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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Chase Bank To Open New Branch At Former Wawa Flagship Location in Center City
The former location of Wawa’s flagship location in Center City had been vacant since it chose not to reopen in 2020 due to the lasting…
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Wawa Pulled Out All the Stops for a 60 Anniversary Celebration Tuesday
Wawa celebrated the 60th anniversary of opening its first store (in Folsom, if you’re curious) on Tuesday, in style writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia…
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An Opening-Day Tip of the Cap to Philadelphia’s Mitchell & Ness, an Iconic Brand Synonymous with Sports History
As the Phillies and the rest of Major League Baseball swing into action this afternoon, there’s no better time to tip our caps to the…
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4 Philadelphia Museums Make USA TODAY’s 10 Best List
USA TODAY has named four Philadelphia museums to its “10Best” list of museums, writes Damon C. Williams for Philly Burbs. Readers and the voting public…
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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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An Atlantic City-based Restaurant is Coming to Philly’s Suburban Station
Restaurateur Mark Callazzo and partner Lee Sanchez are taking over a street-level space inside Suburban Station to open a new second Rhythm & Spirits, writes…
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Comcast Expansion is Coming to Philadelphia, Says CEO Brian Roberts
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts has plans to further expand its presence throughout Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Already the largest public…
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Media Realtor Making It Easier for New Eagles Players to Find Homes
Elizabeth Herremans, the wife of Philadelphia Eagles player Todd Herrremans, saw first-hand the difficulties players and their families have in moving to a new city…
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Bonner’s Irish Pub Building in Center City Placed On the Market As Owner Seeks Development Partner
The building that has housed Bonner’s Irish Pub in Center City for 30 years is now on the market, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia…
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The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches Month-long Date Night Marketing Campaign
During the month of February, a traditionally slower travel period in the tourism sector, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is targeting locals…
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Delaware County Leadership: Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Brandywine
In July 2023, Bertram L. Lawson, II began his newest chapter in the YMCA movement, stepping into the role of President and CEO of YMCA…
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The Best Places To Get Burgers in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, with its multitude of casual, neighborhood bars and pubs, is a place with lots of burgers, writes Jason Sheehan and Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for Philadelphia…
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Reviewers Weighed in on Wawa’s Pizza. Here’s What Folks Think Out on the Street
Experts are weighing in from all over on Wawa’s new pizza offering, but what does the average Wawa customer think?’ Billy Penn at WHYY took…
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Independence Blue Cross Brightens Philadelphia Skyline with New LED Lights to Enhance City Views
Independence Blue Cross has added external LED lighting to its headquarters at 1901 Market Street in Center City, enlivening the Philadelphia skyline in a bright,…
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Joel Embiid Puts Society Hill Penthouse Up For Sale
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is selling his luxury penthouse in Society Hill for $5.5 million writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Embiid’s condo on the…
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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 to…
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