Center City

Tabu Lounge Bouncer

Former Tabu Lounge bouncer convicted of involuntary manslaughter for punch that killed patron in 2022

It's peak season for bee swarms, as a Center City wine bar learned

Bee swarm Tria

Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show returns to Center City this June

Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Show

Developer buying McGlinchey's bar in Center City uses Zach Bryan-inspired LLC

McGlincheys Sale Alterra

Siddiq's Water Ice, Two Persons Coffee to expand to vacant spaces on Market Street for a limited time

Market East pop-ups

Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival will fill Walnut Street with food, cocktails and shopping on May 2

Rittenhouse Row Spring Fest

At redesigned Thomas Paine Plaza, skateboarders' new space keeps their last domino from falling

Paine Plaza Skateboarding

Philly real estate agent sentenced to prison for $3.1 million fraud scheme

Jonathan Barach Sentencing

World Cup play area brings lawn games to City Hall

Dilworth Park Soccer

This new, free concert series aims to spice up Philly's nightlife on weeknights

Weeknights Live

The Love Run takes place Sunday in Center City. Here are the road closures and SEPTA detours

Love Run 2026

People leaving prison face unique health challenges. This new Center City clinic seeks to help them

Philadelphia FIGHT clinic

Construction on Market Street bridges to close lanes near 30th Street Station

30th Street Road Closures

76ers, Comcast pause demolition of Market East buildings, allowing for summer pop-up shops

Market Street Summer

Fergie's Pub billboard spoofs glut of ads on I-95 for personal injury lawyers

Fergies Pub Billboard

Middle Child is making its own McGriddle, and it could go on the permanent menu

Middle Child McGriddle

Robots to invade Center City sidewalks as Uber Eats debuts new delivery service

Uber Eats robot

Center City expands Open Streets program to 20 car-free days this year

Open Streets

Pedestrian fatally struck by NJ Transit bus near Independence Mall

NT Transit Pedestrian Death

Watch Party PHL finds space on Broad Street for community hub centered on women's sports

stoop pigeon

Free chicken shawarma and falafel bowls are up for grabs at Comcast Center Tuesday

Pita-Chip-One-Year-Anniversary

James Beard Foundation calls Oyster House one of Philly's 'most rewarding places to eat'

Oyster House James beard

Cake & Joe's third cafe opens this week in Center City

Cake Joe Philly

Dirty Franks adopts 25-and-older policy to 'save the bar' from underage drinkers using fake IDs

Dirty Franks Bar

For many couples, McGillin's is 'more than just a bar.' It's where their love stories began

McGillin's couples reunion

Center City restaurant week extends to Feb. 4 after winter storm causes closures and cancellations

CCD Restaurant Week

Man sentenced to 8 years in prison for Center City carjacking

Center City Carjacking

Four Seasons Philadelphia has a new Sky Garden penthouse suite and it costs $25,000 per night

Four Seasons Philadelphia

City hopes 2026 will be turning point for LOVE Park's vacant 'flying saucer'

love park center

The Shops at Liberty Place in Center City are up for sale

Shops at Liberty Place

Looking Back at 2025

Looking back at 2025: Sixers abruptly uproot Center City arena plan to stay in South Philly

Sixers arena

Looking Back at 2025

Looking back at 2025: Macy's closure marks end of era for Wanamaker Building

Wanamaker Building 2025

There's an anti-cruising sign still standing in Rittenhouse. It reflects the area's complicated queer history.

No cruising sign

Vintage clothing, records and art will fill the Punk Rock Flea Market this weekend

PRFMFeb2025

Rally House could open first Center City store at former Rite Aid

Rally House Philly

Windows at Philly's federal courthouse broken by vandals, U.S. Marshals say

Courthouse Vandalism Philly

Who is moving into Center City's new apartment buildings? A lot of transplants from other East Coast cities

Center City District

Joan Shepp reveals its 'secret sauce' to success after being named one of 50 best clothing stores in U.S.

Joan Shepp

Amateur chefs vie to get their homemade dishes on the menu of Recipe Philly

Recipe Philly main entrance

College of Physicians, Mütter Museum plan expansion into neighboring Center City church

Mutter Museum Expansion

Sonder closes its Philly rental properties as it abruptly goes out of business

Sonder Witherspoon Closure

Parker says Market East plan is open to input. Residents, scarred by Sixers arena fight, aren't buying it.

East Market Street

Open Streets will return to Center City, closing blocks near Rittenhouse Square to cars on Dec. 7

Open Streets Center City

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Philly Fairy Festival returns June 27 with fairy houses, costumes and a magical trail

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