Wawa closes another downtown store due to operational issues
Wawa permanently closed its store on 13th and Chestnut streets in downtown, citing operational challenges after less than four years...
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Philadelphia police and FBI search for suspect wanted in downtown bank robberies
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) - The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating...
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Two downtown robbery suspects were out on bail. Philly DA Larry Krasner said the case demonstrates flaws in the system.
Two of the three men suspected of having participated in the downtown robbers were released on bail during the robberies,...
Tuesday’s Homeless Remembrance Day event will draw hundreds to downtown
Activists will gather at Thomas Paine Plaza on Tuesday at 4 p.m. to call for an end to homelessness in...
Giant Heirloom Market opens downtown grocery store near Philadelphia’s Fashion District
As the Giant supermarket chain continues its expansion in Philadelphia, one of its most anticipated new stores celebrated its grand...
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Philadelphia police arrest man suspected of downtown gun robberies
Philadelphia police have arrested at least one person suspected of involvement in a series of downtown armed robberies.Police say the...
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OSHA is investigating the death of a worker at the Center City construction site
Federal workplace safety regulators are investigating an incident at a construction site near Rittenhouse Square that resulted in the death...
Pedestrian traffic in the city center rebounds, but office occupancy rate remains low
While pedestrian traffic for residents and visitors is experiencing a healthy recovery from its lows during the height of the...
Downtown pedestrian traffic rebounds, but office occupancy remains low
While foot traffic from residents and visitors is enjoying a healthy recovery from its lows during the height of the...
Philadelphia police step up patrols in downtown following rash of gun robberies – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia police are investigating a series of unsolved downtown armed robberies, like the one last week that...
In deal that “bodes well” for local investors, Center City Sidecar has been acquired by Quartile
Performance marketing company Sidecar, a mainstay of the Philly tech scene since its launch nearly a decade ago, has been...
In a deal that “bodes well” for local investors, the Center City Sidecar has been acquired by Quartile
Performance Marketing Company Sidecar, a mainstay of the Philadelphia tech scene since its launch nearly a decade ago, has been...
Long-standing downtown holiday traditions return to Macy’s
Long-standing downtown holiday traditions return to Macy's On Sunday, a special private tour of Macy's Dickens Village was offered to...
Brooklyn Center City Council Passes New Policing Plan
On Monday evening, the city council announced a plan to create a public security department using funds from the city's...
Pedestrian traffic hits near pre-pandemic levels in downtown Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) - Pedestrian traffic is on the rise in downtown Philadelphia. It might seem like a trivial fact, but...
City of Brooklyn Center leaders debate budget that would cut police funds
Central Brooklyn City Council holds meeting on possible police budget cuts The Central Brooklyn City Council held a meeting Monday...
Barstool Sports to open a new sports bar in the city center
Barstool Sports plans to bring its brotherhood vibes downtown with a new sports bar focused on online betting. “The ground...
Brooklyn Center City Council Debates Whether to Allow Curfew After Potter Verdict
Central Brooklyn City Council is considering allowing the city manager to impose a curfew when a verdict arrives in the...
🌱 Woman Robs Downtown Wells Fargo + 500th Homicide
Rise and shine, Philadelphia! Let's start this Saturday on the right foot. Here's everything you need to know around Philadelphia...
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Barstool Sports is likely to open a sports bar in downtown Philadelphia at this location
Barstool Sports, the digital media company founded by David Portnoy and backed by Wyomissing-based Penn National Gaming, announced on Instagram...
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Opening of a sugar factory in downtown Philadelphia and Cherry Hill
Sugar Factory, the restaurant chain very Instagram, will call on the DJ Pauly D of the show MTV jerseyshore to...
Center City to Present $ 7,000 Grant to New Amarillo Rink | KAMR
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR / KCIT) - The holidays have gotten a little brighter as downtown Amarillo prepares to present a...
Opening of a magic-themed speakeasy in Vesper in the city center
For a unique evening, Philadelphians can now combine happy hour and a magic show. "Disappointments: A Magical Night of Mystery...
Man in critical condition after double shooting outside downtown Philadelphia hookah lounge
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A man is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times in a double shooting outside...
What’s wrong with the New York Blood Center?
New York Blood Center operators want tearing down his dated setup located on East 67th Street on the Upper East...
Downtown adds 20 more bike patrols as part of larger public safety plan
As Philadelphia workers resume in-person work and begin their return to the office, the Downtown District announced Monday that it...
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Nerd Street Gamers’ first esports campus opens in Center City Philly
Philadelphia video gamers finally have a place of their own: a 35,000 square foot campus with public space for 780...
Sugar Factory to Open Downtown Philadelphia Location – NBC10 Philadelphia
Las Vegas restaurant chain Sugar Factory American Brasserie is taking over the former Porta space in Center City, the Philadelphia...
Center City Releases Information on 2021 Electric Light Parade | KAMR
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR / KCIT) - Downtown Amarillo released information on the organization's plans for its next electric light parade...
Downtown Philadelphia Get into the Holiday Spirit
PHILADELPHIA - Downtown Philadelphia is getting into the winter and holiday spirit by bringing back its favorite attractions.The Conservatory on...
