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

February 19, 2016

Put Your Paws Up For the Pet Expo!

Do you absolutely adore your pet(s)? It’s a silly question, of course – whether canine, feline, avian, or reptile, we form close bonds with the domesticated animals that we have in our lives. Want even more interaction with adorable pets? You’ll want to pay a visit to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks this weekend for the Greater Philadelphia […]

February 18, 2016

Caitlyn Jenner Speaks in Philly

Reality star and tabloid fixture Caitlyn Jenner visited Philadelphia yesterday. The former Olympian and star of the hit reality TV show “I Am Cait” spoke in front of an audience at the University of Pennsylvania. Her message was about gender dysphoria and the pain it can cause in familial relationships. Jenner says that her biggest regret is that she never […]

February 17, 2016

Make Presidential Dreams a Reality at Excellent New Exhibit

If you’ve ever dreamed of hitting the campaign trail en route to the White House then this new exhibit at the National Constitution Center is right up your alley. Even more, if you have a politically engaged teen fired up about this year’s presidential race then you’ll definitely want to explore the fascinating Headed to the White House exhibit. The only of […]

February 16, 2016

This Week: Two Delicious Philly Food Events

This week is a doozy for food lovers, and just one man is behind the two food events taking place in Philadelphia this week. If you’re a fan of the delicious food at Pat’s King Of Steaks (and let’s be real, who isn’t?), then two food events this week should have you marking your calendars. Frank Olivieri is the man responsible […]

February 15, 2016

A Summer of Beer at a Philly Park Near You

With the biting cold in the air these days it’s hard not to dream of summer. Let’s take a step into the future right now and pretend we’re already deep into June and reveling in the sunshine. To help make these winter months pass faster, the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation just announced a partnership that just might make your summer […]

February 12, 2016

A Pox on WalletHub! Philly Named One of Worst V-Day Cities

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner (which is to say, two short days away), hopefully you already have all the components in place for a romantic night with your significant other. You’ve booked the reservation at their favorite restaurant, you’ve selected the perfect card, you’ve procured chocolate, and you already know where you’ll pick up fresh roses on Sunday […]

February 10, 2016

Lonely Planet Names Philadelphia as Top U.S. City to Visit

You and I both know that Philadelphia is a great place to live and visit, but it’s always nice to see the city get the national recognition that it deserves. Now, Lonely Planet, the publisher of the best-selling travel guides, has named the City of Brotherly Love as the number one U.S. city to visit. It’s an unexpected honor, coming […]

February 9, 2016

Visit the King Midas Exhibit at the Penn Museum!

You’ve heard about King Midas, he of the legendary golden touch. The real King Midas was more than just a legend, however – he was a real monarch, and a new exhibit at the Penn Museum is bringing his world back to life. “The Golden Age of King Midas” kicks off February 13th and runs through November 27th of this […]

February 8, 2016

New Exhibit at the Betsy Ross House

It was not an easy thing to be a woman during the time of the American Revolution. I know that I personally hate doing laundry, but imagine a time when “doing the laundry” meant three days of hard manual labor! In the days before washing machines, getting clothes clean meant hauling multiple buckets of water to the fireplace to boil […]