Press Release Philadelphia Outpaces Peer Cities in Job Growth Despite Office Market Challenges, New Report Finds City's employment recovery surpasses national average while downtown talent concentration reaches historic highs, new report finds.
Press Release Center City District Announces Seasonal Events for Parks, Office District CCD welcomes the arrival of autumn with a full lineup of free-to-attend programs starting in September at parks and public spaces across Center City, including events for office workers, a free hay maze and activities for families.
Press Release Center City District announces Open Streets: West Walnut Fall Dates CCD is pleased to announce the return of Open Streets: West Walnut for its fall 2025 season, marking the program’s one-year anniversary. Following a successful inaugural year that transformed sections of Rittenhouse Row into a lively pedestrianized corridor, the series has added two additional dates this fall and will run on Sundays from September 7 through October 12.
Press Release Center City District & The Philadelphia Orchestra Announce Water Orchestra at Dilworth Park Water Orchestra reimagines Dilworth Park's fountain as a playful, responsive musical instrument, activated in real-time by the gestures of anyone who steps onto the conductor’s podium. The installation runs September 5 through October 3.
Press Release CCD Unveils Comprehensive Study on Transforming Philadelphia's Overlooked Alley Network This groundbreaking study by the CCD examines over 2.5 miles of Philadelphia's alley network with the goal of transforming these underutilized spaces into valuable public assets. This comprehensive survey of 45 Center City alleys, reveals significant challenges but also significant, achievable potential to evolve into safer, cleaner, and more active urban spaces.
PRESS RELEASE Center City District Pilots Lunchtime Discount Program This summer, CCD is launching Let’s Do Lunch, an exciting new dining initiative to support the vibrant lunchtime scene in Center City. Starting June 24 and continuing every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through August 14, groups of two or more can take advantage of special two-course lunch deals at participating restaurants.