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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Montgomery County Leadership: Richard Gottlieb, President and COO, Keystone Development + Investment
Richard Gottlieb, President and COO at Keystone Development + Investment, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Northeast Philadelphia,…
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At Neumann: Historian Highlights William Penn Successes
Delaware County native and historian Jim Murphy will present a program, “The Amazing Success of William Penn” Thursday, Sept. 8,…
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Remembering Reading Terminal Cheesesteak Icon Rick Olivieri, From Drexel Hill
Rick Olivieri, the grandson of cheesesteak inventor Pat Olivieri and former owner of Rick’s Steaks at Reading Terminal Market, died…
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Boyds Opens Permanent Suburban Outpost With New Store on Main Line
The popular high-end Philadelphia retailer Boyds will now have a permanent presence in the suburbs with its new store in…
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Adam Sandler’s New Movie ‘Hustle’ Filmed at Manor College Shines Bright Spotlight on Philadelphia Region
The trailer for the new Adam Sandler movie “Hustle” that prominently features Manor College is out and it is packed…
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World-class Kickboxer from Norristown Opens 10 Hands Fight Sports Gym in Center City
Randall Pogue, a world-class kickboxer from Norristown, is going to help build the next generation of martial artists and keep…
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The DripBar Sets Its Sight on Montgomery County for Future Locations
The DripBar, a liquid IV franchise based in Warwick, Rhode Island, will open a Center City location in the next…
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Career Corner: Does Center City Need Millennials or Do Millennials Need Center City?
Everyone has their own feelings on how well remote work fits for them. But many would agree that workers should…
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Charming Conshohocken Townhome 30 Minutes from Everywhere Hits Market
Charming Conshohocken three-bedroom townhome that offers a perfect combination of beauty and convenience has hit the market for $515,000, writes…
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SEPTA’s Plan to Extend Rail Service to King of Prussia in Line for Potential Federal Funding Boost
SEPTA’s plan to extend its rail service to King of Prussia is in line for a potential boost in federal…
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Truff Hot Sauce Company Wants to Know: Who Makes the Best Philly Cheesesteak? Is it in Montco…?
Truff Hot Sauce Company in California is offering $10,000 to the cheesesteak maker that can secure the most votes for…
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Former NBC10 Studio in Bala Cynwyd Finds Its New Owner
The former NBC10 television studio in Bala Cynwyd has been sold to an affiliate of Susquehanna International Group for an…
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Decision to Move to Its Headquarters to Wayne from Center City Makes Radian Group ‘Bit of Unicorn’
The Radian Group decision to move its headquarters from Center City to Wayne and shrink the space it used to…
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Malvern Hospitality Firm Plans Family-friendly Hooters Spinoff, ‘Hoot Wings,’ Across Philadelphia Region
Malvern-based ANZ Hospitality plans to open 16 locations of family-friendly Hooters spinoff across the Philadelphia region by 2026, writes Leanna…
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Permanent Reduction in Number of Montgomery County Commuters Could Significantly Affect Center City
A permanent reduction in the number of suburban residents commuting could have a significant impact on Center City and its…
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More Than $4B in Development in Last Decade Solidifies King of Prussia as Center of Philadelphia’s Western Suburbs
King of Prussia has seen an astonishing development boom in the last decade, which has solidified its place as the…
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SEPTA’s Regional Rail Chestnut Hill West Line Back in Business
Regular riders who were worried that SEPTA’s Regional Rail Chestnut Hill West Line might not come back after being suspended…
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FTA and SEPTA Announce Combined Record of Decision for the King of Prussia Rail Project
King of Prussia District and the King of Prussia Rail Coalition announced an exciting step forward for SEPTA’s King of…
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