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 7, 2016

Philly News Briefs: 06/07/16

1.) Sisters Joy and Ramona Mallory are ready to take the Philadelphia fashion scene by storm… and they are doing it on wheels. The sisters came up with the totally unique concept of a mobile clothing store, called Fashion in the City. The fashion truck comes equipped with a fitting room and the latest in sartorial trend, all priced under […]

June 6, 2016

Philly City Employees Banned from Travel to Anti-LGBT States

In a show of tolerance and empathy for those affected by anti-LGBT legislation in municipalities across the country, Mayor Jim Kenney has prohibited Philadelphia city employees from traveling on official business to places where such laws have been enacted. The bans, says Kenney, will last until the hateful laws are repealed. The ban started on April 20th in response to […]

June 2, 2016

Philadelphia “Expected” to Host 2017 NFL Draft

It’s not a done deal just yet, but reports lately seem quite confident that Philadelphia is going to land the 2017 NFL draft. The issue has been up for debate for some months now, and it’s expected that the National Football League will be making an official announcement in the next couple of months. The plan is to move the […]

June 1, 2016

Philadelphia Schools to Recognize Two Muslim Holidays

Proving yet again that it is a city of inclusion and acceptance, Philadelphia recently announced that its schools will be among the first in the nation to recognize two significant Muslim holidays on the administrative calendar. Not content to stop there, Mayor Jim Kenney says that he has appointed a task force to determine the logistics of also adopting the […]

May 31, 2016

PPD Could Be Changing Plans for Headquarters Move

The Philadelphia Police Department has long been planning a move in its headquarters. The current headquarters, known un-affectionately as “The Roundhouse,” has been plagued with fleas and other complaints for years. The location, at 7th and Race, does put it close to the Criminal Justice Center, the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office. That convenience is pretty much the only […]

May 27, 2016

UberX Hikes Minimum Fee in Philadelphia

According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, UberX has increased its minimum fare for passengers. Formerly, the minimum was $5.25. Now it is $5.75. Also part of the Journal’s scoop: UberPOOL passengers will pay the same fares as before, but a bigger cut of the fares will be going to the drivers instead of back to Uber. Therefore, UberPOOL drivers will […]

May 26, 2016

Philly News Briefs: 5/26/16

1.) Sad trombone sound – Philadelphia won’t be hosting a Super Bowl any time in the near future (my home area, Tampa Bay, got similar news this week). The NFL announced the host cities for the next five Super Bowls – through 2021 – and Philadelphia didn’t get a bid, despite the fact that all signs looked hopeful that maybe […]

May 25, 2016

Cheaper Dining Coming to Philadelphia With New App

Are you stuck in the rut of choosing the same places to eat every time you dine out, and you’re looking for someplace new to try? Are you sick of chains and hoping to support more local businesses? Do you want to be able to go out to eat at a tidy discount? If the answer to any of these […]

May 24, 2016

Philadelphia Hones Soda Tax Pitch

Ah, the soda tax. It’s a controversial topic in the City of Brotherly Love right now, and that’s no surprise. Historically, across the nation, the concept of taxing sugary beverages has generally ignited public firestorms. The (very) financially-powerful soda industry brings in the big guns, swinging in defense, and advocates for the poor rail against the fact that they perceive […]