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Rittenhouse Square

Rittenhouse Square is one of Philadelphia’s most popular neighborhoods. One of the five original squares planned by city founder William Penn in the late 17th century, the park at the heart of Rittenhouse Square is widely considered one of the finest urban public spaces in the country. The square is home to many works of public art, and the neighborhood serves as a hub for fine dining and extensive retail. Check out our ultimate guide to dining in Rittenhouse before making your next reservation.

Restaurants

New Bar Comes to the Rittenhouse Hotel

The Rittenhouse Hotel was purchased a year ago by the Hersha Hotel chain but only recently have enhancements been visible. Now open is the Library […]

Property

Three Most Expensive Rittenhouse Square Sales This Week, Including Cary Borish’s Condo

The most expensive Rittenhouse home that sold this week was at 10 Rittenhouse. It’s a 3,700-square-foot, three-bedroom unit with a den and four-and-a-half bathrooms, plus […]

Restaurants

Branzino and Stollenwerk, Reborn Together

It hasn’t been an easy time for Mike Stollenwerk. He once looked like he was heading for an empire with Little Fish, Fish and Fathom […]

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Property

Rittenhouse Square Fitness Moves Out. Koresh Dance Co. Moves In

Rittenhouse Square Fitness Club (RSFC) is closing its doors on June 15th, and doing so, according to a recent announcement, “with a heavy heart.” The […]

Restaurants

Philly Flavors Opening on 19th Street in Center City

Fairmount’s popular Philly Flavors will soon be opening a location at 44 S 19th Street. The ice cream, Italian ice and frozen yogurt spot sports […]

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Property

Spacious Rittenhouse Square Townhouse for Sale

SPOTLIGHT LISTING: Rittenhouse Square Townhouse for Sale It’s not every day that a 13,000-square-foot single-family home comes on the market in Center City. This Rittenhouse […]

Restaurants

Newest Cafe L’Aube Is Open Off of Rittenhouse

The newest and most impressive Cafe L’Aube opened today on Locust Street between Rittenhouse Square and 20th Street. The attractive cafe seats about 24 and […]

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Property

Rittenhouse Square to Get New Lighting. Now About Those Rats…

The Friends of Rittenhouse Square have been on an improvement tear. Last summer, Friends President Betsy Hummel announced Phase One of the group’s lighting project–including […]

City Life

Report: Chuck Peruto’s Girlfriend’s Blood Alcohol Level Was Very, Very High

Investigators: Peruto girlfriend Julia Law had .41 BAC – more than 5x legal limit.myfoxphilly.com/story/22439868… — FOX 29 (@FOX29philly) June 7, 2013 Fox also reports that […]

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Property

Newly Listed: Hank McNeil’s Delancey Street Mansion + Former Chunk of the McIlhenney Mansion

Tylenol heir Henry McNeil has been busy. He recently sold 1914-15 Rittenhouse Square (colloquially known as the McIlhenney mansion) to Bart Blatstein for the developer’s […]

Restaurants

Today: Free Cookies In Rittenhouse Square

Yeah, that’s right. It’s time for another Best Of Philly public taste test, and this time we are asking you, the good people of Philadelphia, […]

Restaurants

Tria Taproom Promises Pizza and Drafts This Summer

Tria’s weekly email contained the above photo of the under construction Tria Taproom at 2005 Walnut Street. The beer and pizza focused spot is aiming […]

Property

More Philadelphia Retail News: Camper Coming, and That Darned Daffy’s Space

Yesterday we broke the news that Madewell and Theory just signed leases on Walnut Street. Madewell will replace Arden B at 1716 Walnut, while Theory […]

Restaurants

a.bar Is a.few Weeks Away but They Have a.menu

Back in April we gave you details on a.bar, the sister restaurant to a.kitchen that is opening this summer. Now we have a full menu, […]

Property

The Superb Listings Architecture of a Luxury Rental at 16th and Locust

Adjectives used in real estate listings are not used as they are in the dictionary or even in common parlance. They are shadow words–reflective of […]