Center City
The Good-Time Machine: Giuseppe & Sons Reviewed
There’s a moment at Giuseppe & Sons, the new art installation from the Schulson Collective, that’s pure magic. If you’ve been there—which is likely, judging […]
Here’s a Philly-Style Green New Deal You Can Actually Help With Today
Philadelphia is home to some 2.9 million trees. That sounds like a lot, but it translates to overall tree coverage of just 20 percent. It’s […]
Church of Scientology Says It’s Building a Huge House of Worship in Center City
Thanks to actress Leah Remini’s explosive A&E documentary series on the Church of Scientology, the ridiculously controversial (read: allegations of kidnapping, financial coercion, and physical […]
F45 Training Is Hosting a Bunch of Free Workouts Before Their Center City Studio Opens
By now you’ve likely heard us talk (and talk and talk) about F45 Training, the Australian-based HIIT workout gym that’s bringing 10 (!!) locations to […]
Why You’ll Soon See Postcards to Hand to the Homeless in Center City
There’s a new campaign to end homelessness in Philly — and it encourages you to take a simple step to help. The Center City District and […]
PHOTOS: Pulse, Dilworth Park’s Misty Fountain Art Exhibit, Is Now Open
Last month, we told you that Dilworth Park would soon become home to Pulse, an ethereal fountain art exhibition that we’re really excited to see in […]
There’s a Brand-New Dilworth Park Fitness Series Launching This Fall
Sad that summer’s pretty much officially over? Chin up, kiddo. While outdoor free fitness season may have come to a close, that doesn’t mean that […]
We Can’t Wait to See Dilworth Park’s New Fountain Art Installation
The fountains at Dilworth Park are about to get a makeover. With Pulse, a new art installation coming to the park at City Hall, four-foot-tall sheets […]
Antifa Protesters “Attack” Right-Wing Figures at Green Eggs Cafe
Green Eggs Cafe in Center City would like to keep its operations limited to red velvet pancakes, stuffed french toast and eggs your way — not […]
Officials: Philly Sheriff’s Deputy Shot, Killed Lunging Dog in Center City
A Philadelphia sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a dog that lunged at him when he tried to break up a fight on Monday in Center City, […]
You Can Get Free Snow Cones (and 7-Eleven Slurpees!) on Wednesday
Anyone looking to cool off in these hot summer temperatures can score not one, but two icy freebies on Wednesday. First up: Slurpees. It’s 7-Eleven Day […]
Center City Water Main Break Repairs Could Last Months
Philadelphia officials say it could take months for the city to finish replacing the 48-inch water main that burst and unleashed a flood in Center City […]
SEPTA Unveils Spruced-Up Center City Concourse
SEPTA leadership on Tuesday officially unveiled the first phase in the transit authority’s long-overdue renovation of Center City’s dingy and dilapidated underground concourse system. With […]
PHOTOS: Philadelphia’s First Rail Park Is Officially Open
The day has come, Philly: The city’s brand-new elevated Rail Park is (at long last) open. You can now take a leisurely stroll up what was […]
What to Expect at Philly’s New Rail Park
If you’ve been to NYC’s High Line, you know: Abandoned railways can become beautiful public spaces when they get an urbanist makeover. After eight years […]