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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 23/09/2026

Early mornings in #CenterCity look a little different for our team in teal. They're cleaning sidewalks before the sun's out to ensure our downtown is clean and ready to welcome you during your morning commute.

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 22/09/2026

From January to August, Center City District's outreach teams, in collaboration with Project HOME and the Police Department, have connected 131 individuals experiencing homelessness with essential services. Learn more about our work: bit.ly/47avb3v

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 19/09/2026

Greater Center City continues to be Philadelphia's primary engine of housing production. Our 2026 Housing Report is here, and it shows that Greater Center City is leading the way in housing production across Philadelphia. Read the full report: bit.ly/4yIFA2q

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 16/09/2026

Behind every clean street in #CenterCity is a dedicated team member making it happen. Our sidewalk cleaners are out there every day, covering over 200 blocks to keep the district looking its best.

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 12/09/2026

On 13th Street, new plastic modular curbs are being tested as an upgrade to traditional flex posts, creating an additional physical barrier to help keep cyclists safe as they navigate through one of Center City's busiest corridors. Learn more from Grid Philly: bit.ly/4gNyOko

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 12/09/2026

Have you had a chance to visit Revisit 1876 at the Lits Building, steps away from Independence Mall? The exhibition highlights the impacts of the Centennial Exposition, which introduced new inventions like the typewriter, telephone, and more to a wider audience. Learn more at revisit1876.com

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 11/09/2026

Earlier this week, we kicked off the first of our fall Center City FYI events at 1735 Market Street, meeting with office workers to share the work we do to enhance downtown alongside our partners at SEPTA and PATCO.

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 11/09/2026

A new Center for Dance, new office leases and more in this edition of Center City in Sixty!

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 10/09/2026

From January through August, our community service representatives have been on the sidewalks of Center City every day assisting visitors, workers, and residents alike. Next time you see our team in their signature teal, make sure you say hi! 👋

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 08/09/2026

Each year, we invite our community to share their experiences through our Customer Satisfaction Survey. Your feedback is crucial for improving our services in downtown Philadelphia. Take the survey here: bit.ly/4vx9953

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 31/08/2026

Within a year of the closure of the University of the Arts, all properties were sold with plans to benefit the community. Institutions and developers in Philadelphia turned this challenge into an opportunity. To learn more, read the latest edition of Center City Insight: bit.ly/4wZtFMh

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 23/08/2026

Mark your calendars! Open Streets: West Walnut returns for seven Sundays from September 13 to October 25. Enjoy car-free streets ideal for shopping and dining in one of #CenterCity's vibrant neighborhoods. Learn more: bit.ly/4hKw3m6

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 22/08/2026

Have you visited the newest spots in Center City? Discover what's new, from national favorites like Bombas to local gems like Mad Cat Brewtique: bit.ly/4cv6S3q

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 19/08/2026

Bar Cicci by High Street Hospitality Group is now open! Enjoy the everyday rituals of Northern Italy right in the heart of #CenterCity. 🥂 📍1620 Sansom St.

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 17/08/2026

We want to hear from you! If you live, work, shop, dine, or explore Center City, your feedback is important to us. Our annual Customer Satisfaction Survey helps us understand our performance and identify areas for improvement. Survey: bit.ly/4vx9953

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 13/08/2026

If you're seeking an outdoor getaway, visit Sister Cities Park on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for a fun-filled family day in Center City. Kids will enjoy the Children's Discovery Garden and the splash pond, while you can relax with coffee from Sister Cities Café.

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 11/08/2026

Open Streets: West Walnut presented by Fulton Bank returns this fall! Enjoy car-free streets for shopping, dining, and strolling along Rittenhouse Row every Sunday from September 13 to October 25. It's a great way to support local businesses and enjoy #CenterCity. bit.ly/4zcpJtO

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 31/07/2026

Clean public spaces make all the difference! From spring to fall, #CenterCity sidewalks are regularly powerwashed as part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a vibrant, welcoming downtown for everyone who lives, works, and visits here.

