Center City
Center City is the heartbeat of Philadelphia and a bustling hub of business, shopping, history, and culture.
It’s a modern metropolis, filled with skyscrapers like the Comcast Center. The skyline is a blend of old and new, a testament to the city’s growth and innovation.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Kimmel Center, and the Academy of Music are just a few of the cultural landmarks.
Amidst the urban landscape, green spaces provide a breath of fresh air. Rittenhouse Square and Logan Square are popular Center City spots for relaxation and recreation.
From high-end boutiques to bustling markets like Reading Terminal Market, there’s a shopping experience for everyone in Center City.
Explore our archive of stories about Center City’s residents, schools, and businesses below:
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Bensalem CEO Edward DeAngelis Gives Insights on Philly’s Construction Boom
Philadelphia’s construction industry has evolved significantly over the past 25 years, with Edward DeAngelis at the forefront of this transformation, writes Todd Romero for the…
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Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane Continues to Grow, Plans to Open Center City Office
Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane is continuing its rapid growth and plans to open a Center City office at One Logan Square to supplement its relatively new…
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Introducing the New Limited Edition, Philly-inspired Nike Dunk Sneakers
Lapstone & Hammer, the sneaker store on Chestnut Street in Center City, recently saw a long of anxious customers eager to get there hands on…
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Developer Switches Gears With Former Rite Aid Site in Center City from Apartment to Retail Project
Plans to construct a mid-rise apartment building on the western border of Center City have been scrapped and instead, the owner of the site is…
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Ancient Chinese Instrument Helps Philadelphia Musician Connect Asian American Seniors With Their Heritage
Qin Qian, a professional musician from Center City, uses the erhu to help connect Asian American seniors with their heritage and culture, writes Madeleine Wright…
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SEPTA to Start Charging Commuters for Parking At Its Stations Once Again
Due to ridership recovery and a budget crunch, SEPTA will start charging commuters for parking at its 146 stations once again, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for…
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Philly Sets Two New Guinness World Records For Pride Month
During a Philadelphia Gay News-hosted event on the first day of Pride Month on June 1, Philadelphia set a new Guinness World Record for the…
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Forbes: Pennsylvania’s Cyber Charter Schools Are Stockpiling Wealth, New Report Shows
A new report by the Education Voters of PA shows that Pennsylvania’s largest cyber charter schools are amassing a large stockpile of assets, writes Peter…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Bank
Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Bank, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Broomall, where he loved riding bikes and playing…
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Ensemble Arts Philly, Philadelphia Orchestra To Bring in International Hospitality Group As New Caterer
Ensemble Arts Philly and the Philadelphia Orchestra are bringing in Rhubarb Hospitality Collection by Oak View Group as the new official caterer and concessions operate…
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Fat Jack’s Comicrypt, Philly’s Oldest Comic Book Store in Center City, is Closing May 29
Fat Jack’s Comicrypt in Center City, Philadelphia’s oldest comic book store, is set to close its doors for the final time on May 29, writes…
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Blue Sole Shoes on Chestnut Street is a Manifestation of Owner Steve Jamison’s Lifelong Dream
Blue Sole Shoes, located on Chestnut Street in Center City, is a premier destination that celebrates the art of men’s style, writes Lindsey Nolen for…
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Jewelers Row is the Oldest Diamond District in Country; Here’s How It Came to Be
Jewelers Row is the oldest diamond district in the United States that has been home to many retailers, wholesalers, and craftsmen for several centuries, writes…
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Weavers Way Opens New Grocery Store in Germantown
Weavers Way has opened a new grocery store in Germantown after three years of work, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The 6,000-square-foot store sits near…
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Palestinian Restaurant Chain, Ayat, Planned For Center City Philadelphia
Ayat, the New York-based Palestinian restaurant chain, is planning to open its first Philadelphia location in Center City, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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A New Sushi Speakeasy Opens in Fishtown, Replacing a Former Sushi Bar
Sushi By Bou, the Omakase sushi restaurant that first made a name for itself in New York City, is opening its first Philadelphia location in…
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Philadelphia AI Retail Startup, Invent Analytics, Raises $17M and Doubles 2023 Revenue
Invent Analytics, a Philadelphia artificial intelligence retail startup, has raised $17 million and is seeking to double its revenue this year after doing so last…
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Philadelphia Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time. However,…
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