Center City
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Comcast Spectacor Proposes Turning the Fashion District into Biomedical Hub
Comcast Spectacor recently presented a plan to turn the struggling Fashion District in Center City into a biomedical research facility, supplanting the proposed downtown Philadelphia 76ers arena, writes Jeff Gammage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We felt a responsibility to share an alternative solution that creates benefits for all community members and enhances Philadelphia’s vibrant downtown,”…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia to Present New Exhibition from Award-Winning Actress, CCH Pounder
The African American Museum in Philadelphia will soon present a new exhibition titled, “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection.” The exhibition, which will make its debut on Saturday, September 14, will feature paintings from the personal collection of award-winning actress, CCH Pounder, which contains over 500 works of art from which the pieces…
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$2 Million William Penn Foundation Grant Moves Rail Park Expansion Closer to Reality
Thanks to a new $2 million grant from the William Penn Foundation, the expansion of the Rail Park has moved one step closer to becoming a reality, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The grant will be used for its design, as well as the engineering of the park’s extension. The following phase of…
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New Immersive Gaming Experience and Eatery Arriving to Center City This Fall
Beat The Bomb, an immersive team video game experience and eatery, is targeting entering Philadelphia by the end of September or early October, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It would mark the culmination of a four-year effort to enter the Philadelphia market. The concept would offer 10,000 square feet of gaming and…
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Five Major Developments Bring Over 1,700 Apartments In and Around Center City
Amid a surge in multifamily projects throughout Philadelphia, five major developments have brought over 1,700 apartments in and around Center City this summer, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Overall in Philadelphia, 2,653 new apartments were built during the first six months of the year. The five high-profile developments include: Together, they have…
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Philadelphia Water Department’s Philly Fun Fishing Fest Returns on September 7
The Philadelphia Water Department is bringing back its Philly Fun Fishing Fest on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Fishing Fest is perfect for anglers of all ages and levels of experience. It’s also ADA accessible. No fishing license is required during the fishing competition and fishing gear will be available for loan on a first-come,…
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Starbucks’ New Center City Store Could Be the Largest in Pennsylvania
Starbucks is in the process of opening a new location in Center City, which when completed would be among the largest — if not the largest — Starbucks location in Pennsylvania, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new coffee shop would be about 4,200-square-feet. This is about the same size of a high…
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University of the Arts Seemed to Be on Firm Footing Before Its Abrupt Closing Was Announced. What Happened?
The University of the Arts, which used to occupy a series of striking old buildings along South Broad Street in Philadelphia, seemed to be on firm footing when its imminent closure was announced on May 31, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine. University of the Arts is a private university that was always highly reliant…
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Here Are Some of the Best Merchants at Philly’s Iconic Reading Terminal Market
Reading Terminal Market has been a staple in Philadelphia since 1893, and more than 70 vendors come together to reflect the flavors of the city, writes Amanda Brecher for Metro Philadelphia. Pearl’s Oyster Bar provides fresh seafood. Beiler’s Doughnuts is your go-to spot for delicious donuts, while Pickle Patch hits the spot for many pickle…
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How Center City Restaurants Are Adapting to Return of Customers as Remote Work Wanes
Center City restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping to see a boost as more commuters return to in-person work, and are working to adapt to customers’ new expectations, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY The family-owned Lamberti Pizza & Market had to close its doors during the height of the pandemic. When it came time to reopen,…
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Center City Office Buildings Keep Selling at Steep Discounts
Five Center City office buildings that changed hands in the last two months have sold for a combined total of $151 million less than their assessed value, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Each of the buildings sold at a steep discount, bringing into focus the current value of lower-quality office buildings with…
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Former Philadelphia City Solicitor Marcel Pratt Weds CNN Anchor Rahel Solomon in Philadelphia Wedding
Marcel Pratt, former City Solicitor of Philadelphia and current lawyer at Ballard Spahr married CNN anchor Rahel Solomon in a recent wedding at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, write Raven Brunner and Emily Strohm for People. The wedding celebration honored all aspects of the newly-wed couple’s shared cultures. This includes Solomon’s Ethiopian roots to Pratt’s…
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African American Museum in Philadelphia to Host Event Celebrating History of Black Music in Philly
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is hosting an event celebrating the rich history of “The Philadelphia Sound” on Thursday, August 1. The official name of the event is “AAMPlifying Black Philly Music: Unveiling the Philadelphia Sound.” The interactive program will explore Philadelphia music history spanning from the 1800s to the present-day with a focus…
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First Baptist Church of Philadelphia is One of the Nation’s Oldest Churches
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, founded in 1698, has a very long history in the city and is one of the oldest churches in the nation, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The church was established near Second and Chestnut streets less than two decades after William Penn established Philadelphia. In 1707, it moved…
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Wall Street Journal: Former Philadelphia FBI Agent is Co-Author of Book on 1988 Art Heist Case He Worked On
John Barelli, co-author of “Stealing the Show: A History of Art and Crime in Six Thefts,” has compiled a list of the five best books on real-life art heists in The Wall Street Journal. One of the books is about an art heist that took place in Philadelphia: “Priceless” by Robert K. Wittman and John…
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The Mann’s Historic Partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra to Be on Full Display July 24-27
When The Philadelphia Orchestra returns to the Mann Center for the Performing Arts for the second week of its summer residency in Fairmount Park, it will celebrate 100 years of legendary composer George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” The performance on Wednesday, July 24, will also feature American jazz artists, the Marcus Roberts Trio – and…
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Wanamaker Building Could Be Purchased By New York City Firm After Acquiring Portion of Its Debt
New York real estate firm TF Cornerstone bought a majority of the debt on the Wanamaker building and is now taking part in negotiations to acquire the building, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. TF Cornerstone already opens the Macy’s department store space that occupies the first three floors of the nine-floor Center…
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Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway Was Inspired By an Avenue in Paris
The Ben Franklin Parkway is one of Philadelphia’s most recognizable places, and it got its inspiration from an avenue 4,000 miles away in France, write Jacqueline London and Kaleah Mcilwain for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The boulevard is called Champs-Élysées. While the inspiration was clear, it took decades to come to fruition. During the 1890s, Philadelphians…
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