Port Charles, New York

Skyline as seen in the General Hospital: Night Shift opening. Notable in the skyline are General Hospital, ELQ International, the Metro Court Hotel, and Pier 52

### Notable Locations

General Hospital
Kelly's Diner
The Haunted Star
Wyndemere Castle
The Floating Rib
The Metro Court Hotel

### Notable People

The Quartermaines
The Cassadines
The Corinthoses
The Spencers
The Scorpios
The Hardys
The Joneses
The Webbers
The Jeromes

**Port Charles, New York** is the fictional setting of the ABC soap opera General Hospital and its two spin-offs, General Hospital: Night Shift and Port Charles. Its suburb, Queens Point, was the setting for GH's original spin-off, The Young Marrieds. Other distinctive locations in and around the city are the Catacombs, Asian Quarter, and Pine Barrens.

## Location

Port Charles is a fictional small to mid-sized city located in Western New York, part of the fictional Erie County, most likely on the shores of Lake Ontario between the Buffalo-Niagara Falls (Canada) and Rochester areas, or possibly north of Buffalo situated on the Niagara River. In 1993, the producers of *General Hospital* filmed several exterior locations in and around the Western, New York area - including Letchworth State Park, and the village of Perry, New York. Aerial photos of Port Charles occasionally shown on the air are actually shots of the skyline of downtown Rochester.

Within the fictional universe of General Hospital, the city of Port Charles co-exists with the real cities of Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Rochester. Events in the series indicate that Port Charles' is located relatively close to all of these locations, however it is depicted as a city which would constitute a separate metro area. During several episodes aired in 1996, the characters of Laura Webber and Stefan Cassadine traveled to a house in Rochester to find Laura's long presumed dead mother Lesley Williams. The episodes in which this occurred suggested that Port Charles was a short driving distance from Rochester, though no actual distance was given. However, when Luke and Laura returned to General Hospital, they made a dramatic entrance at Niagara Falls.

To be separate from but proximate to both Rochester and Buffalo, and located on a body of water (as the "Port" in the name would indicate), Port Charles would likely be located on Lake Ontario north of the city of Batavia and east of similar small cities of Appleton and Somerset. A probable geographical location could be Lakeside or Waterport, New York for comparison.

This probable location would give the relative distance to popular neighborhood of Bensonhurst, New York, a six hour drive. Llanview and Pine Valley being parts or suburbs of Philadelphia are approximate also six hours apart. Bensonhurst, NY and Llanview/Pine Valley are approximate an hour and forty-five minutes from each other. Corinth, Pennsylvania (the setting of the cancelled soap Loving) was visited in a 2013 story-line involving Luke Spencer trying to find a cure for his radiation poisoning. Other oft visited fictional cities are Beechers Corners, Nixon Falls, and Pautauk.

## Current Elements

* D-F
* G-I
* J-L
* M-O
* P-S
* T-Z

**Andy's Bar and Grill**

A local restaurant that many residents work in and visit often.

**Angie's Club**

A local club that many residents go to.

***Aurora Media***

*Aurora Media* is one of the local media companies in the city of Port Charles. It is located in the Metro Court Hotel. In 2017, Julian sells his media company to his daughter Sam McCall and her then-husband Drew Cain. They rename it, and after their divorce Sam steps down, making Drew sole owner. In 2019, Jasper Jacks comes back into town, and Drew sells him 50%, putting him in charge of the Print Division, and essentially, Nina's boss. Hayden Barnes briefly served as CFO. In 2020, Sam gives Michael Corinthos her half, making him the CEO of the Digital Division.

**Beradino's**

A local Italian restaurant.

**Black Duck Distillery**

The Black Duck Distillery is a local distillery in Port Charles, New York. Its specialty is straight bourbon and whisky. It is located next to Charlie's Pub on Charles Street.