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 30/07/2026

In our new Center City Insights, CCD's research team examines two stories about our office district. While office leasing fundamentals are stabilizing and residential conversions are gaining momentum, return-to-office (RTO) rates are plateauing. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4fz34ig

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 27/07/2026

Next week, Let's Do Lunch kicks off with a selection of restaurants, cafés, and casual eateries offering $10, $15, and $20 specials. Check our online map for a list of participants and find your next spot only steps the your office: bit.ly/4gBpAJQ

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 26/07/2026

Gen Z values walkability, authenticity, diversity, public transit, and cultural experiences. At a recent CPDC event, early-career professionals discussed the importance of exploring neighborhoods on foot and finding welcoming third spaces. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3RrRI7K

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 23/07/2026

☀️ Which #CenterCity park is calling your name on a beautiful summer day? 1️⃣ Dilworth Park 2️⃣ Sister Cities Park 3️⃣ John F. Collins Park 4️⃣ Cret Park

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 17/07/2026

Do you work, live, shop, dine, or visit Center City Philadelphia? We want to hear from you. Take our brief annual survey and tell us what we're doing well, and where we can improve. Your feedback helps shape the future of downtown. 🔗 bit.ly/4vx9953

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Center City District: 2026 Customer Satisfaction Survey

Your voice matters. Thank you for taking the time to help us keep improving Center City.

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 13/07/2026

🍽️ Let's Do Lunch is back August 3–28! Step out of the office and enjoy weekday lunch specials for $10, $15, or $20 at participating #CenterCity restaurants. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4gBpAJQ

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 10/07/2026

The latest Center City Digest is here! 📰 In the cover essay "Recentering Center City,” CCD President & CEO Prema Katari Gupta notes that while Center City is moving in a positive direction, it would be a mistake to assume it doesn't need continued investments. 🔗 bit.ly/4v2nJB2

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Center City Digest, summer 2026

Center City Digest is the quarterly newsletter of the Center City District and Central Philadelphia Development Corporation.

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 05/07/2026

What's new in Center City? We've highlighted recently opened business throughout Center City - from dining destinations and retail shops to new services and experiences. 🔗 bit.ly/3SLm2uv

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 03/07/2026

Revisit 1876 brings Philadelphia’s Centennial Exhibition back to life 150 years later. Explore immersive exhibits, groundbreaking inventions, untold stories, and the spirit of the first World’s Fair in North America. 📍 Lits Building, 8th & Market 🎟️ Free Details: bit.ly/4vLbkmo

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 30/06/2026

What happens in Center City after 5 p.m.? 🌆➡️🌙 From dining and entertainment to late-night foot traffic, our newest Center City Insights breaks down the trends driving the nighttime economy—and where it’s headed next. Read the latest Center City Insights: bit.ly/4b0mGuh

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 26/06/2026

One more car-free Tuesday evening to enjoy this summer! Open Streets: Midtown Village in the Gayborhood is happening one more time on Tuesday, June 30, from 5-7 p.m. Don't miss your final chance to stroll, dine, and soak up the excitement after work!

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 25/06/2026

15 new wayfinding signs are up along Market Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, helping summer visitors navigate Center City, and also previewing a full overhaul of CCD's 30-year-old downtown sign network. More: centercityphila.org/initiative/wayfinding

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 19/06/2026

An award-winning chef, concourse improvements and more in this edition of Center City in Sixty!

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 17/06/2026

Congressman Brendan F. Boyle announced $2 million in federal funding for phase two of the Rail Park project, which will convert 6.8 acres of brownfields into an elevated park. . Read the full press release: bit.ly/4xgxi1A

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 15/06/2026

Center City District has installed 15 new navigational kiosks along Market Street and the Parkway to guide visitors to FIFA Fan Festival™ Philadelphia, along with new maps that can be picked up from our community service representatives. Grab yours today or view it online: bit.ly/3Q2702D

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 04/06/2026

Last fall, Dilworth Park's fountains transformed into an interactive art installation where visitors could create unique combinations of water and sound. Attendees crafted their own symphonies, blending water with music in collaboration with CCD and The Philadelphia Orchestra. See below!

