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

September 21, 2016

First Lady Coming to Town to Support Clinton

Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States, brought the house down with her speech at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia at the end of July. It blew up on social media, encouraging and inspiring millions of Americans. Now, the popular Mrs. Obama will be back in town next week, this time to directly support Hillary Clinton. According to […]

September 20, 2016

Philly News Briefs: 9/2016

1.) Public urination is a problem in any big city, especially on transit systems. The sight and smell of people relieving themselves at, say, bus stations is a public nuisance – and also really gross. Soon enough, however, inappropriate pee-ers may find themselves splashed back. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is said to be testing this fall a new, […]

September 19, 2016

Clinton Courts Millennials in Philadelphia

Millennial voters will be an important force in November’s presidential election. Now officially a bigger voting block than baby boomers, all the presidential candidates are keen to gain the interest of these younger Americans aged 18 – 35. What way they choose to go is the question on everyone’s minds right now. A Quinnipiac University poll released late last week […]

September 16, 2016

Philly Collegians: Leave Your Car at Home

Where some people see a “worst of” list, I see a golden lining. In this case, anyway. So, you might have heard that Philadelphia was ranked as one of the worst places in the United States to keep a car as a college student. It was third-worst, actually. And you’re thinking… wow, that is something kind of depressing and not […]

September 15, 2016

Soda Tax Slammed With Industry Lawsuit

Ah, so you thought the soda tax saga was over? Think again, Philadelphia! The controversial levy on sugary beverages, which was signed into law by Mayor Jim Kenney in June, is being challenged by a group including beverage lobbyists and retailers. The lawsuit was filed yesterday. It aims to overturn the soda tax law, which is set to take effect […]

September 14, 2016

Autumn Brings New Restaurants to Center City

Ah, fall. These are the days when our thoughts turn to school bells, cooler weather, falling leaves, and pumpkin spice EVERYTHING. Autumn is my favorite time of year, and it’s a sentiment shared by many people I know. This fall promises to be a yummy one for Philadelphia and Center City in particular, as a crop of new restaurants are […]

September 13, 2016

President Obama Stumps for Clinton Today in Philly

President Obama is speaking in Philadelphia today to drum up support for Hillary Clinton, his preferred successor to the office of POTUS. Democrat Clinton is currently taking a few days off the campaign trail as she recovers from pneumonia, but her supporters – and that includes the sitting Commander in Chief – are still working hard to ensure that Clinton […]

September 12, 2016

Medical Marijuana: What Does it Mean for Philly?

It’s happening: medical marijuana is coming to Pennsylvania. In April, Governor Tom Wolf signed off on the measure that would allow sick individuals to possess and consume marijuana. Full implementation of the law is expected to take two years, which has many individuals wondering exactly what the big picture will look like in Philadelphia. It’s been well over a year […]

September 8, 2016

Team Clinton Fires Back Over Trump’s Philadelphia Diss

Those associated with Hillary Clinton’s camp have come out swinging in the wake of inflammatory comments by Donald Trump regarding the state of inner-city Philadelphia and its minority inhabitants. According to Trump, Philadelphia was a city in decline, one riddled with crime and fear. He called it “sad,” announced that Mayor Jim Kenney is doing a terrible job, and implied […]