Center City District Press Room & News

SEPTA regional rail train pulling into station

Accelerate to the modern SEPTA the region deserves

by Clint Randall, Vice President of Economic Development
The Philadelphia Inquirer / Oct. 7, 2026

Market East Meantime initiative with pop-up retailers.

The Summer that Was a Test Kitchen

by Prema Katari Gupta, President and CEO
The Philadelphia Citizen / Sept. 21, 2026

What Gen Z actually wants from work and from Philadelphia

by Lauren Smith, Director of Research and Special Projects
The Philadelphia Citizen / July 30, 2026

Media Coverage

Summer fun at Dilworth Park

PHL17 / Aug. 27, 2026

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Retail as a Public Good?

The Philadelphia Citizen / Aug. 25, 2026

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New retail incubator program launched on East Market St. to help small businesses grow

The Philadelphia Tribune / Aug. 17, 2026

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Car-free Sundays are coming back with Open Streets West Walnut this fall

NBC10 / Aug. 12, 2026

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Center City Philadelphia is packed with lunch deals, drink specials and free events this month

Metro Philadelphia / Aug. 5, 2026

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Return to office has plateaued in Center City, while office leasing rebounds

NBC10 / July 31, 2026

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Center City District + Mural Arts feat. Manuela Guillén, a'driane nieves, Amy Genda, Jane Golden

philly has heART / July 29, 2026

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Attendees say Open Streets: Midtown Village in Philadelphia should become permanent after first night

CBS3 / June 3, 2026

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Center City District launches SIPS & Open Streets to get people socializing this summer

6ABC / June 2, 2026

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New protections for bicyclists added to 13th Street in Center City

PhillyVoice / May 19, 2026

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Market East’s Big Summer Experiment: Inside the Bid to Revive Philly’s Most Beleaguered Corridor

Philadelphia magazine / May 12, 2026

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Media Kit & Photography

Looking for high-resolution photos or logos from Center City District, our parks, or programs? Visit our online library below or contact pr@centercityphila.org for additional resources.

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CCD community service representative (CSR for short) safety ambassador wearing a uniform and carrying a 2-way radio, giving people directions.

Community service representatives

A CCD maintenance staff person in a teal uniform sweeps a sidewalk in bright sunlight. Behind him are parked cars, a modern glass building, and a tree with green leaves.

Sidewalk cleaners in Center City

Children play joyfully in a lively urban plaza with water jets, surrounded by tall buildings and trees. The scene conveys a sense of fun and city life.

Spring at Dilworth Park

A couple walks hand in hand down a sunny city street, smiling. A cyclist and other pedestrians pass by. Nearby, people enjoy a café, creating a lively scene.

Open Streets: West Walnut

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Press Room

Philadelphia is Named the First Playful Learning City in the World

Meantime on Market Expands with Two New Storefronts

Congressman Boyle Delivers $2 Million to Help Transform Reading Viaduct into Rail Park

City of Philadelphia & Center City District Unveil Upgrades for the 13th Street Bike Lane

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Highlights Progress Along Market East, Cuts Ribbon on Meantime on Market

Center City District Pilots Weekday Edition of Open Streets

State of Center City 2026: Strong Footing, More Steps to Take

Meantime, an Urban Design Experiment from ISA, Activates Market East This Spring

Center City District Sips Returns for Summer 2026

Center City Retail Occupancy Reaches Two-Year High

Revisit 1876 exhibition coming to Lits Building

Spring and Summer Happenings in Dilworth Park

CCD Staff Commentary

Accelerate to the modern SEPTA the region deserves

The Summer that Was a Test Kitchen

What Gen Z actually wants from work and from Philadelphia

Media Coverage

Summer fun at Dilworth Park

Retail as a Public Good?

New retail incubator program launched on East Market St. to help small businesses grow

Car-free Sundays are coming back with Open Streets West Walnut this fall

Center City Philadelphia is packed with lunch deals, drink specials and free events this month

Return to office has plateaued in Center City, while office leasing rebounds

Center City District + Mural Arts feat. Manuela Guillén, a'driane nieves, Amy Genda, Jane Golden

Attendees say Open Streets: Midtown Village in Philadelphia should become permanent after first night

Center City District launches SIPS & Open Streets to get people socializing this summer

New protections for bicyclists added to 13th Street in Center City

Market East’s Big Summer Experiment: Inside the Bid to Revive Philly’s Most Beleaguered Corridor

Media Kit & Photography

Fact Sheets