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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See How Philadelphia Ranked Among Large Cities Based on Downtown Pandemic Recovery
Philadelphia ranked in the lower part of the list among 31 large cities based on how quickly their downtowns surged back after the pandemic shutdowns,…
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Philadelphia Is Incentivizing Developers to Add More High-Value Center City Development in Place of Parking Spaces
Philadelphia’s surplus of parking spaces is prompting the city to incentivize developers to add more high-value Center City projects instead, writes David Harrison for The…
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Here Are Some of the Best New Restaurants to Check Out in Chester County
The restaurant scene in Chester County is thriving, with many new additions opening their doors for the first time in recent months, writes Michael Klein…
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These are the Ten Black-Owned Philadelphia Restaurants NBA.com Says Should Not Be Missed
Black History Month is the perfect time to spotlight some Black-owned restaurants in NBA cities, and Philadelphia has eight that are especially notable, writes NBA.com:…
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Chester County Fans Rejoice As Eagles Fly to Super Bowl in February
As the Eagles head to the Super Bowl Feb. 12, Birds fans are basking in victorious euphoria. One Phoenixville woman spoke to 6ABC about her…
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Art Installation and Play by WCU Professor Honors His Brother, Raises Overdose Awareness
A West Chester University theatre professor Charlie DelMarcell and his brother Adam, are turning tragedy into art at a Philadelphia theatre, writes Jane M. Von…
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Future of West Chester Metro Rail Service Seems Murky Amid Ongoing Battle
West Chester’s commuter “Metro” rail service might be making a comeback, but it’s not without a little back and forth, writes Bill Rettew for The…
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Philadelphia’s Big Banks Subject of Two New Books That Look at Their Rise and Fall, and Survivor That Has Grown in Vacuum They Created
Philadelphia’s big banks, including Girard and Fidelity, Provident and PSFS, and PNB and First Pennsylvania, thrived for generations and financed factories, transportation, and trade in…
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Domestic Tourism Boost Philadelphia’s Center City Retail Scene
Retailers in Philadelphia are getting a major boost from the recovery of domestic tourism back to its pre-pandemic levels, but lagging international travel is dampening…
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Wall Street Journal: Philadelphia’s Center City Showing Signs of Renewed Economic Vitality
Center City Philadelphia is showing signs of renewed economic vitality thanks to strong housing demand, the recent growth in the hospitality sector, and a Comcast-led…
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Rechargeable Trains Could Link West Chester to Philly Via Wawa Station
SEPTA and Chester County are studying the use of battery-driven rechargeable West Chester Metro trains as a cheaper way to connect West Chester Borough and…
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Discount Airline Lands in Time for Chester Countians to Save Hundreds on Flights to Florida
Just in time to get away from the cold of winter, a discount airline has landed at the nearby Wilmington Airport for Chester Countians and…
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Chester County Leadership: Richard Gottlieb, President and COO, Keystone Development + Investment
Richard Gottlieb, President and COO at Keystone Development + Investment, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Northeast Philadelphia, moving to Cherry Hill as…
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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, 1:30 p.m., at the Meagher…
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Chester County Leadership: Chris Bickel, Main Line Market Leader, Centric Bank
Chris Bickel, Main Line Market Leader at Centric Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Berwyn, the competitive spirit he honed through sports,…
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‘Like the Club at Home’: Couple’s Modern Touches Lend Playful Edge to Their New Bryn Mawr Abode
When Bob and Shannon Heilig decided last year to move with their sons from Center City to Bryn Mawr, they wanted a home that would…
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Adam Sandler’s New Netflix Movie Filmed at Coatesville High School Shines Spotlight on Philadelphia Region
The trailer for Adam Sandler’s new Netflix movie, Hustle, features a scene filmed in Coatesville High School’s gym and is packed with all things Philadelphia,…
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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 at least have the option.…
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