**Cassadine Industries**

This wealthy, international conglomerate was founded by the Cassadines in the late 70's as a front to cover for their dirty dealings. But the business took off, being controlled by Mikkos Cassadine, Stavros Cassadine, Helena Cassadine, Valentin Cassadine, and Nikolas Cassadine among others. Nikolas is currently in charge of the business. It is planned that when he becomes of age, Spencer Cassadine will take over. Valentin took over in 2016, it was nearly bankrupt thanks to Helena and Victor. Under him it became hugely valuable and profitable, which is when Nikolas took it back in 2020.

**Charlie's Pub**

Charlie's Pub is a local bar in Port Charles, New York. Owned by Ava Cassadine, and its specialty is avocado toast and molten chocolate cake. It is located next to the Black Duck Distillery on Charles Street. Formerly owned by Julian Jerome until his death in late 2020, and previously by founder Charlie Delaney.

**Corinthos Coffee**

Corinthos Coffee is one of the local coffee import businesses in the city of Port Charles. It is owned by Sonny Corinthos and Jason Morgan. The coffee imported is served at many local businesses including Perks Coffee. Although many suspect that Corinthos Coffee is a front to smuggle illegal contraband in the coffee bags, it has never been proven.

**The Courthouse**

The Port Charles City/County Courthouse is located in the heart of downtown, apparently very close to the PCPD. It consists of courtrooms and offices, which houses officials such as the District Attorney and Special Prosecutor.

***Crimson Magazine***

*Crimson* is a fashion magazine run by Nina Reeves, and formerly by the late Connie Falconeri. Jasper Jacks helped Connie (then known as Kate) get the magazine off the ground by becoming a major investor. Kate hired Maxie Jones as her first assistant, and Lulu Spencer as her second assistant. Connie was killed by Ava Jerome in August 2013. Using the alias "Derek Wells", Julian formed a media company that bought *Crimson*. In 2015, he hired Nina Reeves to be the new Editor-in-Chief. In 2017, Julian sells his media company to his daughter Sam McCall.

**Deception Cosmetics**

*Deception* is a local cosmetic company in the city of Port Charles. It is located inside the Metro Court Hotel. As of 2020: CEO/70% Partner-Lucy Coe, Model/30% Partner-Sasha Gilmore, Creative director-Maxie Jones. Former: CEO-Laura Webber; Partner-Carly Benson; models-Brenda Barrett and Gia Campbell. Julia Barrett launched Deception in the 90's with Scott Baldwin and Dominique Stanton. In 2013, Laura and Lucy Coe tried to revive Deception as a health spa and gym, but the venture failed. In 2020, Lucy Coe convinces Sasha to be the "Face of Deception." They partner to relaunch the "Deception" makeup brand. Maxie joins as does Valentin Cassadine as their new investor, and Brook Lynn Quartermaine as social media management.

**Eckert's Bakery**

*Eckert's Bakery* is a local bakery run by the Eckert family since 1888.

**ELQ International**

ELQ International, or Edward Louis Quartermaine International, is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Port Charles. Owned by the wealthy Quartermaines, it is one of the largest businesses in the region. From 1978 until his death in 2012, Edward Quartermaine was the sole owner. Both Nikolas Cassadine and his uncle Valentin Cassadine have staged hostile takeovers. It is a rival company with nearby *Chandler Enterprises* and *Buchanan Enterprises.*

**EuroTech**

EuroTech is a shell company for DVX. Many DVX operatives are "employees" there to maintain a cover, including Peter August, a current operative.

**General Hospital**

General Hospital is a major employer in the city and is the primary hospital for most Port Charles residents. The address is 6065 Central Avenue.

The exterior shots of the hospital are images of an actual building, the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, located just miles from the show's Los Angeles studio.

**Greystone Manor**

This is the large estate of Sonny Corinthos, Carly Corinthos, Donna Corinthos, and bodyguards Max Giambetti and Milo Giambetti in the Forest Hills neighborhood. Not visible from the road, it is guarded by Sonny's men. It has a large terrace, beautiful gardens, and a stately guest house. The large garage stores a Maserati Quattroporte. In 2007, Kate Howard built her house right next door to Sonny's home, which Jax bought and now occupies. The address is 120 Shoreline Road.

