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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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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Phillies Personnel Reveal Their Favorite Philadelphia Restaurants
The Philadelphia Phillies are just like the rest of us when it comes to their favorite Philly food spots, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia…
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Five of the Top 10 Hotels in the Mid-Atlantic are Located in Center City
About 500,000 people have made their voices heard for the 36th annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey, released by Condé Nast Traveler. Philadelphia was nicely represented…
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After Mayoral Run, Allan Domb Still Eyes Bettering the City By Investing in Its Future
Despite losing the mayoral primaries in May, former City Councilman Allan Domb hasn’t lost sight of why he decided to run for office in the…
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New Documentary Focuses on Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Place Responsible for Some of Most Memorable Music Ever Recorded
The new documentary “Sigma Sound” puts the spotlight on Sigma Sound Studios, a Center City establishment that was the source of some of the most…
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Phillies Slugger Pat Burrell’s Former Center City Penthouse Hits Market Again, Price Drops By Over a Million
A penthouse in Center City previously owned by former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Pat Burrell is once again up for sale at another reduced price, writes…
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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…
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Three Philadelphia Watering Holes Are Among Pennsylvania’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars
Pennsylvania is home to many speakeasies and secret bars that recall a period in the nation’s history when all bars had to be secret, writes…
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Philadelphia’s ‘Museum Doctor’ Is Remembered for Passion for Historic Buildings
Peter Saylor, a Philadelphia architect and civic leader, recently passed away at the age of 81. He is remembered for his passion for renovating historic…
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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 bounce…
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USA Today: Tour Philadelphia’s Most Famous Historical Attractions on Two Wheels
Philadelphia offers visitors a way to enjoy its most famous historical attractions while also getting some physical activity on their bicycles, writes Sharon Nolan for…
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See How Philadelphia Ranked Among Large Cities Based on Downtown Pandemic Recovery
Philadelphia ranked in the lower part of the list among 31 large cities based on how quickly their downtowns surged back after the pandemic shutdowns,…
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These are the Ten Black-owned Philadelphia Restaurants NBA.com Says Should Not Be Missed
Black History Month is the perfect time to spotlight some Black-owned restaurants in NBA cities, and Philadelphia has eight that are especially notable, writes NBA.com:…
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Manor College Recognizes Sophomore With Its Highest Honor; Dental Hygiene Student Cited as ‘Quietly Powerful’
Sophomore Neysha Medina was the recipient of the 2023 Manor College Mother Josaphat Medal. Medina is presently enrolled in the college’s dental hygiene coursework, an…
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Philadelphia’s Big Banks Subject of Two New Books
Philadelphia’s big banks, including Girard and Fidelity, Provident and PSFS, and PNB and First Pennsylvania, thrived for generations and founded factories, transportation, and trade in…
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Philadelphia’s Big Banks Subject of Two New Books That Look at Their Rise and Fall, and Survivor That Has Grown in Vacuum They Created
Philadelphia’s big banks, including Girard and Fidelity, Provident and PSFS, and PNB and First Pennsylvania, thrived for generations and financed factories, transportation, and trade in…
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Domestic Tourism Boost Philadelphia’s Center City Retail Scene
Retailers in Philadelphia are getting a major boost from the recovery of domestic tourism back to its pre-pandemic levels, but lagging international travel is dampening…
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Wall Street Journal: Philadelphia’s Center City Showing Signs of Renewed Economic Vitality
Center City Philadelphia is showing signs of renewed economic vitality thanks to strong housing demand, the recent growth in the hospitality sector, and a Comcast-led…
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