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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One Local Trail Is Among Six Great Bike Trails in Eastern Pennsylvania
The eastern part of the state features several great bike trails that are suitable for all skill levels, including one…
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Jenkintown Home with Mercer Tiles on Front Porch Hits the Market
A lovely six-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home originally built in 1890 with Mercer tiles on the front porch recently hit the market…
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Montgomery County Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working…
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Chase Bank To Open New Branch At Former Wawa Flagship Location in Center City
The former location of Wawa’s flagship location in Center City had been vacant since it chose not to reopen in…
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These 2 Philadelphia Restaurants Are the Most Expensive in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is rich with a multitude of high-quality dining establishments that make the state well-regarded for its culinary scene. Among…
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An Opening-Day Tip of the Cap to Philadelphia’s Mitchell & Ness, an Iconic Brand Synonymous with Sports History
As the Phillies and the rest of Major League Baseball swing into action this afternoon, there’s no better time to…
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Top 15 Chic and Cozy Hotels in Philadelphia: Why Conshohocken’s Hotel West & Main Stands Out
Hotel West & Main is one of the top fifteen cozy and chic hotels in the Philadelphia region to properly…
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5 Reasons Why 1701 Market Street is Ideal for a Residential Property
1701 Market Street in Center City is now the former headquarters of Morgan Lewis & Bockius law firm, and since…
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Keystone Development and Investment Discusses Challenges of Office Conversions
With the high rate of office vacancies in cities across the country, elected officials and economic developers have been trying…
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Montgomery County Has A Little Something for Everyone, Where Can You Picture Yourself Living?
Main Line Today recently rounded up some of the best places to live in the Main Line area based on…
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Penn Student Publishes Novel That Delves into Prominent Chinese Term, Concept
Sophie Wan, a Wharton student, has published her first novel, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. The novel is titled, “Women…
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Center City Housing Units Have Reached A 5-Year High
More new housing units have been built in the Center City area over the past year than in the previous…
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Philadelphia Set to Welcome Hundreds of Thousands of Major Event Attendees in 2024
Standing before hundreds of hospitality and tourism industry partners and stakeholders at the 2024 Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB)…
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WSFS Bank Celebrates Nearly 200 Years of Service for Its 192nd Birthday
To illustrate how long WSFS Bank has been serving the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region, when the bank was chartered…
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Find Out Why Chefs Across Philadelphia Believe Citrus is So Special During the Winter
Every winter, Vincent Finazzo, the founder and owner of Riverwards Produce Market, buys citrus he can get his hands on…
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Comcast Expansion is Coming to Philadelphia, Says CEO Brian Roberts
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts has plans to further expand its presence throughout Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business…
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MLB Outfielder Chas McCormick Marries Longtime Partner Courtney Zadinski in Center City Philadelphia
Love bells were ringing in Philadelphia last weekend when Chas McCormick of the MLB’s Houston Astros officially tied the knot…
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How a Small Center City Coffee Shop Became a Cult Favorite
In 2011, Cody McGregor took a college trip to a Costa Rican coffee plantation as part of an environmental policy…
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