**Harborview Towers**

This is an upper end apartment complex in downtown Port Charles. It has a view of the lake, and can clearly be seen in the Port Charles skyline. It includes Sam McCall's penthouse and was the previous residence of Carly Benson, Damian Spinelli and mob boss Sonny Corinthos. When Reese Marshall was living there, Carly Benson broke in and vandalized the entire apartment due to a mental breakdown. In December 2008, it was mentioned that the Metro Court Hotel is located directly across from the Harborview Towers. The address is 122 Harbor View Drive.

**The Haunted Star**

This ship was originally owned by the Cassadine family and was given to Luke and Laura by Helena Cassadine as a wedding gift in 1981. Luke and Laura ran a night club here for a short time in 1982. In 2003, Luke reacquired ownership and turned the ship into a casino. It has been owned by many different people over the years, but is currently owned by Luke and Laura's daughter Lulu Spencer and mob boss, Johnny Zacchara, and is now a nightclub. The address is 1227 Dock Street, Slip #1.

**Haven Bistro**

The Haven Bistro is a popular restaurant and coffee shop located in Port Charles.

**Jerome Gallery**

The Jerome gallery is an art gallery owned by Ava Cassadine. Ava's brother Julian Jerome is her financial backer. It opened in November 2013, when Ava moved her art dealing business to **Port Charles**. The gallery also serves as a front and base for the Jerome mob family's illegal dealings. It was built on the former site of Luke's Blues Club.

**Kelly's Diner**

Waterfront diner and boarding house originally owned and operated by Paddy and Rose Kelly, then by Ruby Anderson. It is currently co-owned by Ruby's nephew and neice Luke and Bobbie Spencer.

**Lila's Kids Summer Camp**

Lila's Kids Summer Camp is a summer youth camp established in memory of Lila Quartermaine. It has been a regular go-to for Port Charles children in the summer, as well a foundation for Port Charles teens to volunteer as counselors. It is owned by ELQ.

**Lookout Point/Vista Point**

The Point, as it's often referred to, is a high vantage point that sits steeply in the woods of Port Charles and includes several bridges. It's been the spot of many outings and events in the past. Many citizens have had accidents or driven their cars off the road and into the lake. Hangman's Bridge and Roebling Park Bridge is located in this general area. Lookout Point is located on the same road as Shadybrook Sanitarium, and meets Harbor View Road and Old Bluff Road at a three-way intersection.

**Metro Court Hotel**

The Metro Court Hotel is a hotel currently co-owned by Carly Corinthos and Olivia Quartermaine. It is located at 1420 Quartz Lane, Port Charles, New York. It was built by Jasper Jacks on the former site of the Port Charles Hotel, which was destroyed in a fire in 2004, and named after his then-fiancée, the now late, Courtney Matthews. The hotel houses residential suites, businesses such as *Crimson Magazine* and Deception Cosmetics, and such amenities as a restaurant and rooftop pool.

**Noodle Buddha**

Noodle Buddha is one of the local Chinese restaurants in the city of Port Charles. It is located in the Asian Quarter. It is Jason and Sam Morgan's favorite Chinese takeout, and where they got married.

**Pentonville Penitentiary**

This is considered the "state" jail where convicted felons go. The real Pentonville Prison has had few references, the most recent being the summer of 2007. Current prisoners are Shawn Butler, Ryan Chamberlain, Brad Cooper, Paul Hornsby, Suzanne Stanwyck, and Johnny Zacchara.

**Perks Coffee**

Perks Coffee is one of the local coffee shops in the city of Port Charles owned by Sonny Corinthos. It is located in a boardwalk area with a courtyard, coffee kiosk, and a coffee shop which are managed by Aaron Roland. It serves Corinthos Coffee.

