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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Family-Owned Asher’s Chocolate Spreading Joy in Souderton for Five Generations
Family-owned Asher’s Chocolate has been creating delicious treats in Souderton for five generations and takes pride in producing some of the nation’s finest chocolate, reports…
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Peirce College Announces Patty Jackson As 2025 Commencement Ceremony Keynote Speaker
Peirce College is honored and excited to announce that Patty Jackson, WDAS radio personality and Philadelphia legend, will be the keynote speaker for the 2025…
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SEPTA Cuts Would Derail Economic Growth and Workforce Mobility in the Suburban Counties
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is not just a transit system. It is the lifeblood of our region’s economy, connecting our residents to jobs,…
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Two More Wawa Philadelphia Stores Are Closing This Month
Even as Wawa expands, seemingly everywhere, two more of its Philadelphia stores are closing, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two Northeast stores…
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Human Robot Brewing Expanding into Bucks County with New Hope Tasting Room
West Kensington-born Human Robot Brewing plans to expand into Bucks County with a new tasting room in New Hope, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia…
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These Philly Chefs Are Putting Unique, New Spins on the Classic Cheesesteak
Cheesesteaks are undeniably a Philadelphia icon, but some local chefs are stepping outside the traditional mold, creatively reimagining this beloved staple, writes Regan Fletcher Stephens…
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Original Russo’s Pizza Closes Permanently in New Hope After Years of Acclaim
The original Russo’s Pizza, rated as one of Bucks County’s best pizza places, closed its doors permanently in New Hope, writes Jeff Werner for the…
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PennDOT Announces Plan to Pave The Schuylkill River
Drivers who are tired of sitting in jammed traffic on the region’s busiest highway will soon be getting some relief. PennDOT announced on Monday that…
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Mitchell & Ness Displays Renewed Commitment to Philadelphia With Major Announcements
For Mitchell & Ness, 2025 is a year of new beginnings as the vintage sports apparel company has made three major announcements, writes Jake Blumgart…
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After Historic 2024, Center City’s Housing Boom Expected to Drop Drastically This Year
Center City saw a record amount of housing production in 2024, but that pace is expected to drop considerably this year, writes Paul Schwedelson for…
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Some Smaller Wawa’s Are Being Pushed Out by Super Wawa Option
The Collingswood Wawa store on Haddon Avenue in New Jersey is one of the latest victims of a trend at the Delaware County-based corporation to…
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Find Out How Much Revenue Center City Hotels Gained from Eagles’ Super Bowl Run
Hotels in Center City gained a significant boost from the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl run during what is typically a slow period, writes Michael Tanenbaum…
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Black-Owned Catering Business Writes Its Next Chapter, Thanks to Financing from Apex Commercial Capital
For years, Philadelphia native Sonya Combs had put her bachelor’s degree in Biobehavioral Health from Penn State to good use as an Intervention Training Specialist…
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Wanamaker Building Could Be Headed to Auction Following Latest Court Ruling
The historic Wanamaker Building could be headed for auction after a court ruling in the foreclosure case, which sided with lender TF Cornerstone and removed…
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Philadelphia is Home to 2 of America’s Most Romantic Restaurants
Two Philadelphia restaurants are among the most romantic in the nation, according to a new ranking by OpenTable, write Max Bennett and Eric Heyl for…
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With Over $1B in Developments, Center City Sees ‘Residential Boom,’ Turns Into Mixed-Use Ecosystem
With more than $1 billion in developments, Philadelphia is enjoying a “residential boom,” notes a new Center City District report, according to a staff report…
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Bucks County Horticultural Students Ready to Wow at Philadelphia Flower Show
Bucks County horticultural students are ready to impress visitors at the 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show with two innovative exhibits inspired by the theme Gardens…
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What Could Become of the Wanamaker Building Under New Ownership? Here is An Idea
After negotiations with Philadelphia-based Rubenstein Partners are complete, the iconic Wanamaker building will fully belong to Manhattan-based real estate company, TF Cornerstone, writes Jake Blumgart…
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