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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Temple University Moving Forward with $35 Million Terra Hall Renovations
Temple University is moving forward with plans to turn Terra Hall on South Broad Street into a vibrant hub for education, collaboration, and innovation, writes…
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Bank of New York Mellon to Relocate, Significantly Reduce Philadelphia Office Space in 2026
The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. is planning to vacate its longtime namesake building in Center City as it reduces its Philadelphia office space,…
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Ten Penn Center Sold in $30M Deal, Conversion Project to Follow
The sale of Ten Penn Center is now complete, closing a $30 million deal, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PMC Property Group…
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Warehouse Planned for DrinkPak in Bellwether District Would Be Philadelphia’s Largest
A 1.4 million-square-foot warehouse planned at the Bellwether District for canned beverage manufacturer DrinkPak would be the largest in Philadelphia and third largest in the…
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At Philadelphia-Based Honeygrow, AI is Proving to Be a Game-Changer
Back in 2012, honeygrow opened its first location at 16th and Sansom streets in Center City Philadelphia. Founder Justin Rosenberg wanted to create a new…
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Avenue of the Arts Parking Garage With Ground-Floor Retail Space Goes Up for Sale
Green Courte Partners has listed the 668-space, 10-story Avenue of the Arts parking garage at 1501 Spruce Street onto the market, writes Paul Schwedelson for…
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Stateside Vodka Chooses Center City to Relocate Corporate Headquarters
Stateside Vodka, the maker of Surfside canned cocktails, has chosen to relocate its corporate headquarters to Center City, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business…
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Audacy to Sublease Nearly Half Of Its Philadelphia Headquarters in Center City
Audacy and a listing from real estate brokerage firm Binswanger, has confirmed that it is subletting up to 48 percent of its headquarters, writes Jeff…
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Local Nonprofit Expands Food Rescue Efforts on a National Scale with Support from Firstrust Bank
One of the most impactful nonprofits in the Delaware Valley began with just a random act of kindness. It was early December of 2016, toward…
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Wealthiest ZIP Codes Cluster in Chester County, Philadelphia Region
Wealth in the Philadelphia region is still concentrated around Center City, though several Chester County ZIP codes earning top ten spots in specific categories, writes…
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Jamison Brewery Offers a Variety of Tasty Drinks and a Scenic View of Philly
Warwick Farm Brewing in Jamison is a great, family-friendly craft microbrewery founded by lifelong friends, reports Jennaphr Frederick for Fox 29 Philadelphia. The Seiz and…
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Center City Startup Connects First-Time Investors With Advisors, Making Financial Advice More Accessible
Founded by Mical Jeanlys-White, Center City tech startup WealthMore connects first-time investors with advisors to make financial advice more accessible, writes Joshua Sidorowicz for CBS…
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Abrams Realty Unveils New Plans for Washington Square West Site, Promising ‘Coolest Building in Philadelphia’
Abrams Realty & Development has decided to scrap its previous plan to build a multifamily high-rise at the former Wendy’s site on Walnut Street and…
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Philadelphia’s Largest Office Property to Go Up For Sale, Conversion Likely to Follow
Centre Square, the largest office property in Philadelphia, will soon go up for sale two years after it was foreclosed, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow.…
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Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen Eyeing Several Montco Locations
Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen, a popular New Jersey fast-casual Mexican chain, is considering several Montgomery County locations for its next expansion, writes Jason Sheehan for…
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Bucks County Leadership: David Fair, Executive Director, Turning Points for Children
David Fair, Executive Director at Turning Points for Children, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up attending Catholic school in Southwest Philadelphia, coming out as…
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MSC Launches Marketing Push for Reimagined Retail Space in Wanamaker Building
MSC has begun its marketing effort to promote 300,000 square feet of reimagined retail space within the historic Wanamaker Building to prospective tenants, writes Paul…
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Ultra-Luxury Apartments On Rise in Philadelphia
A spike in local millionaires choosing to rent their homes rather than buy has led to the creation of an influx of new luxury apartment…
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