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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Wealthiest ZIP Codes Cluster in Chester County, Philadelphia Region
Wealth in the Philadelphia region is still concentrated around Center City, though several Chester County ZIP codes earning top ten spots in specific categories, writes…
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Nordstrom Rack Launches New Locations, with One Coming to Exton
Nordstrom Rack, the off-price division of Nordstrom, is preparing to launch four new locations in the Philadelphia area, with one set for Exton in the…
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15 (Plus 1 Bonus Pick!) Romantic Restaurants in the Delaware Valley for a Perfect Valentine’s Day Night Out
Valentine’s Day puts pressure on dinner plans. You want the right room, the right pace, and food worth lingering over. The Delaware Valley delivers in…
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After Sonder’s Collapse, Witherspoon Building Returns to Long-Term Rentals
The 186-unit Witherspoon Building has transitioned from short-term rentals into a more traditional leasing model following the sudden collapse of Sonder Holdings, writes Emma Dooling…
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Di Bruno Bros. Pull Back Sad, But Not Surprising, Customers Say
Di Bruno Bros. customers will miss the three stores that are closing in Wayne, Ardmore, and Center City, but they aren’t surprised by the move,…
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America’s Largest Privately Held Real Estate Brokerage Enters Philadelphia Market
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, the largest privately held real estate brokerage in the nation, is now in the Philadelphia market and is already looking…
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What a New Tinicum Cruise Port Could Mean for Delco Jobs, Tourism, and Real Estate
A new cruise terminal is coming to Delaware County, and, according to Tom Toole, team lead of Tom Toole Sales Group at RE/Max Main Line,…
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Di Bruno Bros. Closing Wayne Store Along with 2 Others
Di Bruno Bros. is closing its Wayne gourmet market along with its Ardmore and Center City stores as part of a “refocusing,” writes Denali Sagner…
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Center City Office Building Heads to Open Market As Foreclosure Process Nears End
The 1700 Market Street office building in Center City is being placed on the market as its yearslong foreclosure process nears its end, writes Paul…
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Center City’s Largest Apartment Tower Goes Up for Sale Again After 4 Years
Center City’s largest apartment tower, on 1500 Locust Street, is back on the market four years after it was last traded, writes Paul Schwedelson for…
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The Shops at Liberty Place, Center City Retail Space, Go Up for Sale
The Shops at Liberty Place, a retail space within the Liberty Place mixed-use complex in Center City, is now up for sale, writes Paul Schwedelson…
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Why Delaware County Was Chosen as the Home of the New Norwegian Cruise Line Terminal
A major new chapter in our region’s tourism economy is taking shape along the Delaware River, where construction has begun on the new PhilaPort Cruise…
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What to Know About the 2026 Mummers Parade
As we approach a new year, the Mummers Parade is right around the corner. Since 1901, the Mummers Parade has been a Philadelphia staple in…
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Popular Local Burger Chain Sets Sights on the Main Line
A fast-growing regional burger chain is setting its sights on the Main Line, with Gouldsburger’s officially headed to Ardmore, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia…
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New Report Details Who Has Been Moving Into Center City’s New Apartment Buildings
Center City has seen a major influx of new apartments in recent years and a new report breaks down the demographics of the individuals who…
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Conshohocken’s Blackfish BYOB Bids Farewell After Nearly Two Decades
Blackfish BYOB, one of Conshohocken’s most acclaimed restaurants, will close on New Year’s Eve, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chef-owner Chip Roman says…
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Gov. Shapiro Unveils $220 Million for SEPTA During Frazer Shop and Rail Yard Visit
While visiting the Frazer Shop and Rail Yard in Chester County, Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled an additional $220 million in state funding for SEPTA, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The…
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Rocco’s at The Brick in Newtown Closes Abruptly Due to Landlord Dispute
Rocco’s at The Brick in Newtown was forced to close last weekend due to a landlord dispute that stemmed from a change to the restaurant’s…
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