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

June 22, 2016

“Soda Tax” Isn’t Just On Soda

Mayor Jim Kenney signed the historic “soda tax” into law late last week, making Philadelphia only the second city in the nation to implement such a levy – the other is Berkley, California. The tax of 1.5 cents-per-ounce on sugary beverages was first proposed as a means of raising funds for universal pre-kindergarten education in Philadelphia, along with a host […]

June 21, 2016

Philadelphia Spruces Up For the DNC

There’s a big party coming to town, and like any good host, Philadelphia is cleaning house in preparation for its special guests. The Democratic National Convention will be in the City of Brotherly Love late next month, and city officials are working overtime to make sure that Philadelphia puts its best face forward when appearing on the national stage. Right […]

June 20, 2016

WaPost: Soda Tax Is a Step in the Right Direction

So, the controversial “soda tax” passed the City Council on Thursday. Effective sometime in the near future, citizens in the City of Brotherly Love will pay a 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax on all sugary beverages, including sodas, sweet teas, and sports drinks. While many municipalities (Philadelphia included) have tried and failed to institute similar levies in the past, Philadelphia becomes only the […]

June 16, 2016

Philadelphia Named Best City for Millennials

The City of Brotherly Love is a great place for millennials to live, work, and play. Such were the findings of a Forbes survey that was published recently. Philadelphia got kudos on the basis of its relative affordability when compared with other metro areas like New York and Boston. It also boasts a below-average unemployment rate (20 basis points lower […]

June 14, 2016

Philadelphia Holds Vigil for Orlando Shooting Victims

Last night was a beautiful scene of tolerance and compassion as hundreds of LGBT Philadelphians and allies gathered outside of City Hall for a candlelit vigil in honor of the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida. It was been an emotional last few days for Philadelphia’s LGBT community, with Pride taking place over the weekend (with an […]

June 13, 2016

Philly Pride Celebrated Despite Orlando Tragedy

Philadelphia has Pride, and nothing was going to stop the city from celebrating it this weekend – including the horrific mass shooting at a gay club in Orlando, Florida that left 50 people dead, 54 injured, and America’s LGBT community reeling from the after-effects of hate and terrorism. The City of Brotherly Love is home to one of the nation’s […]

June 10, 2016

Federal Donuts Plans National Expansion

Hankering for some of the best donuts, coffee, and chicken in the country, but you happen to live outside of the City of Brotherly Love? Have no worries or hunger pains, my friends. Salvation is coming (to some of you, anyway). Federal Donuts is the beloved chicken-and-donuts chain that was founded in 2011 by acclaimed chef and 2014 Eater Chef of […]

June 9, 2016

City Council Committee Approves Modified Soda Tax

A special committee of the City Council voted yesterday in favor of Mayor Jim Kenney’s controversial “soda tax,” albeit with some revisions. The tax has been the subject of much public discussion and debate in recent weeks, with vocal advocates and detractors investing significant time and money into pushing their side of the argument. As agreed upon by the committee, […]

June 8, 2016

Soda Tax Goes to Vote Today

Mayor Jim Kenney’s controversial soda tax goes up for a vote in front of the Philadelphia City Council today. The tax would implement a levy of three cents per ounce on all sugary beverages, including sodas, sweetened teas, and sports drinks. The idea of the tax has ignited a firestorm of conflicting opinions since it was introduced, with everyone from […]