News

Three years after Covid-19 dealt a sudden shock to downtowns across the nation, the recovery is still a work in progress. How does Center City's comeback compare? Here's what our exclusive new ...
Center City businesses are bouncing back from COVID-19 pandemic, but Market East not keeping up 02:39. Philadelphia's Center City continues to rebound from the pandemic despite lingering ...
Center City's daily foot traffic is at 84% of pre-pandemic levels – which ranks fifth among 25 U.S. cities, according to a report released by the Center City District. Philadelphia's downtown ...
A new report from Philadelphia's Center City District says the area is bouncing back from challenges experienced in the coronavirus pandemic, but areas like Market East are not keeping up with ...
As Philadelphia continues to rebound from the economic crash associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center City District (CCD) has released their annual “State of Center City” report for 2023.
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Five years ago the streets of Center City Philadelphia were eerie and quiet. The COVID-19 pandemic turned Philadelphia into a shell of its bustling and thriving self.
PHILADELPHIA—This city’s downtown is showing fresh signs of renewed economic vitality, buoyed by strong housing demand, hospitality-sector growth and a return-to-work push led by employers ...
There’s far fewer empty retail storefronts in downtown Philadelphia since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic economic slowdown, as foot traffic improves, according to new data released on Monday by ...
And while the number of building permits, believed to be spurred by significant changes to the city’s 10-year tax abatement, is unusual, the share of the citywide total is consistent with percentages ...
Doctors say now is the time to get a flu shot if you want to be protected for Thanksgiving gatherings. New research shows the increase in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic hasn't ...
It also found Center City's pedestrian volume is at 90% of where it was before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the area's nightlife economy has experienced substantial growth. Safety in Center City ...