Market East

Home to the always-packed Pennsylvania Convention Center and always-delicious Reading Terminal Market, Market East is often the city's primary point of reference for visitors. With a history of prominent retailers and as a transportation hub through SEPTA's Reading Terminal, Market East also hosts attractions like Independence Mall and Chinatown and is working to restore its portion of Market Street to the city's "Main Street."

Features

Philly Style Bagels

Our editor's 26 favorite dishes in Philadelphia

Lee Stabert Tuesday, December 01, 2015

Looking for something tasty in the City of Brotherly Love? Check out this list of beloved menu items from across Philly. We've got it all: cheesesteaks, fine dining, Mexican eats, ice cold coffee, hot dumplings, and much more.

Comics at South Philly Comics

Drawing Room: A comprehensive guide to Philly's comic book shops

Jake Blumgart Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Philly is still a bastion for quirky independent stores selling classic superhero tales, rare back issues, manga, independent titles and more. As comics continue to provide grist for the blockbuster mill, don't neglect the charms of the source material.

Dan O'Brian on Market street

Remaking Market East

Tara Nurin Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Can Market East become just as lively at night as it is during the day? The city's tourism and development mavens certainly hope so -- and they've come together to polish up one of Center City's key corridors.

Cory Donovan

Q&A: Cory Donovan, Project Liberty Digital Incubator

Sue Spolan Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Focused on adding value for the three startups housed with philly.com and Interstate General Media, this Virginia transplant is keeping busy.

Daniel Speers

Temple Grad and Iraq War Vet's New Film A Reflection of Time Served

Joe Petrucci Friday, August 17, 2012

Daniel Speers wrote his sci-fi narrative, which debuts at The Trocadero on Aug. 26, after his second tour of duty near Baghdad.

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Innovation & Job News

In a better place: Project Liberty's newest participants get to work
Project Liberty has moved into a much better place, both literally and figuratively. The new media incubator announced its next trio of participants this week: Rumble, Startup Production and Transout.
A 41-hour digital fast to raise digital divide awareness
Inaugural Grassroots Game Conference targets Philly's low score for game developers
Coworking update: Indy Hall readies for expansion; Venturef0rth up to three companies
Inside Philly SEED's wildly successful, crowdfunded night for education entrepreneurs
Crosstown tracking: The Philly Tech Week 2012 preview
Live in 3, 2, 1: Countdown to PhillyCAM grand opening tomorrow
State of Young Philly has never looked better
Open Data Race lets you vote for data sets that are most fit for public consumption
What's all this about LevelUp? Help your mom figure it out

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In The News

Market East feeding frenzy continues: Gallery developers scoop up three buildings
The developers behind the renovation of The Gallery have scooped up three more properties in Market East, signaling continued rebirth in the neighborhood.

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Inquirer publishes in-depth report on East Market development
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Market East to become 'Jefferson Station'
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Percy Street Barbecue No. 1 place in America to get a can of craft beer
Source: craftcans.com
Industrial designers look to develop sensual map of Philadelphia
Source: Metropolis Mag
Wrap-Up: Feeling the Flower Show from near and far
Source: WHYY, Forbes, Big Island
Center City looking good for retailers, with annual retail demand at $710.9M
Source: Shopping Center Business
NYT examines Philadelphia Media Network's move and digital signs' impact on Market East
Source: The New York Times
Malvern pharma startup among stars of BioTech 2011's innovation corridor
Source: MedCity News
Philly's finest farm-to-table offerings
Source: OffManhattan

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Market East Founders

Chirantan Bhatt of TapCLIQ

Chirantan Bhatt of TapCLIQ

City: Market East

His 4 year-old daughter's user experience playing games on a smartphone led to an a-ha moment and a kinder, gentler interactive ad delivery plaftorm.

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