Market Street
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Ten Penn Center in Center City Set to Go Up for Sale
Ten Penn Center, the 27-story office tower in Center City owned by New York-based Sterling Equities and West Chester-based Greenville Partners, is set to hit…
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Center City Undergoing $1.2B in Real Estate Development Activity, New Report Provides Breakdown
Center City District has released its latest Center City Real Estate Development Report, which provides an overview of the $1.2 billion in development activity taking…
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Closing of Center City Macy’s Raises Questions About Fate of Wanamaker Organ
The Macy’s store at 1300 Market Street in Center City is slated to close, raising questions about the future of the Wanamaker Organ that is…
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University City District to Seek Funding for $60M Schuylkill River Waterfront Project
University City District is currently embarking on fundraising efforts to pursue the Schuylkill River Waterfront Project that was first proposed in spring 2024, writes Paul…
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Contrasting Views on Market East’s Current State Sparks Conversation About Its Future
There are contrasting views on the future of Market East. While many believe the corridor should transition from its historic past as a retail district…
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A Texas-Based, James Beard Award-Winning Japanese Restaurant is Coming to Philadelphia
Uchi, the fine-dining Japanese restaurant based out of Austin, Texas, is set to become one of the latest out-of-town restaurants to make its Philadelphia debut…
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Giant to Close Center City Heirloom Market Store in December After 3 Years
Giant has announced that it will close its Heirloom Market store in Center City by the end of the year, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice.…
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Philadelphia Historical Commission Decides Against Preserving The Roundhouse
The Philadelphia Historical Commission recently voted against preserving The Roundhouse as part of the city’s register of historic places, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The…
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Local Perfumer Brings Aromas of Philadelphia to Life with Wearable Scents
Alex Rodriguez, the owner of RDZ Parfums, is bringing the aromas of Philadelphia to life with a series of wearable scents, writes Alyana Gomez for…
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Mayor Cherelle Parker Outlines Array of Transformative Development Plans Around East Market Arena
After putting her full support behind the Philadelphia 76ers’ proposed arena on East Market Street, Mayor Cherelle Parker also revealed a number of further real…
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Some of Philadelphia’s Landmark Office Skyscrapers Will Have Lower Property Taxes Next Year
Some of the tallest buildings in Philadelphia have declined in value and will pay smaller property tax bills next year as a result, writes Kristen…
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Comcast Spectacor Proposes Turning the Fashion District into Biomedical Hub
Comcast Spectacor recently presented a plan to turn the struggling Fashion District in Center City into a biomedical research facility, supplanting the proposed downtown Philadelphia…
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New Ice Cream Shop Brings Delicious Treats, Fantastic Flavors to Southwest Philadelphia Community
Husband and wife duo Tyson Devore and Nikki Moore recently opened a new ice cream shop, Chubby’s Fantastic Flavors, in Southwest Philadelphia, writes Reuben Harley…
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M. Night Shyamalan’s New Film ‘Trap’ is Set in Philly, However It Wasn’t Actually Filmed Here
M. Night Shyamalan, a Philadelphia-area filmmaker has stuck close to his roots throughout his career, as shown by his latest film, “Trap.” However, while the…
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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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New York Post: Downtown Philadelphia Serves as Model of Urban Order
With some neighboring metros, such as New York City, struggling to keep their downtowns pleasant for pedestrians, Philadelphia’s downtown serves as a model of urban…
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Penn’s Landing Development Project Remains on Hold More Than Three Years After Bid
It has been over three years since the Durst Organization submitted its winning bid to develop a 12-acre site at Penn’s Landing, but the project…













































