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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USA TODAY Names Philadelphia ‘Most Walkable City to Visit’ for Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, Philadelphia has been voted the “Most Walkable City to Visit” in the annual USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards contest. Walkability is a…
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A Thriving Paoli Restaurant, Main Line Tavern Serves Up Suburban Comfort Food in the Classic Pub Scene
Phil and Kate Ferro opened Main Line Tavern on May 4 of this year, in the former building of the Great American Pub on King…
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Philadelphia Has Three of America’s Most Historic Restaurants
America’s past can be correlated with things like quaint colonial taverns, retro diners, and old steakhouses. Visiting places like these can feel like taking a…
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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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Developer Switches Gears With Former Rite Aid Site in Center City from Apartment to Retail Project
Plans to construct a mid-rise apartment building on the western border of Center City have been scrapped and instead, the owner of the site is…
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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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5 Unique Outdoor Venues in Philadelphia
From the top of the Rocky Steps to the mosaic labyrinthine of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, Philadelphia is a city with a trove of outdoor treasures. If…
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Delaware County Leadership: Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Bank
Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Bank, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Broomall, where he loved riding bikes and playing…
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Pat Burrell’s Former Center City Penthouse Sells For Well-Under Original Asking Price, Two Years Later
The Center City penthouse that former Philadelphia Phillies star Pat Burrell previously owned has been sold to a local Philadelphia couple for $2.65 million. It…
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Hallahan High School’s Former Center City Campus Sells For $15M, Belmont Charter Plans Move
The former campus of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School in Center City has been sold to an entity tied to the chairman of…
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Jewelers Row is the Oldest Diamond District in Country; Here’s How It Came to Be
Jewelers Row is the oldest diamond district in the United States that has been home to many retailers, wholesalers, and craftsmen for several centuries, writes…
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Philadelphia’s Middle Child Enters Court Battle With Las Vegas Restaurant of the Same Name
Matthew Cahn, owner of Philadelphia’s popular Middle Child restaurants, is asking a federal court judge to prevent a forthcoming Las Vegas restaurant from using the…
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Philadelphia AI Retail Startup, Invent Analytics, Raises $17M and Doubles 2023 Revenue
Invent Analytics, a Philadelphia artificial intelligence retail startup, has raised $17 million and is seeking to double its revenue this year after doing so last…
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Jenkintown Home with Mercer Tiles on Front Porch Hits the Market
A lovely six-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home originally built in 1890 with Mercer tiles on the front porch recently hit the market in Jenkintown, writes Paul Jablow…
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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 Business…
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Delaware County Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time. However,…
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Parisian-inspired Coffee Shop, The Ground, Opens in Rittenhouse Square
The Ground, a Parisian-inspired coffee shop adorned in plants, recently opened its doors in Rittenhouse Square, writes Molly Given for Metro Philadelphia. The owners, long-time…
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This Bowling Alley Was Voted the Best in Philadelphia
The Keystone recently did a voter’s choice survey on the top bowling alleys in Pennsylvania, and Harp & Crown was selected as the top one…
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