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From pop-up shops and craft markets to an eclectic mix of contemporary retailers, and independent boutiques found only in Philadelphia; if it’s in, it’s in Center City this holiday season.
The steady, incremental lifting of pandemic-related restrictions has enabled retail, restaurant and service businesses gradually to reopen, drawing an increasing number of pedestrians back to Center City’s sidewalks and helping to restore thousands of jobs. This new report from CCD/CPDC tracks the rebound over the last three months.
The Center City District is very saddened to announce that William P. Hughes, Sr., Vice President of Public Safety and Cleaning Operations, died on February 1, after a long illness.
As Philadelphians welcome a new year, and a new decade, with excitement, Dilworth Park continues to provide free to low-cost fun to visitors of all ages. Winter events and amenities will remain in operation through February 23.
The Center City District is the location for almost 1,500 businesses from one-of-a-kind owner-proprietors and unique restaurants to regional and national chains. On three consecutive Saturdays, September 17, September 24 and October 1, CCD is promoting Shop Center City Saturdays, an annual campaign that highlights the unique shopping experiences offered throughout the district’s many retail corridors.
The holidays may be over but the wintertime activities continue at Dilworth Park until the end of February, featuring new programming for children and adults including the return of “Free in February” presented by Capital One.
Spring and summer programming begins at Sister Cities Park this month with the return of Parkway Pals presented by Independence Blue Cross! On Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Center City District (CCD) will host Play Day, an official kick-off celebration with free performances, character meet-and-greets and more.