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

October 6, 2017

Philly Sidewalk Cafes Accused of Hogging the Sidewalk

Who doesn’t love eating al fresco? There’s something thrilling about eating outdoors, which is why we love picnics and cookouts so much. It’s even better when someone else is doing the food prep and clean up for you, explaining the proliferation of outdoor seating at many restaurants, cafes, and other eateries in Philadelphia and everywhere else. Cafes in Philly, however, […]

October 4, 2017

Philadelphia Gets World’s First Solar-Powered Indoor Vertical Garden

If the title of the TV show is to be believed, it’s always sunny in Philadelphia. That might not be exactly the truth, but there’s enough sunshine in the City of Brotherly Love to power… well… a large garden. If you’re left scratching your head, no worries. Something that’s never been done before is taking place in Philly, and it’s […]

October 3, 2017

ReedPOP Bringing New Convention to Philadelphia

The organizers of New York Comic Con, as well as other fandom conventions like C2E2, and Emerald City Comic Con, are bringing a new annual convention to Philadelphia. Produced by ReedPOP, the first-ever Keystone Comic Con will come to the City of Brotherly Love September 14 – 16, 2018 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Lance Fensterman, Global Head of ReedPOP, […]

September 29, 2017

New Movie Theater Coming to Center City

An exciting new addition to the much-anticipated Fashion District Philadelphia was announced recently: an AMC multiplex movie theater. For those looking forward to the shopping, dining, and entertainment hub in Center City, this is great news indeed. The theater will have eight screens and show first-run Hollywood films, the only place in the downtown core to do so since the […]

September 27, 2017

Statue of Black Activist Unveiled Near City Hall

Right now is a time in our history when a lot of commotion is being made over public statues, and the people we choose to honor with them. In Philadelphia, the past few months have seen outcry over a statue of former mayor Frank Rizzo, whose history with social justice was messy at best. Rizzo’s statue near City Hall has […]

September 26, 2017

Facebook Founder Stakes a Claim in the Philly Cheesesteak War

Anyone in, around, or adjacent to Philadelphia knows about the Cheesesteak War. It is pitched on the streets of Brotherly Love, fought with fried onions and Cheez Whiz, and has fierce camps of loyalists ready to valiantly defend their side’s honor. The heart of the Cheesesteak War is waged on the corner of 9th Street and Passyunk Avenue, where the […]

September 22, 2017

Philly News Briefs 9/22/17: Restaurant Edition

1.) One of the Philadelphia region’s largest bakers will be setting up a flagship store in Center City. Classic Cake will be moving into a first-floor location at One Penn Center at Suburban Station (1617 JFK Blvd.), which was last known some years back as a Marathon Grill outlet. According to Barry Kratchman, the Center City restaurant will be more […]

September 21, 2017

Southern-Inspired Dixie Picnic Will Open in Center City

Being a Florida-raised girl myself, I can tell you that there’s nothing like Southern cooking. The cuisine of the South is delicious, comforting, and enjoyed well beyond the confines of the states below the Mason Dixon line. People everywhere love this kind of food, and that’s the thinking behind Dixie Picnic, a family-owned restaurant that is expanding into Center City […]

September 20, 2017

Aloft Philadelphia Downtown Opens in Historic Bank Building

There’s a new hotel in Center City, located in a historic bank building in the 100 block of North Broad Street. Aloft Philadelphia Downtown is the Aloft chain’s second Philadelphia location, with the other being situated near the airport. The Downtown location, however, enjoys the untarnished charm of a vintage 1920s building with plenty of character. The building has been […]