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Derwin Darnell Joseph Matthews, Jr., 31, was shot and killed in Center City early Monday morning. By Hayden Mitman and Brenna Weick • Published June 2, 2025 • Updated on June 3, 2025 at 12:09 pm ...
CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- The Center City District closed up some streets to open them up to pedestrians. Guests can walk up and down freely in "Open Streets: Midtown Village." ...
The “Phambassador” civic booster campaign is designed to get Philadelphians ready for the year 2026, when the city is hosting several large-scale events that will draw thousands and thousands of ...
Bars and restaurants will offer $7 cocktails, $6 wine, $5 beer and half-price appetizers for Center City Sips. The happy hour specials return Wednesday, June 4, and run each week until Aug. 27.
At 1701 Market St. in Center City, developer Alterra Property Group is converting a former office building into 299 luxury apartments. The officer-to-residential conversion is Philly's first since ...
A hoagie that once cost $10 might soon nudge closer to $12, while a pint of craft beer at a Center City taproom could see a similar bump. The impact isn’t limited to dine-in spots.
Center City District Restaurant Week is the largest restaurant week in the area. In 2019, it kicks off Sept. 15 and runs through the 27th with over 120 restaurants participating.