Tag: Center City District

Shoppers enjoy window shopping in Center City Philadelphia.Retail

New Center City District Report Shines Light on Downtown Retail Trends

The Center City District recently released its latest report on downtown Philadelphia retail, but while experts say it has stabilized, there is still room to…

The North Face storefront in Center City Philadelphia.Retail

North Face to Close Center City Store in January

North Face has announced that it will be closing its Center City store in January 2025, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.

As…

As Philadelphia continues it post-pandemic recovery, a new report found that Center City now draws 85 percent of the total pedestrian volumes that it did in 2019.Economic Development

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…

Center City businesses and organizations are coming up with plans to help make downtown Philadelphia more convenient for residents, commuters, visitors, tourists, and everyone in between.Outdoors

Center City Businesses, Organizations Want to Make Downtown Philadelphia More Convenient For All

Center City businesses and organizations are looking for ways to make visiting Philadelphia’s downtown more convenient for everybody, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia…

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WSFS Celebrates Grand Opening of 1818 WSFS Bank Place Banking Office and Wiss Fiss Lounge

WSFS Bank recently celebrated the grand opening of its banking office and the accompanying Wiss Fiss Lounge, marking another chapter in the bank’s commitment…

Center City Philadelphia skyline.Economic Development

Center City is Recovering Well Post-Pandemic, But There is More Work To Do

As the post-pandemic world progresses, city downtowns are continuing to recover and Philadelphia is among the most well-recovered, writes Paul Schwedelson for the…

office revivalTechnology

As Fresh Data Highlights Philadelphia's Office Revival, a New Trend in Meeting Rooms Emerges

Welcome back to the office!

Fresh data is pouring in, and it paints a promising picture for the return to office efforts underway in the…

City Ave District Bala Cynwyd.Economic Development

City Ave District Launches Two New Master Plans to Support Evolution, Growth of City Ave

City Ave District has two new master plans that aim at furthering City Ave’s transformation to a popular live, work and entertainment destination.

With…

Bryan FenstermacherEconomic Development

Delaware County Leadership: Bryan Fenstermaker, President and CEO, City Ave District

President and CEO of City Ave District, Bryan Fenstermaker crisscrossed the country several times before landing in the Philadelphia area. He grew up in Houston…

Comcast Technology Center in Center CityEconomic Development

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…

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Philadelphia Businesses Continue Rapid Growth as City Enters Post-Covid Economic Recovery

Philadelphia businesses are recording rapid growth as the economic recovery continues, according to a new Center City District report, writes Jeff Cole for FOX 29…

Government & Politics

As Pandemic Eases, Suburbanites Working from Home Might Force Philadelphia Tax Structure Overhaul

With work from home keeping the majority of suburbanites out of the city, Philadelphia may have to retool its tax policies that include the highest…