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

May 23, 2016

SugarHouse Casino Unveils New, Sophisticated Expansion

Have you visited the SugarHouse Casino in Fishtown recently? If not, you’re in for one heck of a surprise: SugarHouse recently cut the ribbon on a $164 million expansion, one that not only increased the casino’s square footage but also amped its level of sophistication as well. One of the casino’s newest offerings is Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House, […]

May 20, 2016

Enjoy Family Fun This Summer at the Philadelphia Zoo!

The Philadelphia Zoo always makes for a great visit, especially if you have kids. Whether you are a regular visitor at the Zoo or (improbably) have never been, this summer will be a great time to attend, for several reasons. First up is the brand new “You360ShotSpot.” Have you ever seen one of those optical illusion works of art where […]

May 19, 2016

German Discount Grocer Plans to Move In on Philadelphia

Right now there’s a booming market for discount grocery stores. Shoppers strapped for cash want lower prices on household staples, and they are willing to go whether they can find to get the deals. Lidl, a German low-price grocer, is banking on there being more room in the industry as they make plans to move in on Philadelphia. Lidl is […]

May 18, 2016

Google Street View Hits Philadelphia Parks

Google Street View is a pretty darn cool thing. With street-level mapping, it lets you take a peek at the house you grew up in, the neighborhood surrounding a house you’re thinking of buying, and countless nifty public landmarks. Street View has gone global, with cameras documenting everything from the Pyramids of Giza to Santa’s workshop in Finland in fantastic […]

May 16, 2016

Horror-Themed Film Festival Coming to Center City

Attention, horror fans! I myself am a scaredy-cat and can’t bring myself to watch slashers, thrillers, or suspense films of any kind, but I am well aware that there are lovers of scary movies out there who will be excited about this news. Dread Central announced recently that the first-ever Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival, or PUFF, is now accepting submissions. […]

May 13, 2016

Philadelphia Hospital Plans for Healthier Babies With “Baby Boxes”

Having a new baby in the house may be one of the most challenging times an adult will ever experience. With a tiny little creature that does nothing but eat, sleep, poop, and cry, it can be hard to adjust to life as a parent. Never mind the sheer amount of “stuff” that babies need. They need bottles (if mom […]

May 12, 2016

Philly News Briefs: 5/12/16

1.) Wheel of Fortune is coming to Philadelphia! As announced several months ago, the perennially-popular game show visited the City of Brotherly Love for a weeklong stint as part of its Great American Cities series. Pat Sajak, Vanna White, and all the gang came along to not only feature Philadelphia contestants, but also to tape interludes shot in spots around […]

May 11, 2016

App Makes Philly Parking Easier

Philadelphia is a great place to work, live, and visit. We’ve got the Rocky steps, the cheesesteaks (wit’ or wit’out; your preference), the professional sports, and, hell, this summer we’ll even have the Democratic National Convention. The Pope stopped by to visit last fall, The Donald and Hillary AND Bernie have all swooped through in recent weeks… Philly’s really got […]

May 9, 2016

Cirque du Soleil Brings Bug-Themed Show to Philadelphia

Cirque du Soleil, the fantastic Canadian entertainment company, is known for its “contemporary circus” shows full of acrobatics, dance, and spectacular music. The new touring show opening at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia this week is no exception. The show, called “OVO” after the Portuguese word for “egg,” is all about the lives of insects. It is making its debut in […]