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 11, 2015
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Plans Continue as Pope’s Visit Draws Nearer

Pope Francis’ visit to the United States is now less than five months away. As the papal visit draws nearer, the planning for the pontiff’s arrival are being kicked into high gear. It’s been announced that the pope will stay at the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Lower Merion when he visits. It is customary for the pope to stay […]
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May 8, 2015
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Bill Takes Aim at Philly Trash Issues

City councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown has sponsored a bill that takes aim at the city’s “Filthadelphia” image. It’s a known fact that Philadelphia has a serious litter issue. Sidewalks, vacant lots, alleys, and corners have all become resting spots for trash, sullying the city’s image. Offenders habitually drop their trash, heedless of the detrimental effect they are having on their […]
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May 7, 2015
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Get Ready to Get Medieval at the Philly Renaissance Faire

Come all ye lords and ladies! Philadelphia is getting its own Renaissance Faire. Set in tranquil Fairmount Park, the faire will be an experiment of sorts for its organizers. Every fall there is the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire that takes place in Lancaster County, an hour and a half away from the city, but there has up until this point been […]
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May 6, 2015
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Genghis Khan Exhibit Brings Conqueror to Philly

A special exhibit on Mongolian conqueror Genghis Khan is coming to the Franklin Institute in three days. On May 9th, “Genghis Khan: Bring the Legend to Life” will roll into town with artwork and artifacts commemorating the life of the warlord. The show debuted at the Houston Museum of Natural Science back in 2009 and has since toured the United […]
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May 5, 2015
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Taste of 3 Cities Comes to Philadelphia

Food trucks are super hot right now. Accordingly, festivals involving food trucks are popping up all across the United States – and Philadelphia is no exception. The city, along with Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, will play host to the Taste of 3 Cities food truck festival and competition on Saturday, May 9th. Starting at 12 noon and going until 9 […]
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May 4, 2015
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Philadelphia DAs: Pre-K Would Be a Great Bet

Four district attorneys from the greater Philadelphia area got together with a group called Fight Crime: Invest In Kids to give a presentation on why Pennsylvania should consider investing in universal pre-kindergarten education for all children. Attending the presentation were District Attorneys Risa Ferman, Montgomery County; Seth Williams, Philadelphia; Jack Whelan, Delaware County; and Tom Hogan, Chester County. The crux […]
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May 1, 2015
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Mayor Will Allow 3D Urban Billboards In Center City

Mayor Michael Nutter has signed a controversial deal that will allow for two three-dimensional “urban billboards” in Center City. The displays, which were proposed some time ago, will mark a whole new experience in city advertising – a revolution that doesn’t please many detractors. The billboards are formally known as Urban Experiential Displays, or UEDs. The UEDs will take the […]
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April 29, 2015
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Philadelphia News Briefs: 4/29/15

1.) A new Wawa will be appearing at Broad and Walnut streets in Center City – and it will feature indoor seating. This marks a new direction for Wawa. Several of its stores have outdoor dining space, but nothing inside. The new store, designated a flagship location, will feature sleek and beautiful design and a bar with stool seating for […]
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April 28, 2015
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Night Market Philadelphia is Back!

Everyone knows that food trucks are a hot trend right now. What’s not to love about a mobile eatery slinging delicious food? That’s why it’s so exciting that Philly will once again host the Night Market, a gathering of food trucks throughout the city designed to sate the munchies of even the hungriest attendee. This year, nearly 8- food trucks […]
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