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

August 13, 2015

Dalai Lama Tickets Go On Sale

Having enough of hearing about the pope and his September visit? Perhaps the Philadelphia sojourn of another world religious leader is more to your liking. The Dalai Lama will be visiting Philly in October, just a month after Pope Francis makes his visit. He will also be in town for only two days. The Dalai Lama will be in town […]

August 12, 2015

Papal News Roundup: August 12th

1.) Still coming up short on a place to stay while the pope is in town? Consider booking a bunk on the Battleship New Jersey, which is offering stays for $75 per person, per night to sleep in the same beds that the sailors used to use. There are 400 bunks available, and you can’t beat that price. Nor will […]

August 11, 2015

Philadelphia News Briefs 8.11.15

1.) Bloomingdales will finally have a presence in Center City. The upscale retailer will be opening an outlet store at The Shops at Liberty Place at 1625 Chestnut Street. The store will take over vacant space that was once a Warner Brothers store. The Bloomingdales outlet will be the 16th one in the entire country. The fact that the store […]

August 10, 2015

Some Philly Residents Resent Pope’s Visit

The pope’s visit to Philadelphia is an exciting development for sure. The city is all abuzz with planning for the big event, which is set to take place in September. But some Philadelphia residents just aren’t feeling the papal love. Scores of residents have taken to internet forums like Reddit and the comments sections of news sites to complain about […]

August 7, 2015

The Rise of the Micro-Units

It’s a cliche of big city living – people cramming themselves into teeny-tiny apartments barely bigger than a walk-in closet. In reality, that phenomenon seems confined to New York City. One doesn’t find very many “micro-units” in Philadelphia. That is, not until recently. Alterra Property Group is running something of an experiment to see whether the Philadelphia rental market will […]

August 5, 2015

Three Cheers For Wawa!

Philadelphia has a long-standing love affair with Wawa. And why not? The stores are bright and clean, the coffee is fresh and delicious, and the Wawa subs… say no more. Wawa is very much a local institution, even though they have spread around the country. That’s why it’s a matter of local pride that Wawa was recently determined to be […]

August 4, 2015

Snacking Through the City

No matter what critics might say about Philadelphia, one thing is for certain… we certainly eat well here. From cheesesteaks to soft pretzels and water ice, this area is absolutely bursting with iconic foods. In fact, so many delicious noms are native to Philadelphia that it’s possible to snack your way around the city on local delights! Here’s the 411 […]

August 3, 2015

Philly Voice Counts Down “Iconic” City Bathrooms

I’ve heard of magazine-worthy living rooms or kitchens, but not so much a bathroom. There’s something about this humble, functional room that doesn’t much lend itself to the spotlight. That’s why it was such a hilarious, quirky choice by the Philly Voice to spotlight ten of the most “iconic” bathrooms in the city. Some of these are ultra luxe, others […]

July 31, 2015

When You Have to Go… (Pope Edition)

So, you’re planning on coming to Philadelphia to see Pope Francis. Presumably you’ve found a place to stay (easier said than done), figured out how you’ll navigate public transportation (or at least brought your walking shoes), and you’ve picked up your commemorative papal plush toy. All that’s left to do is show up. Right? Anyone who has attended a big […]