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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From Kensington Distillery to 11 Million Cases: How Surfside Became One of America’s Fastest-Growing Alcohol Brands
What started in a Kensington distillery a decade ago has quietly become one of the biggest alcohol brands in America.…
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Philadelphia Gas Royalty Firm WhiteHawk Minerals Lands Region’s Largest IPO of 2026
WhiteHawk Minerals didn’t exist before 2022, but the Center City natural gas mineral and royalty company just delivered the largest…
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How Philadelphia Is Making the 2026 World Cup Affordable for Everyday Fans
Philadelphia is determined to make World Cup season feel less like a luxury event and more like a block party…
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McGillin’s: New Documentary Tells the Story of Philly’s Oldest Bar
Philadelphia’s oldest operating tavern just became the star of its own streaming documentary, and the result is less a film…
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How a Philadelphia Company Fits Into SpaceX’s $2 Trillion IPO Story
SpaceX completed its blockbuster initial public offering on Friday, and by the closing bell, its valuation had surged past $2…
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What Past Present Future Meant to Ardmore, and Why Its Closing Matters
A longtime Ardmore storefront known for its colorful mix of art, crafts, jewelry, gifts, and conversation is preparing to close…
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Popular Ice Cream in Philadelphia, One Neighborhood at a Time
Philadelphia takes its ice cream seriously. Not in a pretentious way. In the way that matters most: the city has…
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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…
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World Cup 2026 Is Coming to Montco: Here’s Where to Watch Every Match
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup bringing six matches to Philadelphia, Montgomery County residents will not need a ticket to…
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Embassy Suites Near Philadelphia Airport Listed for Sale As Investors Eye 2026 Event Boom
A well-known all-suite hotel steps from Philadelphia International Airport has hit the market, and the timing is no coincidence. The…
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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…
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This Montco Town is the Region’s Most Explosive Dining Destination
Not long ago, the most ambitious culinary decision you could make in Conshohocken was which bar to hit first. For…
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Montgomery County’s Restaurant Boom Is Real. These New Spots Are Leading the Charge
A new wave of restaurants is reshaping the Montco landscape, and the momentum is hard to ignore, writes Michael Klein…
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Historic Boyd Theatre Marquee At Risk As Owner Seeks to Modernize Philadelphia Landmark
The Boyd Theatre has survived closure, a preservation battle, and the demolition of most of its auditorium, but now its…
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The Best Bucks County Budget Day Trips: 7 Destinations Under $50
Bucks County has never needed a hard sell. The river towns speak for themselves. So do the canal paths, the…
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Chubb’s New $380 Million Center City Office Tower Is Redefining the Future of Office Work
Chubb’s new 348,000-square-foot tower at 2000 Arch Street represents more than just a new headquarters, but rather offers a glimpse…
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Demand Outpaces Supply as Center City Apartment Vacancy Falls
Apartment vacancy in Center City continues to decline even as developers accelerate conversions of distressed office towers into hundreds of…
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Philadelphia Parking Authority Unveils New Transportation Center, Set to Officially Open May 1
Philadelphia residents, travelers, and visitors will soon have a new transportation center to go to at the site of a…
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