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

July 31, 2017
South Philadelphia

Cool Stuff You Didn’t Know About Philadelphia (Part 4)

If you follow the CCT blog (and, if you don’t, the better question is “why not?”), then you have read our series on Cool Stuff About Philadelphia That You Didn’t Know. This is the latest installment of the series, filled with trivia about the City of Brotherly Love. We might feel like Philadelphia is the center of the universe, but […]
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July 28, 2017
body paint

Woman Covers Herself in Body Paint to Draw Attention to Addiction Stigma

A Harrisburg woman recently staged a dramatic one-person performance piece in Center City meant to draw attention to the stigma of addiction. Alexis Johnson had spent the past three and a half hours being covered head to toe in black body paint and covered in messages like “SILENCE KILLS.” The sentiment was repeated over and over, on her face, her […]
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July 27, 2017
gentrification

Influx of New Buyers Creates Concerns About Gentrification

Some of Philadelphia’s hottest new neighborhoods are ones that were, in years past, virtually untouched due to blight and crime. As prices in the highly-desirable Center City skyrocket, new residents are beginning to flock to the neighborhoods bordering downtown and creating gentrified areas. Is the gentrification exciting or worrying? It depends on who you ask. According to a Philadelphia Inquirer […]
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July 26, 2017
skyline

Philly’s Skyline: Room to Grow

Curbed Philly recently published a piece about the Skyline report by the commercial real estate firm JLL. The report studied the skylines of major United States cities and the buildings that make them up. Philadelphia is a city that has seen dramatically rising buildings in recent years,  ever since One Liberty Place broke the “gentleman’s agreement” in place and built […]
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July 25, 2017
hyperloop

Elon Musk Announces Government Approval for East Coast Hyperloop Including Philly

It sounds like a dream come true: being able to travel between New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC in a matter of minutes thanks to a high-speed underground train. According to inventor Elon Musk, it could soon become an antibiotic. Musk announced on Twitter, his platform of choice for announcements and discussion, that he received “verbal government approval” […]
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July 24, 2017
neighborhoods

Philly Attracting Residents Into “Border” Neighborhoods

For years, Center City has been Philadelphia’s biggest housing draw. Living in the city center is an attractive prospect for those who work downtown, as well as anyone who doesn’t want to have to drive to get to dining, entertainment, and other attractions. Prices in Center City have reflected this phenomenon so far, with price tags for even modest condos […]
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July 21, 2017
brides

Historic Philadelphia Bank Beckons Brides

The Second Bank of the United States is best known as a neighbor to some higher-profile historic Philadelphia attractions like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Greek Revival-style bank is a sight all to itself, with architecture best described as regal with sweeping steps and high columns. According to the Morning Call, the Bank “served as the nation’s financial […]
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July 20, 2017
pizzeria vetri

USA Today Lauds Pizzeria Vetri

Newspaper USA Today has heaped praise on a Center City pizzeria that is gaining attention for its elevated Italian cuisine. Pizzeria Vetri is headed up by superstar chef Marc Vetri, a James Beard Award winner and former Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chef winner. He has trained extensively in Italy, and therefore brings a knowing hand to his Philadelphia […]
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July 19, 2017
pediatricians

Pediatricians’ New Prescription: Time to Play Outside

As someone who has nieces and nephews and has been to their doctors’ appointments, I’m always hearing docs stress the importance of outside play. Kids today simply aren’t getting enough. Between school, homework, and their ubiquitous electronic devices, today’s children are suffering from what psychologist Richard Louv described as nature-deficit disorder. Philadelphia pediatricians are now empowered to do something entirely […]
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