Topic: Center City

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend
This week in Philly, we have Weird Al, Cyndi Lauper, Wu-Tang Clan, and Ghost in town, plus Summer Ale Fest, line dancing, outdoor movies in our parks, and much more
By Christina Griffith
How Not To Age Out of Philly’s Nightlife
An inaugural report on the city’s nighttime economy suggests we’re thriving. But for whom?
By Ernest Owens
More Open Streets, Please
How to expand Center City District’s winning formula to more Philly neighborhoods
By Jon Geeting
The Philadelphians Video Murals
Nadia Hironaka and Matthew Suib showcase new and earlier immigrant experiences in Philadelphia with their newest moving visual art exhibition in LOVE Park, launching Wednesday.
By Cara Kishter
Right Up Our Alley
Philly’s downtown has 2.5 miles of alleys. Here’s why the President/CEO of Center City District sees the potential for beauty and community instead
By Prema Katari Gupta
Why Cities Should Invest in “Second Places”
Forget "third places," we need better places for people to work
By Diana Lind
Rittenhouse Row is the Exception that Proves the Rule
A national retail expert and futurist visited Philadelphia to check out our premier shopping district. This is what he learned
By Michael Berne
Philadelphia Celebrates Juneteenth 2024
A holiday with Philly roots includes some of the city's biggest events of the year, from Germantown to West Philadelphia to Southwest and Old City — and then some
By Abigail Chang and Lauren McCutcheon
Your Guide to Philadelphia Pride 2024
Philly celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pride this year with events for families, partiers, sports fans, arts aficionados — all June long.
By Lauren McCutcheon
Why We’re Moving Back to Philly … Again
A former Pennsylvania political aide moved to New York City for a job. Two decades later, he’s coming back to his adopted city — for good
By David M. Stone