An era came to an end recently when it was announced that Philadelphia’s popular and iconic duck boats would ride no more. Ride the Ducks, which is based in Branson, Missouri, announced on its website Wednesday that it was suspending operations “indefinitely” in the City of Brotherly Love. According to the Ride the Ducks’ statement, the move out of Philly […]
October 5, 2016
iceland

Coming This Spring: Nonstop Flights to Iceland!

Iceland is, not to be punny about it, a super-hot destination right now. The place has it all: the Northern Lights, geothermic spas, glacial treks, and, if you buy into the mythology, trolls. Which is why it’s uber-exciting that Philadelphia International Airport will, coming this spring, have nonstop flights to Iceland on Icelandair. To start off, flights will take place […]
October 4, 2016

Clinton Hunts for Votes in Philly Suburbs

Proving once again that Pennsylvania is a coveted prize in the 2016 presidential election and also that Philadelphia is considered the key to winning it, Hillary Clinton made yet another appearance in the City of Brotherly Love today. Clinton, along with her daughter Chelsea Clinton and actress Elizabeth Banks, held a “family town hall” in which she addressed suburban voters […]
October 3, 2016
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Tim Kaine to Campaign In Philadelphia Wednesday

Hillary Clinton’s would-be vice president will be in Philadelphia campaigning for her on Wednesday. Tim Kaine will make a stopover in the City of Brotherly Love on Wednesday, the day after the first and only vice presidential debate. On Tuesday night, Kaine will square off against Indiana Governor Mike Pence, Donald Trump’s running mate. The following day, he will speak […]
September 30, 2016

Will Philadelphia Voters Favor Clinton Like They Did Obama?

It’s crunch time – Election Day is a little over a month away, and all the political commentators are busy watching their crystal balls for signs of which states will swing which way for which candidate in the presidential election. Pennsylvania, interestingly, is one of the states being watched. A state that hasn’t voted red since World War II – […]
September 29, 2016
ridesharing

Ridesharing Becomes Illegal Again on Saturday

It’s been a good three months for Lyft, Uber, and other ridesharing companies in Philadelphia. Philadelphia is the only county in the state where ridesharing is not fully legal, but for the past three months, these companies have operated under a temporary, three-month agreement that started just in advance of the Democratic National Convention. Lyft, Uber, & co. could operate […]
September 28, 2016
baby gorilla

Help the Zoo Name a Baby Gorilla!

The birth of a baby is always a joyous event, and that’s exactly the feeling at the Philadelphia Zoo, where a female lowland gorilla was born last month. It was only recently that keepers at the zoo were sure of the infant’s sex, since her mama, Honi, had been holding her baby too closely to get a good look. The […]
September 26, 2016
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Philly Adds First Protected Bike Lanes

It’s a banner day for bike riders throughout the City of Brotherly Love. For a long time, biking advocates have pushed the city’s administration for protected bike lanes, an amenity featured in just about every other major American city. Bike lanes make commuting safer not just for bikers, but for pedestrians and motorists as well. When Mayor Jim Kenney was […]
September 22, 2016
Bruce Springsteen

Tickets to See Springsteen Sell Out In Minutes

Are you a fan of The Boss, Bruce Springsteen? Would you like to see him in person? That’s too bad for you, unless you were one of the lucky few who nabbed tickets to the musician’s meet-and-greet at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Central Branch before they sold out in a matter of short minutes. Springsteen is coming into town […]