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Welcome to Old City Philadelphia - the neighborhood known as America’s most historic square mile. Whether you come to experience Old City as a visitor, a resident or a business person, you’ll find resources on this website to help you discover and get involved in this charming, creative, multi-layered district.

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Upcoming Events

An Exhibition with printmaker Jennifer Manzella and painter Fran Lightman Gibson at the National Old City Apartments.
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Resilient Grounds

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Fiddle Player
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Irish Session

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Victor Vieira-Branco Trio - Tuesday Night Residency
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Victor Vieira-Branco Trio - Tuesday Night Residency

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Wedding Stroll

Old City Wedding Stroll

Old City District will showcase its fast-growing wedding industry with the return of the Old City Wedding Stroll on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 5:00-8:00pm! More than 40 Old City locations will open their doors for an exclusive evening of meet and greets, demos, tastings, tours, and more.

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Dolly Ottey Park

Dolley Ottey Park Project

Old City District, in partnership with the Elfreth’s Alley Association and with support from the Old City Community Fund (OCCF), is leading the effort to create Dolly Ottey Park, a new public space located at Elfreth’s Alley and N. 2nd Street.

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Open Your Business in Old City!

Open Your Business in Old City!

Learn more about our historic and thriving neighborhood, and the unique commercial properties and business assistance available.

Market Insights
Market Street Transformation Project

Market Street Transformation Project

The Market Street Old City improvement project will make multimodal safety improvements on Market Street between 6th Street and 2nd Street.

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View the Market Street Transformation Mobility Study

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