Uncle Gus’ Steaks

Uncle Gus’ Steaks is a cheesesteak concept from the owners of Pearl’s Oyster Bar, Tommy DiNic’s and Angelo’s Pizzeria South Philly. The menu is as…

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Volunteer Program

Education, Navigation, and Connection Ambassadors are Market volunteers responsible for activities related to Education, Navigation, Connection and Observation at Reading Terminal. Ambassadors will apply online…

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Strategic Plan

Feeding Philadelphia’s Heart and Soul Reading Terminal Market is more than just a place to shop—it’s the heart and soul of our city, where people…

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Interactive Market Map

Welcome! Searching for a specific category of merchant while around the market? Click on any category below and the map will color shade the merchants…

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Black History Month

Thank you for supporting our black-owned businesses! Amazulu Careda’s Caribbean Cuisine DeVillage Little Marrakesh Bazaar Ma Lessie’s Chicken & Waffles O.K. Produce Really Reel Ginger…

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Gift Cards

Looking for the perfect gift? A Reading Terminal Market gift card is a great option for anyone! Reading Terminal Market gift cards are accepted at…

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Magras at the Market

You’ll see a familiar Philadelphia institution on PHL17 every week as part of our new partnership, Magras at the Market! Reporter Jayna Magras will be…

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Sparrow’s Gourmet Snacks

Sparrow’s is a third generation family business, specializing in All Natural, Gluten Free snack foods and gifts made with the most premium ingredients.  We’ll feed…

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Delivery

40+ Reading Terminal Market merchants deliver within a 10 mile radius through our delivery partner, Mercato. These merchants offer nationwide shipping Bassetts Ice Cream Famous 4th…

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COVID-19

Reading Terminal Market operated as an essential business during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic ensuring Philadelphians had continued access to fresh, affordable food.

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120 YEARS

The Reading Terminal Market celebrated 120 years of bringing fresh and local food to Philadelphia.

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GROWTH

The Reading Terminal Market was 100% occupied, a result of growth in downtown residential population and tourism.

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MARKET PRESERVATION

Supporters of the market organized The Reading Terminal Market Preservation Fund to ensure that the market retained its character as the convention center project developed.

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INCREASED OCCUPANCY

The market was 60% occupied and had become a center for charitable and seasonable food events and impromptu piano concerts.

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LEASING THE MARKET

The Reading Company leased the Market to a real estate speculator 15 years. He raised rents driving out 30 of the 56 remaining merchants.

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BANKRUPTCY

Reading Company declared bankruptcy and no longer invested in the upkeep of the market.

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PRESERVATION OF THE MARKET

1970-1980: Preservationists who wanted to save the market battled with those who wanted to demolish it to advance the East Market Redevelopment plan

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INFORMAL MARKETS

Informal markets formed around Front and High (Market) Streets near where farmers and fisherman brought their goods from southern New Jersey.

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IMPROVING SAFETY

1950 – 1960 New local and federal regulations intended to improve safety of the food supply increased merchants’ cost of doing business.

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