Center City
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5 Reasons Why 1701 Market Street is Ideal For A Residential Property
1701 Market Street in Center City is now the former headquarters of Morgan Lewis & Bockius law firm, and since the move, Alterra Property Group has been unrelenting in its pursuit to convert the office building into a residential property. According to Alterra Property Group’s vice president of acquisitions Connor Burke, the 18-story, 305,170-square-foot building…
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World Affairs Council of Philadelphia Celebrates 75 Years of Connecting Philly to the World
This year, the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is celebrating its 75th anniversary of opening doors between Philadelphia and the rest of the world. It stands as the largest and longest-running international experience provider in the region, and provides speaker programs, youth education, travel, and professional exchanges. To celebrate its latest milestone anniversary, the organization…
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Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Announces Award Winners For 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has announced the winners of the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show. “We are thrilled to recognize the creativity and innovation shown by this year’s exhibitors at the 2024 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. We saw out-of-the-box design concepts and we’re excited to see how these innovative, trend-setting exhibits will inspire gardeners across the…
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Pennsylvania Convention Center Hosts 195th Annual Philadelphia Flower Show
On Friday, March 1, 2024, a long line of individuals stood with excitement inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center eager to experience a preview of the 195th edition of the Philadelphia Flower Show, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This year’s theme is “United by Flowers.” Staying true to that theme, visitors can experience 75,000…
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Sidney Rothberg’s Multi-million Dollar Art Collection Goes Up For Sale At Freeman’s | Hindman’s Auction House
Sidney Rothberg was a protégé of Albert Barnes, the renowned chemist, businessman, educator, and art collector. Over the years, Rothberg amassed a personal art collection worth millions of dollars. Now 16 years after his death, those artworks are up for sale at Freeman’s | Hindman’s auction house in Center City, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY.…
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Kimmel Center To Rename Verizon Hall After Philadelphia Native and Renowned Singer, Marian Anderson
Verizon Hall inside the Kimmel Center will soon be renamed to honor Philadelphia native, singer, and civil rights pioneer Marian Anderson, writes Kiara Santos for The Philadelphia Tribune. Kimmel Center will formally unveil the new Marian Anderson Hall in June with a joint gala and concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Couple Richard Worley and Leslie…
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Puttshack, the Global Indoor Mini Golf Venue and Restaurant, Makes Philadelphia Debut
Puttshack, the indoor mini golf venue and restaurant, has made its Philadelphia debut after three years of planning and development, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Located at 1625 Chestnut Street in the Shops at Liberty Place, it occupies 26,000 square feet with street frontage that spans almost an entire block. Due to…
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Center City Housing Units Have Reached A 5-Year High
More new housing units have been built in the Center City area over the past year than in the previous four years, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. Data from a new Center City District housing report indicates that residential construction could continue to rebound from its pandemic lows in 2020 and 2021. The report focuses…
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Cescaphe To Take Over Operations For Ballroom at Bellevue Hotel
Cescaphe, the Philadelphia wedding and events company, will be renovating and transforming the event venue at the Bellevue Hotel, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The first-floor ballroom will soon become The Grand Belle, as part of a complete reimaging of the Bellevue. “The restoration of The Grand Belle will mark a new…
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Philly-Trained Judo Champion, Comcast Tech Whiz Wants To Win Gold in the 2024 Paralympics
Philadelphia-trained judo star Maria Liana Mutia, a two-time Pan American champion and two-time world medalist, is aiming for gold at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris, write Nathaly Suquinagua and Sarah Frasca for Billy Penn at WHYY. Mutia, who is also a tech whiz and works as a consultant for Comcast’s accessibility team, started…
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New Mixed-Use High Rise Coming To Center City West
A new 307-foot, 23-story mixed-use high-rise is soon coming to 2301 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City West, writes Vitali Ogorodinikov for Philly YIMBY. The curvy tower will rise on a narrow, wedge-shaped lot by the Schuylkill River waterfront and will contain 334,201 square feet of interior space. The development will feature 287 residential…
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What Not To Miss At the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show
The 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show is fast-approaching, and the annual event is always prime to provide guests with breathtaking exhibits, exciting events, spaces for kids, and floral fun for all. In the lead-up to the event, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has put together a list of the top “Do Not Miss” spaces, events, and activities…
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Insomnia Cookies Opens New Center City Store, Serving As Flagship and Headquarter Location
Insomnia Cookies recently held a grand opening for its new flagship store in Center City, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The store is Insomnia Cookie’s largest yet, and occupies the first floor of the company’s new three-story headquarters. A unique feature of the new store is its bright and bubbly atmosphere, which includes a seating…
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WSJ: Donald Trump Unveils New $399 High Tops During Visit To Philadelphia’s Sneaker Con
Donald Trump has put his name on several different items and merchandise over the years, from vodka to ties and skyscrapers. But most recently, he introduced his new sneaker brand, a $399 “Never Surrender High-Top Sneaker,” writes Jacob Gallagher for The Wall Street Journal. He did so during his brief appearance at Philadelphia’s Sneaker Con…
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‘The Art of the Brick’ Exhibit Returns To The Franklin Institute
What started out as a hobby for artist Nathan Sawaya is now a full-blown art exhibit, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. While working as a corporate lawyer, Sawaya often felt miserable by the time he got home from his long work day. Making sculptures with Legos would serve as Sawaya’s solace until he soon realized…
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Center City Office Building Set to Become Apartment Complex
1701 Market Street in Center City Philadelphia will soon be converted from an office building to an apartment building, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After months of negotiations, Alterra Property Group has officially acquired the building and has its sights on transforming its use. Once finalized, it would mark the largest office-to-residential…
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An Atlantic City-based Restaurant is Coming to Philly’s Suburban Station
Restaurateur Mark Callazzo and partner Lee Sanchez are taking over a street-level space inside Suburban Station to open a new second Rhythm & Spirits, writes Jason Sheehan and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Rhythm & Spirits has its first location in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and the new Philadelphia location is expected to share…
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Center City-based Digital Pathology Tech Company Proscia Receives FDA Approval To Expand Marketing Efforts
Proscia Inc., a Center City-based digital pathology services company, has received a crucial Food and Drug Administration approval, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 510(k) clearance the FDA granted Proscia is required for a manufacturer to market a medical device. With this approval, the company will now be able to market its…
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