Center City
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Philadelphia’s Wanamaker Grand Court Organ Holds Title of World’s Largest Working Instrument
The Wanamaker Grand Court Organ in Philadelphia holds the title for the largest working instrument in the world, reports Elaine Quijano for CBS News Philadelphia. “What we have here is the largest organ chamber in the world,” said Curt Mangel, the curator of the Wanamaker Organ. “Everything was made by hand. No instrument in the…
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Community Legal Services to Relocate After 30 Years On Chestnut Street
Community Legal Services will be relocating from its longtime home next year as it recently signed a new 13-year lease at a new location, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After having 1424 Chestnut Street as its home for the past 30 years, Community Legal Services will be moving to a new 32,500-square-foot…
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Former Famous Dave’s CEO Acquires Multiple Iron Hill Brewery Sites, Including One Philadelphia Location
Jeff Crivello, the former CEO of Famous Dave’s, plans to buy 10 Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant locations, including one in Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. During a recent U.S. Bankruptcy Court hearing in New Jersey, Judge Jerrold N. Poslusny Jr. approved the sale of the regional chain’s assets and leases…
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Rally House Eyes Former Rite Aid Location in Rittenhouse Square for Third Philadelphia Location
Rally House, the sports apparel shop, is seeking to open a third Philadelphia location and it’s currently eyeing the site of a former Rite Aid location in Rittenhouse Square, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The company has filed an application with the Philadelphia Art Commission to seek approval to add signage to the space. Rally…
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Philly-Based Behavioral Health Practice Management Platform Raises $35M in Venture Capital Funding
Philadelphia-based behavioral health practice management platform Ritten has raised $35 million in venture capital funding to expand its business, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The funding was led by Kansas City, Missouri-based venture capital firm Five Elms Capital. Meanwhile, existing investors 8VC, Bienville Capital, and Threshold Ventures also participated in the round.…
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Apartments, Swimming Pool, and Redeveloped Retail Space Planned for Historic Wanamaker Building
TF Cornerstone, the owner of the Wanamaker building, is seeking to transform the historic property into residential space while redesigning the first three floors that previously housed Macy’s to accommodate multiple retail tenants, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plans for the 114-year-old building, which spans an entire block just east of…
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House of the Week: Beautiful Corner Apartment in Center City
A beautifully appointed corner apartment at Parc Rittenhouse with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms is available for sale in Center City. This sophisticated residence offers a beautifully refined setting with every room overlooking Rittenhouse Square, which creates an exceptional sense of light, scenery, and comfort throughout. . . Among the standout spaces are the…
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Reading Terminal Market Launches New Merchandise Store
Reading Terminal Market, the largest and oldest public market in America, recently celebrated the launch of its new merchandise store, The Market Merch, writes Siafa Lewis for CBS News Philadelphia. In addition to more than 80 merchants already at the market, the new shop includes a dedicated space featuring Reading Terminal-themed gifts, from mugs and…
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Get the Most Out of Your Food and Beverage Cravings At Philadelphia’s 2025 Christmas Village
Christmas Village is back in Philadelphia, featuring a Ferris wheel, double-decker carousel, ice skating, and a wide range of food and drink options that you can enjoy, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. Two German-style swivel grills serve tasty Bratwurst accompanied by spicy mustard. New this year, a churro booth at LOVE Park features loaded…
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Resource Sharing Committee Fosters Collaboration in Greater Philadelphia Theater Community
The Resource Sharing Committee supports cooperation across the greater Philadelphia theater community by enabling members to share materials for their productions, writes Jenny Roberts for Grid Magazine. The committee’s website features a free shared inventory database where theater companies in the region can upload their materials and search for items to rent or borrow. According…
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Wanamaker Christmas Light Show, Dickens Village Return for 2025 Holiday Season
Two long-time holiday traditions — the Wanamaker Christmas Light Show and Dickens Village — have officially returned for the 2025 holiday season, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia. The returns place an answer to a year of uncertainty surrounding the beloved traditions after Macy’s closed back in March. The Wanamaker Light Show and Dickens Village…
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Thanksgiving at the Ritz: Aqimero Serves Up a Boozy Tea and Latin-Inspired Brunch You’ll Be Thankful For
If you’re looking to add a dash of style, and maybe a little tequila, to your Thanksgiving plans this year, Aqimero, located inside the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, is serving up two unforgettable holiday experiences in the heart of Center City. Thanksgiving Eve: Boozy Tea, Aqimero Style Forget the frantic grocery runs and marathon cooking sessions. On…
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Kensington-Based Interior Design Firm Reimagines Couple’s Center City Townhouse
With the help of Kensington-based interior design firm Marguerite Rodgers, international influencers have reshaped a Center City townhouse into a stylish urban sanctuary, writes Kristin Detterline for Philadelphia Magazine. The couple embraced simplicity in their full renovation of the Philadelphia property, carefully attending to every detail. “We used pocket doors throughout the home because there…
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Eli Lilly & Co. Set to Open New Lilly Gateway Labs Incubator in Philadelphia, Its Fifth in the Nation
Philadelphia is about to become the host of the fifth Lilly Gateway Labs, a biotech incubator for early-stage companies backed by Eli Lilly & Co., writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pharmaceutical giant already operates incubators in the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, and San Diego, where companies have collectively raised more than…
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Major $27M Renovation, Expansion Planned for College of Physicians and Mütter Museum
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, along with the popular Mütter Museum it operates, is preparing for a major $27 million expansion and renovation, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The campus at 22nd and Chestnut Streets will receive a new accessible entrance, expanded galleries, educational along with event spaces, a renovated gift shop,…
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New Productivity App from Philadelphia Startup NoPlex Targets ADHD Community
NoPlex, a Market East start-up founded by developer Matt Canning, provides a productivity app designed for people with ADHD, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. The app was inspired by the developer’s daughter, who has ADHD. NoPlex offers a set of features aimed at helping people manage ADHD-related challenges. For example, it addresses rejection sensitive…











































