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

June 22, 2015

Philadelphia Experiences Hotel Building Boom

The city of Philadelphia is currently in the midst of a hotel building boom. The building activity going on right now hasn’t been seen since the late 1990s. Builders are taking advantage of a wave of tourism, as well as business from convention-goers and those who come to Philly for work. Those who support the hotels’ building say that the […]

June 19, 2015

Philly to Tax Airbnb Rentals

Home rental services like Airbnb have, until recently, been technically illegal in the city of Philadelphia. The popular service hooks up homeowners with short-term renters (so that people can rent an extra bedroom or a vacant apartment, for instance), similar to hotel stays – but those who use Airbnb and similar services have not had to pay Philadelphia’s 8.5% hotel […]

June 18, 2015

Dalai Lama to Visit Philly in October

Hot on the heels of the Pope’s much-touted visit to Philadelphia in September will come the arrival of another prominent world leader… the Dalai Lama, who will be honored with the prestigious Liberty Medal in late October. The announcement was made this morning. The Dalai Lama is being recognized for his compassion and commitment to promoting human rights around the […]

June 17, 2015

Pope’s Visit Will “Overwhelm” Public Transportation

As Philadelphia prepares to welcome Pope Francis in September, city officials are also bracing for the onslaught of some two million visitors entering the city to come see the pontiff. Having so many people within city limits poses certain logistic complications, of course. There are lodging considerations – where will everyone stay? And then, of course, there’s the question of […]

June 16, 2015

Big Changes Coming to Broad & Washington

Big changes are coming to the Avenue of the Arts/Graduate Hospital neighborhood in Center City. A pair of vacant spaces are in the works to be developed on a grand scale. As the sites are situated in a highly-visible location in Center City, this is big news for the area. First up is a site that is currently a surface […]

June 15, 2015

Philadelphia News Briefs: 6/15/15

1.) The Marvel Experience is coming to Lincoln Financial Field. Are you crazy about superheroes – thrilled by Thor, crazy about Captain America, made happy by the Hulk? You’ll love this traveling exhibition, which places you right alongside the beloved comic book and movie characters as a new agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. You’ll get your own ID card and superhero “training” […]

June 12, 2015

Philadelphia: America’s #6 LGBT-Friendly City

Three cheers for Philadelphia, which once again ranked high on a national list with a great cause. The city ranked #6 on the list of America’s top LGBT-friendly cities. Philly also tied for the “highest score in the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index” for its “nondiscrimination and relationship recognition policies, LGBT services and relationship with the community.” The ranking […]

June 10, 2015

The CENTERfold: Broad Street Penthouse

One of the few disadvantages of living in the big city? You don’t really get the same outdoor space that one enjoys when they live in the suburbs or country. There isn’t an abundance of free room to sit, relax, and get the fresh air. Today in the CENTERfold, however, I’ve found an exception. Say hello to 440 S. Broad […]

June 9, 2015

Philadelphia News Briefs: 6/9/15

1.) Philadelphia made the 37th spot on WalletHub’s ranking of sports cities. That was a good deal lower than Pittsburgh, which snagged the 2nd spot on the list. The list of 272 cities was ordered based on a number of factors, including the amount of professional teams based within the area, the degree of fan engagement, and the teams’ performance. […]