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

December 22, 2015

Philadelphia Named One of the Top Food Cities in the U.S.

Anyone who knows Philadelphia knows that the eating is fantastic here. Far from just cheesesteaks and pretzels, the fare here is world-class: varied, high-quality, and delicious. It seems that the Washington Post agrees. The Post named Philadelphia as one of the top ten food cities in America. Specifically, Philadelphia came in at number six. That’s higher than Chicago, which came […]

December 21, 2015

Philadelphia News Briefs: 12/21/15

1.) The Philadelphia police have a sense of humor, especially when it comes to the latest Star Wars movie. Over the weekend, the department posted a photo of two stormtroopers getting arrested on South Street with the message: “No, posting #StarWarsForceAwakens spoilers online is not a crime. Yes, it should be.” They also mentioned that any “illegal Sith behavior” would […]

December 17, 2015

The Logan Philadelphia Opens Its Doors

The former Four Seasons has undergone a six-month, multi-million dollar renovation and emerged as The Logan. The Logan, which is located at 1 Logan Square, is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton. It opened its doors officially yesterday. The hotel is located on the edge of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, with The Franklin Institute and the Free Library of […]

December 16, 2015

Philadelphia 76ers Announce Mentoring Art Project

What does mentoring mean to you? That’s the question being asked by the Philadelphia 76ers in conjunction with My Brother’s Keeper Philly (MBK Philly) in a new contest. The two entities have announced the first-ever 76ers Mentoring Art Project. Philadelphia young people and young adults between the ages of 10 and 24 can participate in the contest by submitting literary […]

December 15, 2015

Developers Seek to Fill Philadelphia’s Apartment Shortage

A piece that ran today in the Wall Street Journal covered Philadelphia’s apartment shortage and profiled one big-name project stepping in to fill the void. As is the trend in cities with more than five million people, the downtown population is on the rise in Philadelphia. Millennials and empty-nesters especially are flocking to these urban centers, and Philadelphia has lagged […]

December 14, 2015

The CENTERfold: A “Chestnut” of a Penthouse

Today we’re highlighting a gorgeous Center City penthouse that, in addition to many other assets, boasts spectacular views! The address is 1001-13 Chestnut St 1101W, located at the Victory Condominiums. The Victory is known for its one- and two bedroom units that are available in both bi-level and flat layouts. Today’s CENTERfold star has two bedrooms and two baths, spread […]

December 11, 2015

Tech Company Moves to Old City

Tech company Linode was one of the innovators of “the cloud,” a service that today has been dominated by industry giants like Amazon and Google. Linode was there first, offering affordable storage plans to consumers. The company was founded by Christopher Aker on the Jersey Shore, but now Linode will be moving to Philadelphia’s Old City. The company will be […]

December 10, 2015

Philadelphia News Briefs 12/10/15

1.) The low-cost airline Spirit has been adding new destinations departing from Philadelphia International Airport. The carrier, which has been consistently expanding at PHL, announced that in late April it would start flying to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The addition of the two new cities brings Spirit’s total list of PHL destinations up to […]

December 9, 2015

Should Philly’s “Dangerous Dog” List Be Longer?

Is Philadelphia doing enough to keep people and animals safe from dangerous dogs? A recent article by the Philly Voice calls that into question. Only nine dogs are listed on the city’s “dangerous dog” registry. Nearby Allegheny County, which has 55,000 fewer households, has 157 animals on its list. The four suburban counties that make up the greater Philadelphia area, […]