Center City
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Center City is Recovering Well Post-Pandemic, But There is More Work To Do
As the post-pandemic world progresses, city downtowns are continuing to recover and Philadelphia is among the most well-recovered, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. New research by the Center City District found that Philadelphia is among the top five cities in the nation when it comes to two key factors: industry mix and…
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After Mayoral Run, Allan Domb Still Eyes Bettering the City By Investing in Its Future
Despite losing the mayoral primaries in May, former City Councilman Allan Domb hasn’t lost sight of why he decided to run for office in the first place, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. Domb still wants to make Philadelphia a better city, and for him, the best way to do that is to…
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Rocky Merchandise is Now Available Inside the Parkway Visitor Center Outpost
The more than 4 million visitors on average that visit the Rocky Statue outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art shows an immense level of popularity for the fictitious boxer, writes Julia Merola for Billy Penn at WHYY. To add to the popularity, Philadelphians and tourists will be able to buy official Rocky gear. The Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia City Solicitor Diana Cortes is Returning to the Law Firm She Started Her Career With
Next month, Diana Cortes will be leaving her role as Philadelphia’s City Solicitor to join Morgan Lewis law firm, writes Hayden Mitman for NBC10 Philadelphia. In 2020, Cortes made history by becoming the first Latina to ever be appointed as the city’s chief legal officer. She had originally joined the city’s law department in 2018…
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Mira Irons Leaves Unique Legacy as She Departs as Leader of the College of Physicians and Mütter Museum
Mira Irons is returning to work where she previously spent 15 years of her career, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She is going to serve as the Park Gerald Chair in Genetics & Genomics and Associate Chief of Genetics and Genomics at Boston’s Children’s Hospital. The new role marks the end of…
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Center City Retailer Boyds Celebrates 85 Years, and Four Generations of a Family Business
When celebrating more than 80 years of existence, not just any celebration will suffice, writes Jean E. Palmieri for Women’s Wear Daily. For its 85th anniversary, the upscale Philadelphia-based retailer, Boyds, has created a new special and worked on developing several new products to commemorate the milestone. Over its 85 years, the retail…
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Philadelphia Icon, Rocky Actor Sylvester Stallone, Visits ‘Rocky Steps’ with Wife and Brother
Sylvester Stallone, the iconic actor who played Rocky Balboa, recently visited the ‘Rocky Steps’ near the Philadelphia Museum of Art, writes Angel Saunders for People. Last week, Stallone, along with his wife Jennifer Flavin, and brother Frank, were pictured standing in front of the steps in which Stallone’s Rocky character made his iconic jog…
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Owner of Historic Office Building in Center City Mulls Converting It to Apartments
Baycrest Properties & Management, which owns the western side of the Public Ledger building, is considering converting the office space into multifamily rental housing, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The ground floor, occupied by the Center City District, is the only part of the building that is owned by the New York-based company…
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From Dishwasher to Renowned Chef: The Inspiring Story of Jean-Georges Philly’s Cornelia Sühr
Cornelia Sühr, the chef de cuisine at Jean-Georges Philadelphia at the Four Seasons Hotel, fell in love with cooking when she was only 13, writes Michele Gargiulo for the Main Line Tonight. Her first summer job was at Rauchhaus Möllin, a small restaurant in her native Germany, as a stagé. This two-week stint working in…
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Exploring the Work of Philadelphia’s CosciaMoos Architecture
Center City-based CosciaMoos Architecture is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm with a rich portfolio that includes commercial, mixed-use, healthcare, and interior projects, writes Niall Patrick Walsh for the Archinect. The firm was founded thirteen years ago with the motto that “architecture isn’t just about designing buildings; it’s about working together to design creative…
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New Documentary Focuses on Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Place Responsible for Some of Most Memorable Music Ever Recorded
The new documentary “Sigma Sound” puts the spotlight on Sigma Sound Studios, a Center City establishment that was the source of some of the most memorable music ever recorded, writes Ian Bush for KYW Newsradio. Many know that Sigma Sound Studios welcomed artists such as The O’Jays and Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, but…
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Despite Battered Balance Sheet, Center City-based Republic First’s Customers Continue to Stay Loyal
Center City-based Republic First, a lender with $6 billion in assets, has found itself in financial purgatory recently, but unlike First Republic Bank, which was in a similar situation this spring, its depositors have largely remained loyal, writes Jonathan Weil for The Wall Street Journal. Like First Republic, Republic First incurred heavy paper losses that,…
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Phillies Slugger Pat Burrell’s Former Center City Penthouse Hits Market Again, Price Drops By Over a Million
A penthouse in Center City previously owned by former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Pat Burrell is once again up for sale at another reduced price, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The home at 1601 Locust Street is being offered for $3.25 million. It was listed in March 2022 for $4.299 million and reduced…
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Center City Continues to Recover, Moves Closer to Pre-pandemic Numbers
According to a Center City District report “Building Back A More Diverse Downtown,” Center City continued to steadily recover in June and July, with key numbers moving closer to pre-pandemic levels. During that period, pedestrian volumes hit 92 percent of 2019 levels. The robust recovery was primarily driven by residents and visitors. The number of…
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Center City’s Iconic Roundhouse Building Nears Historic Preservation Status
The Roundhouse at 7th and Race Street in Center City East, a building that served as the Philadelphia Police Department’s headquarters for almost six decades, is one step closer to becoming a preserved historic site, writes Maggie Mancini for the Philly Voice. The Committee on Historic Designation, which is part of the city’s Historical Commission,…
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WSJ: Comcast and Disney Agree to Start Hulu Negotiations Earlier Than Expected
Comcast and Disney have agreed to move up the start of negotiations that will determine the fate of their jointly-owned streaming service, Hulu, writes Jessica Toonkel for The Wall Street Journal. The two media conglomerates will start negotiating a potential sale of the Center City-based company’s minority stake in Hulu to Disney on September 30.…
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Bloomberg: Billionaires Clash Over 76 Place, Proposed Chinatown Arena for Philadelphia 76ers
Recently, two squads of billionaires have been battling over 76 Place, the proposed future home of the 76ers in Philadelphia, writes Gerry Smith for Bloomberg. On one side, the team’s owners, Josh Harris, of Apollo Global Management, David Blitzer, a Blackstone Group executive, and real estate developer David Adelman, want to build a new home…
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UArts Dean’s Vintage Typewriter Prompt Proves To Be Huge Hit
Sheryl Oring, recently appointed dean of the University of the Arts’ School of Arts, brought her internationally acclaimed typewriting performance with her – but with some small adjustments, writes Danya Henninger for Billy Penn at WHYY. During a late summer BBQ at the center of Philadelphia, Oring put on a bright red dress, set in…
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