Open Streets is returning and expanding in Center City Philadelphia. Here's what to know

The return of a popular program that temporarily turns busy Center City streets into pedestrian-only spaces is back and expanding.

Open Streets Philadelphia returning soon and it's expanding

The Center City District announced the return and expansion of its Open Streets program for 2026, with 20 events planned across Rittenhouse and Midtown Village. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei ...
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Car-Free Rittenhouse Sundays Turn Walnut Street Into Philly’s Cash Machine

Rittenhouse Row’s bet on car-free Sundays is turning out to be more than a feel-good streets experiment - it is putting real money in the tills for Center City retailers and restaurants, according to ...
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Mamdani Falls Short of Campaign Pledge to Expand Open Streets Funding Amid Budget Crunch

Mamdani, who pledged to fully fund and expand Open Streets, has reneged on several campaign pledges as he's faced the realities of municipal budgeting. Libraries and parks also received the ...