Experience the “Sound of Happiness” at Forum Center City Mall in Mysuru – Mysuru Today
Prime News, National, Karnataka, Festival, Mysuru, November 2: - With the Festival of Light - Deepavali just around the corner,...
Center City’s Phrase Health Raises $3M, Led by LionBird
Three years Phrase Healtha maker of SaaS-based electronic health record data tools, raised $3 million by a venture capital firm...
Myanmar restaurant Rangoon closes downtown after 28 years
Burmese Restaurant Rangoon, one of Chinatown's most popular eateries, will close in late 2021 after 28 years in Philadelphia. The...
Press Release – Tesla Supercharger Station opens at Sonoma Community Center
The new Tesla charging stations at the Sonoma Community Center with the two city-sponsored universal chargers in the foreground. The...
DON’T LOOK DOWN! Video captures BASE Jumpers jumping between downtown buildings – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Some people downtown were surprised when they rolled their eyes Monday. The video, captured by Candace Skinner,...
Paratroopers jump from a 48-story apartment in the city center
Paratroopers jump from a 48-story apartment in the city center Skydivers, or BASE jumpers, float through the air above the...
Suspect wanted for allegedly knocking out woman on downtown street arrested – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — On Thursday, Eyewitness News reported video of a woman being attacked downtown, and now police say the...
Weekend downtown with Moira Quinn
CHARLOTTE, NC - Moira Quinn of Charlotte Center City Partners joins Rising to talk about a few upcoming events taking...
76ers guard Ben Simmons puts downtown Philadelphia apartment up for sale
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The standoff between the Philadelphia 76ers and guard Ben Simmons appears to be widening by the day.We...
Cars ‘drift’ and donut at intersections to stop downtown traffic – NBC10 Philadelphia
Several cars driving recklessly – doing donuts and screeching around the bends, a stunt known as “drifting” – brought traffic...
A high school student pays tribute to the memory of migratory birds in downtown Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) – This is the time of year when birds migrate south through our region. Unfortunately, city lights can...
Downtown crash: Family asks for help locating driver who hit 85-year-old woman downtown
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A family is asking for help after an 85-year-old woman was struck by a hit-and-run driver in...
Win a $2 million Powerball lottery ticket sold at Wawa in downtown
For the second time this month, a lucky Powerball player who bought a ticket at a Philadelphia-area Wawa won $2...
Downtown roads closed as Adam Sandler’s ‘Hustle’ continues to film in Philadelphia
Ongoing production on Adam Sandler's upcoming Netflix movie "Hustle" will shut down a few downtown streets on Monday as the...
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Filming of Adam Sandler movie in Philadelphia clears several downtown streets
Adam Sander's Netflix Basketball Movie hustle turns in Philadelphia on Monday, which means several road closures in the city center.From...
Philadelphia officials announce road closures in downtown through Monday
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) – Philadelphia officials have announced multiple road closures and parking restrictions in the city center through Monday due...
Downtown streets closed and parking restrictions in effect for filming of Adam Sandler’s ‘Hustle’ movie – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Several street closures and parking restrictions are now in effect in the city center. Sources tell Eyewitness...
Road closures, parking restrictions issued for downtown on Monday
Road closures, parking restrictions issued for downtown on Monday Several downtown streets will be closed on Monday for filming of...
Street closures and parking restrictions in effect for downtown – NBC10 Philadelphia
Several road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect until Monday afternoon in the city center due to a...
After Airbnb’s downtown summer shoot, board member pushes for short-term rental rules by year’s end – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — After several people were shot at a downtown Airbnb party over the summer, neighbors and city council...
Downtown Philadelphia responds to President Biden’s vaccine orders
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Among new orders announced Thursday by President Joe Biden, private employers of more than 100 workers must...
Downtown Shopping Saturdays Return This Fall to Support Philadelphia Retailers
Five weeks of shopping and dining discounts and promotions are coming to Center City this fall to support Philadelphia retailers...
Floodwaters in downtown trap some residents inside buildings – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Center City, Philadelphia experienced historic flooding Thursday after Ida remains. Eyewitness News was at Race Street between...
The vacancy rates for downtown offices are increasing. Part, but not all, of the problem lies in the low vaccination rates
The downtown vibe is different these days.The streets are busier at noon than they were a year ago, that's for...
Downtown office vacancy rates are increasing. The problem is partly, but not only, low vaccination rates
The downtown vibe is different these days.The streets are busier at noon than they were a year ago, of course....
Philly to test downtown bus lanes
Ben She, of the 5th Square Urban Planning Political Action Committee, praised the city for creating the first priority lanes...
Downtown District applauds new Philadelphia mask mandate to combat spike in COVID-19
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) – Downtown Philadelphia applauds the city's decision to impose a new mask mandate to combat rising COVID-19 cases.“We...
Restaurant Week 2021: Dine at Downtown Establishments September 18-30
Restaurant week hits Center City for 13 days in September, offering fixed-price indoor, outdoor and take-out options. More than 60...
