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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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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The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches Month-long Date Night Marketing Campaign
During the month of February, a traditionally slower travel period in the tourism sector, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention…
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South Korean Medical Device Company Chooses Montco Over New York, Boston for New Subsidiary
InBody Co. Ltd. has chosen Audubon for the location of its newU.S. subsidiary InBody BWA Inc., writes John George for…
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Meet the Philadelphia Entrepreneur Making Fully Plant-Based Skincare Products at Dviniti Skin Care
Markita Robinson Garcia is a cosmetic chemist and entrepreneurial founder of Dviniti Skin Care, reports Jalyn Green for 6abc. Dviniti…
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Dilworth Paxson Acquires Jenkintown Trusts and Estates Boutique Firm
Dilworth Paxson LLP has acquired Yorkway Law Group, a trusts and estates boutique firm based in Jenkintown, writes Jeff Blumenthal…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Brandywine
In July 2023, Bertram L. Lawson, II began his newest chapter in the YMCA movement, stepping into the role of…
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Center City Blood Bank Gives Dogs the Chance to Become Donors and Save Lives
Dogs can now play their part in saving the lives of other pets, writes Shaynah Ferreira for FOX 29. A…
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Independence Blue Cross Brightens Philadelphia Skyline with New LED Lights to Enhance City Views
Independence Blue Cross has added external LED lighting to its headquarters at 1901 Market Street in Center City, enlivening the…
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Owner of Takumi Bistro & Bar in Wayne Expands to King of Prussia, Has Plans for More Restaurants in Region
Eddie Zheng, CEO and co-founder of Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao, is planning on bringing the restaurant chain to the…
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WSFS Celebrates Grand Opening of 1818 WSFS Bank Place Banking Office and Wiss Fiss Lounge
WSFS Bank recently celebrated the grand opening of its banking office and the accompanying Wiss Fiss Lounge, marking another chapter…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Margaret Harkins, Dean of Nursing, Holy Family University
Margaret Harkins, DNP, MBE, MSN, GNP-BC, RN-BC, dean of nursing at Holy Family University, grew up in Philadelphia as the…
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Penn Medicine to Build Outpatient Care Center in Montgomeryville
Penn Medicine bought the undeveloped property at 200 Dekalb Pike, between Welsh and Knapp roads in Montgomeryville, to build an…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Jennifer Carlson, Executive Director, The Colonial Theatre
Jennifer L. Carlson, Executive Director of the Colonial Theatre, grew up in Lancaster County and moved several times as a…
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Barcade Prepares to Open Second Philadelphia Location in Center City
Barcade, a hybrid arcade and bar venue, will open its second Philadelphia location at Chestnut and Juniper streets at the…
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