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Center City District Water Orchestra

In fall 2025, Center City District and The Philadelphia Orchestra unveiled a groundbreaking interactive art installation at Dilworth Park's fountain. For four weeks, members of the public were invited to “conduct” their own compositions of water and sou...

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 01/06/2026

Summer in Center City starts this Wednesday! 🌞 Center City District Sips is back, turning your midweek evenings into Philadelphia's top social hour celebration every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. through the end of August. More info: bit.ly/4a2RqKG

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 27/05/2026

The countdown is over! ✨ The CCD Sips Preview Party is happening tonight from 5-7 p.m. at Dilworth Park. Come celebrate with us as we toast to the start of another unforgettable Sips season! See you there!

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 26/05/2026

Euro summer loading... Open Streets: Midtown Village is just one week away! Experience outdoor dining like never before on Tuesday evenings in June from 4-9 p.m. Stroll five blocks of car-free space, enjoy expanded outdoor dining, local shopping, live music, artists and more.

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 23/05/2026

Have you explored Meantime on Market yet? Vacant storefronts along Market East are coming to life with local Philadelphia retailers for the summer! Discover how temporary use is shaping the future of one of our city's most significant corridors. Stop by and support local!

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 17/05/2026

Get ready to kick off Sips season in style! Join us for an exclusive preview event at The Patio at Dilworth Park on May 27 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Presented by Hornitos Tequila and Truly, this is your chance to celebrate the start of summer in Center City before everyone else.

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 13/05/2026

Recently, we released the 2026 State of Center City report. Key highlights: 💼 Center City supports 309,000 jobs, 42% of Philadelphia's employment 🏙️ Greater Center City is the third-largest residential downtown in the U.S 🛍️ Retail occupancy hit 84%, the highest in seven years bit.ly/4u9yfqI

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 06/05/2026

Open Streets returns to Midtown Village! New this year, we are hosting Open Streets: Midtown Village on Tuesday evenings! Mark your calendars to join us from Tuesday, June 2 to June 30, from 4-9 p.m., to shop, dine, and stroll through Center City. More info: bit.ly/4dpPttQ

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 30/04/2026

Will we see you this Sunday at Open Streets: West Walnut? Shop, dine and stroll along Rittenhouse Row on Sundays through May 17th!

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 29/04/2026

In this year's "State of Center City" report, we highlight the positive trends around jobs, population, retail, and leasing, while also identifying the need for progress in tax reform, SEPTA funding, and homelessness. Full report ➡️ bit.ly/3QBcHV6 🎨 Cover: Branche Coverdale

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 28/04/2026

Spring vibes on the Vivint + NRG Pitch at the Albert M. Greenfield Lawn in #DilworthPark! 🌸☀️

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 26/04/2026

Exploring Open Streets: West Walnut? Look for our community service representatives in teal! Our friendly CSRs are here to help with directions, recommendations, and any questions you might have during your visit. See you today in Center City! 🚶‍♂️

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 22/04/2026

The best moments of summer start here! Center City District Sips is back Wednesday, June 3, bringing you golden hour energy and al fresco vibes every Wednesday. Gather your crew for shared cheers, delicious bites, and summer evenings at participating locations. More info: bit.ly/4vJxVjD

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 13/04/2026

Join us Monday through Friday from 5-7 p.m. at The Patio for happy hour in #DilworthPark! There is no better way to relax after work with friends in the heart of #CenterCity!

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 11/04/2026

Need a bite in #CenterCity? Whether you're looking for your new happy hour destination or a spot to grab a quick lunch, the Patio at #DilworthPark is open seven days a week!

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Center City District @centercityphila.org · 10/04/2026

College junior or seniors: looking for your next internship? We have four open for this summer; apply today! ➡️ bit.ly/4t6bdR5 • Urban Tree & Planting Internship • Communications Internship • Park Experience Research Internship • Economic Development Internship

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