Center City Restaurant Week 2021: Dates, attendees, more
PHILADELPHIA — More than 60 restaurants are on board to participate in Center City District Restaurant Week next month, offering...
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Center City District Restaurant Week returns, with increased prices
When Downtown launched its restaurant week in 2003, three-course dinners from nearly four dozen restaurants were priced at $30. The...
Triple shooting in downtown street captured on surveillance video
Triple shooting in downtown street captured on surveillance video Dave Kinchen reports from the downtown area where three men were...
City center shooting injures three young men, police say
Three men - two aged 19 and one aged 20 - were shot and injured Sunday night in the city...
Hit-and-run driver who ran over woman in city center arrested in Montco: police
This story originally appeared on 6abc. The suspect on suspicion of being involved in a series of hit and run...
$100 million apartment building coming to downtown in 2023
Construction of a $100 million, 20-story downtown apartment building is expected to begin in the coming months. The apartment building,...
Clay Madsen Recreation Center – Town of Round Rock
The Town of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of classes for children and adults. For...
WONDERSPACES PHILADELPHIA is an exciting, immersive arts destination in the city center
With its immersive and participatory works, Wonderspaces Philadelphia does not stop at presenting live shows. Instead, it takes visitors of...
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Philly’s Center City office district holding up but departures loom
Radian Group Inc.'s decision to move its downtown headquarters to a much smaller space in Wayne could be a sign...
Center City Sips Replacement: Philadelphia Friends Create New Wednesday Happy Hour
Summer Social is running Wednesday drink deals at dozens of Philadelphia bars. Danya Henninger / Billy Penn 💌 Do you...
Part of Schuylkill River Trail in downtown reopens after construction is complete
Pedestrians and cyclists who have been waiting for months for a closed section of the Schuylkill River Trail to reopen...
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Philadelphia’s housing boom displaces fast food chains from downtown
Chew this for a minute: Downtown Philadelphia now has more medical marijuana dispensaries than old fashioned burger chains.There was a...
Giant plans Center City Heirloom Market and three other Philadelphia grocery stores
The Giant Company's expanded presence in Philadelphia will increase later this year with the opening of the grocer's fourth Heirloom...
City of Albuquerque moves to next phase for Gateway Center – City of Albuquerque
April 12, 2021 The City of Albuquerque Department of Family and Community Services has announced it will move to the...
Coronavirus Update: FEMA Center City Site To Switch To J&J Vaccine Soon
Ask us about COVID-19: What questions do you have about the coronavirus and vaccines? The downtown Philadelphia vaccination site will...
Giant 2-Level Urban Flagship Store Opens Today in Downtown Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The Giant Company opens its flagship two-level urban grocery store in downtown Philadelphia on Friday.The new store,...
Philly and PATCO respond to downtown transit station encampment with social service
An encampment of people living in tents inside a downtown PATCO station highlighted Philadelphia's housing problem. People have set up...
Downtown district advertising campaign aims to keep restaurants alive
Downtown Philadelphia is launching an advertising campaign encouraging people to order take out food at restaurants. The ads will feature...
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Downtown businesses are decimated by the coronavirus pandemic
The empty display cases tell the story.The 1700 block of Walnut Street, known for its luxury retailers, is dug up....
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PREIT for sale to sell downtown space, possibly for new Giant supermarket
A company linked to developer Alterra Property Group is negotiating a deal to buy part of the historic Strawbridge department...
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Iconic downtown clothing store Boyds to branch out to Philadelphia for the first time
Boyds, the upscale downtown clothing store, said this week - just days after reopening for the first time in six...
Shop Center City Saturday: Retailers to offer discounts during all-day shopping event
Need a little retail therapy to get you through this latter part of 2020?Sure, online shopping is just a few...
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Online brands will find a brick-and-mortar home in Center City’s former Gallery mall
The Center City mall, now known as the Fashion District Philadelphia, already has an As Seen on TV store.Coming soon:...
Macy’s and downtown retailers doing well, new report says
John Hightower has been coming to the Wanamaker Building in Center City — which has been a Macy's since 2006...
Philadelphia’s Fashion District opens downtown Thursday
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) – The ribbon was cut for Fashion District Philadelphia, the new mall on the former site of the...
Shoppers Pack Philadelphia’s Downtown Fashion District to Celebrate Grand Opening – CBS Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The wait is over! The space formerly known as The Gallery in Center City has been transformed...
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PlayPenn downtown events this month are your free way to see (and meet) the rising stars of the theater.
There wasn't much on the Drake stage on Wednesday to suggest a run down restaurant somewhere in Uganda. The staging...
Bowling, burgers and beer join lineup at new Center City mall
Round One, a chain of entertainment venues featuring games and food, is signed for the upcoming Fashion District Philadelphia, the...
Seed Philly: Downtown nonprofit startup accelerator collecting business data and hosting first event
Discussions of the need for a post-incubation home for tech startups outside of the life sciences field in Philadelphia have...
CBS stations launch 24-hour news ticker at downtown newsstands
Philadelphia Newsstand Associationmeet the seven CBS stations in the area.Mayor Nutter was on hand Tuesday morning to announce a partnership...