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Hay bales and cornstalks and pumpkins, oh my! Beginning Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13, Dilworth Park’s annual fall festival, Octoberfest, will return for a three-day celebration of all things autumn.
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.
Philadelphia has taken a giant step towards competitiveness with the approval of HB 1871. This, plus the city's legacy transit system could position Philadelphia well for the future.
Center City District (CCD) is preparing to launch an expanded version of last year’s homeless outreach effort that helped more than 130 individuals come off the streets and connect with needed services and shelter.
Center City's retail occupancy rates, pedestrian volumes, retail sales and jobs are continuing to rise and are approaching levels last seen in 2019, according to Center City Retail Report, November 2023.
From pop-up shops and markets to an eclectic mix of contemporary retailers, and independent boutiques, Center City’s lively urban setting creates a diverse, ever-changing destination that attracts shoppers seeking the ultimate holiday experience in the region.
This week, Dilworth Park again begins its transformation for winter festivities. With the weather turning cool, the park’s fountains were turned off for the season on October 12.
A reimagining of the courtyard of Philadelphia's historic City Hall, produced by WRT for the Center City District.
Center City Philadelphia is navigating a period of retail transformation, with premier shopping corridors attracting major national brands amid closures reflecting broader industry trends, according to the CCD's annual retail report.
New research examines housing development in Greater Center City, the balance between supply and demand, and potential impediments to Philadelphia’s still limited revival; also proposes solutions to create more affordable housing.