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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Here Are Some of the Best Spots in Philly For Your Weekday Lunch
Philadelphia is home to a thriving dining scene with an abundance of amazing restaurants where you can grab a delicious weekday lunch, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé…
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For Center City District CEO Prema Katari Gupta, Bringing More Commuters Back is the Main Goal
Prema Katari Gupta has been CEO of the Center City District for two months now and if she had to point to one major goal…
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These Are Spots in Philadelphia Offering Great Sicilian Food, According to Author of ‘The Sicilian Inheritance’
There are plenty of spots in Philadelphia that serve great Sicilian food, and to make sure she knew which ones are truly the best, one…
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These Are Some of New Spring Additions To Philadelphia’s Restaurant Scene
With the spring season just around the corner, some new restaurants are anticipating their imminent openings, adding to an already-robust food scene in Philadelphia, writes…
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New Interactive Installation at Fabric Workshop and Museum Offers Filipino ‘Group Hug’
New York-based artist Risa Puno dug deep into her Filipino family heritage to create an interactive game based on communal care currently on show at…
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Philadelphia Magazine’s Best New, Not-to-be-Missed Philadelphia Restaurants
If you are looking to try something new and delicious, Philadelphia’s dining scene has several excellent fresh options that stand out among the throng of…
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How Comcast Has Evolved Into a Global Media and Tech Giant, and Why Philadelphia Remains Its ‘Heart and Soul’
Comcast recently invited out-of-town investors and reporters for a Converge event that gave them a peek at what happens at its home base in Philadelphia,…
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Old City Technology Company Acquired By Cleveland-based Accounting, Consulting Firm
CompuData, a Philadelphia-based technology firm was acquired by Cleveland-based accounting and consulting firm, CBIZ, earlier this month, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. …
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5 Reasons Why 1701 Market Street is Ideal For A Residential Property
1701 Market Street in Center City is now the former headquarters of Morgan Lewis & Bockius law firm, and since the move, Alterra Property Group…
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World Affairs Council of Philadelphia Celebrates 75 Years of Connecting Philly to the World
This year, the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia is celebrating its 75th anniversary of opening doors between Philadelphia and the rest of the world. It…
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Where To Eat and Drink on St. Patrick’s Day in Philadelphia
St. Patrick’s Day is just days away, and Philadelphia is never short on restaurants and bars to get you in the Irish spirit, writes Maddy…
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Method Co. Expands Portfolio With New Hotel Opening, Now Eyes Pizza Shop
Just a couple months after opening its newest hotel, Philadelphia-based Method Co. is set to open a new Mulherin’s Pizza on East Market Street in…
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Penn Student Publishes Novel That Delves Into Prominent Chinese Term, Concept
Sophie Wan, a Wharton student, has published her first novel, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. The novel is titled, “Women of Good Fortune,” and it’s…
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Sidney Rothberg’s Multi-million Dollar Art Collection Goes Up For Sale At Freeman’s | Hindman’s Auction House
Sidney Rothberg was a protégé of Albert Barnes, the renowned chemist, businessman, educator, and art collector. Over the years, Rothberg amassed a personal art collection…
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Center City Housing Units Have Reached A 5-Year High
More new housing units have been built in the Center City area over the past year than in the previous four years, writes Aaron Moselle…
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Philadelphia Set to Welcome Hundreds of Thousands of Major Event Attendees in 2024
Standing before hundreds of hospitality and tourism industry partners and stakeholders at the 2024 Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) and Visit Philadelphia joint Tourism…
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WSFS Bank Celebrates Nearly 200 Years of Service for Its 192nd Birthday
To illustrate how long WSFS Bank has been serving the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region, when the bank was chartered in 1832, electricity wouldn’t be…
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New Mixed-Use High Rise Coming To Center City West
A new 307-foot, 23-story mixed-use high-rise is soon coming to 2301 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Center City West, writes Vitali Ogorodinikov for Philly YIMBY.…
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