Editing Market East

{{Infobox Neighborhood
| name = Market East
| type = Commercial District
| location = Center City
| zip_codes = 19107
| boundaries = Roughly Market Street to Arch Street, 8th Street to City Hall
| adjacent_neighborhoods = [[Chinatown]], [[Old City]], [[Washington Square West]]
| major_streets = Market Street, 10th Street, 11th Street
| transit = Market-Frankford Line, SEPTA Regional Rail (Jefferson Station), Patco
| notable_landmarks = Reading Terminal Market, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Fashion District
}}

'''Market East''' is a commercial district in [[Center City]] Philadelphia centered on Market Street between City Hall and 8th Street. The area serves as a major retail and transit hub, anchored by [[Reading Terminal Market]], the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and the Fashion District Philadelphia shopping center.

== Character ==

Market East is primarily commercial rather than residential:
* Major transit connections
* Shopping and retail
* Convention center traffic
* Office buildings
* Historic architecture mixed with modern development

== Major Destinations ==

=== Reading Terminal Market ===
{{Main|Reading Terminal Market}}
* Historic public market since 1893
* Local vendors and restaurants
* Major tourist destination
* Diverse food options

=== Pennsylvania Convention Center ===
* Major convention and trade show facility
* Connected to hotels
* Economic driver for Center City
* Events throughout the year

=== Fashion District Philadelphia ===
* Retail and entertainment complex
* Opened 2019 (replaced The Gallery)
* Shopping, dining, entertainment
* AMC movie theater

== Transit Hub ==

Market East is a major transit convergence point:
* '''Jefferson Station:''' All Regional Rail lines
* '''Market-Frankford Line:''' 8th, 11th-12th, 13th stations
* '''PATCO:''' Connection to New Jersey
* '''Bus routes:''' Numerous lines

== Getting There ==

* '''SEPTA Regional Rail:''' Jefferson Station (all lines)
* '''Market-Frankford Line:''' Multiple stations
* '''PATCO:''' To New Jersey
* '''Walking:''' Central Center City location

{{FAQ
| q1 = What is Market East in Philadelphia?
| a1 = Market East is the commercial district along Market Street between City Hall and 8th Street. It's a major transit hub home to Reading Terminal Market, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and Fashion District Philadelphia shopping center.
| q2 = Where is Reading Terminal Market?
| a2 = Reading Terminal Market is located at 12th and Arch Streets in Market East. The historic public market has operated since 1893 and features over 80 vendors selling fresh food, prepared meals, and local specialties.
| q3 = What is Fashion District Philadelphia?
| a3 = Fashion District Philadelphia (formerly The Gallery) is a shopping center on Market Street between 9th and 11th Streets. It reopened in 2019 after major renovations with retail, dining, and entertainment including a movie theater.
}}

== See Also ==

* [[Reading Terminal Market]]
* [[Chinatown]]
* [[Center City]]

{{#seo:
|title=Market East Philadelphia - Center City Shopping and Transit District
|description=Guide to Market East, Center City Philadelphia's commercial district featuring Reading Terminal Market, Convention Center, and Fashion District.
|keywords=Market East Philadelphia, Reading Terminal Market, Jefferson Station, Fashion District, Center City
|type=Article
}}

[[Category:Neighborhoods]]
[[Category:Center City]]