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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Tapster Comes to Center City, a Self-Service Bar with 54 Taps
Tapster, a new bar that recently opened in Center City, is welcoming patrons with an airy and light-filled atmosphere and 54 self-service taps, writes Michael…
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KT Trail Expansion Opens Along the Delaware River in Northeast Philadelphia
A half-a-mile expansion of the K&T trail along the Delaware River in Northeast Philadelphia opened to the public last Friday, writes Zoë Read for the…
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Two Center City Taverns Among Esquire’s 2023 Best Bars in America
Two popular Center City spots have found their place on Esquire magazine’s list of the best bars in America for 2023. Andra Hem, which is…
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Sixers Release New Renderings of Proposed Arena with Additional Project Details
Earlier this week, the Sixers released new renderings with additional project details of the proposed Center City arena on East Market Street in Philadelphia, writes…
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New Mural Will Help Increase Visibility of Holocaust Memorial Plaza in Philadelphia
The extensive Holocaust memorial at 16th and Arch in Center City tells the story of one of the worst chapters in human history, those who…
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Phoenixville Native Uses Drone to Scan Philadelphia’s Hidden Beauty
Chris Hytha, a 26-year-old Phoenixville native who now lives in Philadelphia’s Mantua neighborhood, fell in love with the Philadelphia skyline in middle school during a…
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Following Supreme Court’s Ruling, Center City Nonprofit That Works with Minority Students Seeing Increased Interest from Colleges
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action that dramatically limited how institutions of higher education can consider race when selecting students, Heights Philadelphia, a…
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Wall Street Journal: Comcast Posts Positive Quarterly Gains Despite Continued Peacock Losses
Center City-based Comcast reported positive quarterly results thanks to its studio and theme-park units even as Peacock continued to post steep losses, writes Patience Haggin…
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PECO Records Fewest Number of Power Outages for Customers in Company History
Thanks to significant infrastructure investments along with the use of innovative technologies, Center City-based PECO has managed to record the fewest number of power outages…
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Philadelphia’s ‘Museum Doctor’ Is Remembered for Passion for Historic Buildings
Peter Saylor, a Philadelphia architect and civic leader, recently passed away at the age of 81. He is remembered for his passion for renovating historic…
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Center City’s Economy is Recovering, But Some Areas Are Still Not Back to Pre-pandemic Levels
Thanks to its mix of residential, office, retail, medical, and entertainment buildings, Center City’s economy has been successfully recovering from the pandemic, but the bounce…
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USA Today: Tour Philadelphia’s Most Famous Historical Attractions on Two Wheels
Philadelphia offers visitors a way to enjoy its most famous historical attractions while also getting some physical activity on their bicycles, writes Sharon Nolan for…
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Couple Who Met, Got Engaged at Philadelphia Oldest Pub Will Tie Knot in Ireland
An Irish American couple who first met and then got engaged at Philadelphia’s McGillin’s Olde Ale House will tie the knot in Ireland, not far…
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See How Philadelphia Ranked Among Large Cities Based on Downtown Pandemic Recovery
Philadelphia ranked in the lower part of the list among 31 large cities based on how quickly their downtowns surged back after the pandemic shutdowns,…
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Philadelphia Is Incentivizing Developers to Add More High-Value Center City Development in Place of Parking Spaces
Philadelphia’s surplus of parking spaces is prompting the city to incentivize developers to add more high-value Center City projects instead, writes David Harrison for The…
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