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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University City-based Madis Coffee Roasters to Expand With Two Center City Locations
Madis Coffee Roasters, the University City coffee shop is set to expand by bringing two new locations to Center City, writes Emma Dooling for the…
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These Popular Takeout Windows in Philadelphia Are Guaranteed Not to Disappoint
Whether you are in the mood for fried chicken sandwiches, cheesesteaks, donuts, or ice cream, Philadelphia is full of takeout windows that are guaranteed to…
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Wanamaker Building Could Be Purchased By New York City Firm After Acquiring Portion of Its Debt
New York real estate firm TF Cornerstone bought a majority of the debt on the Wanamaker building and is now taking part in negotiations to…
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Reading International Puts New $50M Price Tag on Essential Component in Philadelphia’s Rail Park Extension
Reading International recently put a new price tag of $50 million on its train trestle overlooking Center City, an essential component in the city’s Rail…
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Amanda Shulman Brings Her Supper Club to Philadelphia
After spending years running a supper club from her apartment, Amanda Shulman has elevated her visionary concept with a Philadelphia restaurant, writes Khushbu Shah for…
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Local Nonprofit ManUpPHL Focuses on Real Talk to Provide Real Help
ManUpPHL is addressing violence in Philadelphia by offering a program that connects young men to mentorship and resources, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Center City Building Sold at Deep Discount for $11.5 Million
The 15-story Center City building at 1760 Market Street recently sold at a deeply discounted price of $11.5 million to an undisclosed private investor, writes…
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Green Line Cafe Workers Unionize, Join Local 80 Union
Workers at West Philadelphia-based coffee shop, Green Line Cafe, have made a move toward unionizing, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A total of…
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Philadelphia is the Most Walkable City in the United States
USA Today has compiled a list of the 10 best walkable cities for tourists in the United States, and Philadelphia was atop the list for…
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Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale, Commonwealth Youthchoirs Are Likely to Merge
Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale and the Commonwealth Youthchoirs, two of the Philadelphia area’s most visible children’s choruses with more than 500 voices, are likely…
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Five Below Eyes Opening New Store at Former Rite Aid Location in Southwest Center City
Five Below has acquired zoning permits for the former site of a Rite Aid on South Broad Street in Southwest Center City, writes Ariana Perez-Castells…
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Former Philadelphia Flyer Chris Therien Helps Others Through the Pennsylvania Recovery Center
Former Philadelphia Flyer Chris Therien has charted a new path for himself as part-owner and chief wellness officer at the new Pennsylvania Recovery Center site…
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Stop By This Center City Cocktail Bar For a Brunch Party This Summer
Assembly Rooftop Lounge, the Center City cocktail bar inside the The Logan Philadelphia, is throwing several brunch parties this summer, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC…
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Center City Continues Finding New Ways to Thrive After Pandemic
While weekdays are still somewhat lagging behind, Center City has managed to fully rebound to the pre-pandemic numbers of people out and about on weekends,…
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Washington Post: Historic Human Remains Create Ethics Clash at Mütter Museum
Body parts from the 19th century exhibited at the Mütter Museum on 22nd Street in Center City have become the center of an ethics clash…
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Northern Trust to Relocate Philadelphia Location, Tripling Its Office Space
Chicago-based financial institution, Northern Trust, is planning to move its Philadelphia location to Two Commerce Square in Center City, tripling its office space in the…
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These Are Some of the Best Butcher Shops and Meat Markets in Philadelphia
PA Eats has rounded up 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania, and three Philadelphia locations are on the list, writes Leigh Green for…
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This Neighborhood Italian Bistro Brings a New Level of Charm to Bryn Mawr
Carina Sorella, a new easygoing neighborhood bistro, is one of the newest additions to Bryn Mawr’s dining scene, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line.…
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