**Pickle-Lila Relish**

Pickle-Lila Relish was created in 1984. After a hostile takeover causes the Quartermaines to lose everything, they move into the apartment above Kelly's, where Lila Quartermaine creates a special pickle relish. They name it "Pickle-Lila" and it helps them get their fortune back. When Edward dies, instead of leaving Tracy money or stock like the rest of the family, he leaves her a jar of Pickle-Lila. The company is part of ELQ.

**Pier 52**

Pier 52 is a pier that has become infamous for an increase in mob activity and crime; including the Pier 52 shootout, involving Jason Morgan, Joe Scully, Jr., Bernie Abrahms, and Cesar Faison disguised as Duke Lavery. Several murders have taken place here, and wanted criminals have attempted to leave town from here.

**Port Charles Emergency Services**

The Port Charles Emergency Services is the local emergency services. It is frequently called to rescue people after fires or explosions occur in town.

**Port Charles Grill**

The Port Charles Grill is a popular restaurant which is frequented by the citizens of Port Charles. It was named after a popular restaurant in the 80s and 90s. This former restaurant was located in the Port Charles Hotel which burned down.

**Port Charles Police Department**

One of the best known organizations in Port Charles is the Port Charles Police Department. It has handled several crimes in the city, but not always well. It has several officers that are informants to the mob, most notably the late Logan Hayes and Cooper Barrett. Current employees include Commissioner Jordan Ashford, Chief of Detectives Mac Scorpio, Det. Harrison Chase, and Det. Valerie Spencer. The address is 1438 Central Avenue.

***The Port Charles Press'' newspaper***

*The Port Charles Press* (formerly *The Port Charles Sun* and *The Port Charles Herald*) is a local newspaper in Port Charles. In December of 2011, Pres Floyd bought *The Herald* and renamed it *The Press*. In May of 2012, Todd Manning bought it, renamed it again, reformatted it as a tabloid, and moved its offices into the *Crimson* offices in The Metro Court. In March 2013, Todd moved out of Port Charles, and *The Sun* was reformatted again as a newspaper and returned to its prior name *The Press*.

**Pozzulo's**

Owned by mob boss, Sonny Corinthos and former mob boss, Jason Morgan. Pozullo's is an Italian restaurant located on the west end of Port Charles. It was first frequented by members of the mafia in the 1990s, and by local mob boss, Sonny Corinthos and his wife Carly Benson in the early 2000s. After the former owner died in 2009, Sonny Corinthos purchased the building and opened an office there.

**Quartermaine Mansion**

The home of the wealthy Quartermaine family, it also features living quarters for several members of the extended family, including the maid Alice Gunderson and "Cook", Virginia Cook. In 1978, Alan Quartermaine bought the mansion for his wife, Monica, she often reminds the family its "her" house when they begin quarreling, which is an often occurrence in the Quartermaine quarters. She has been known to throw them out of "her" house as well. There is a a gatehouse on the property which has housed many members of the family and their friends. The garage featured luxury vehicles such as a custom vintage Bentley. A rose garden was present in the courtyard which was tended to by Lila Quartermaine until her death. There is also a boathouse and family crypt on the property. The address is 66 Harbor View Road.

**Rice Park**

Rice Park is a popular hangout spot, though it can be dangerous at times. Kidnappings, murders, and rapes have occurred here. In 2019, to honor the late Oscar Nero-Quartermaine, the Quartermaine family erected a memorial in an area he had liked, naming it "Oscar's Meadow."

**The Savoy**

The Savoy Nightclub is a popular nightclub and bar located in Port Charles, which makes excellent "mocktails."

**Shadybrook Sanitarium**

Shadybrook is a psychiatric facility located in a small country area in Port Charles on the same road as Lookout Point and is the former work place of Lainey Winters and Ewen Keenan. It has been home to many patients, including Carly Benson, Tracy Quartermaine, Webber, Lulu Spencer and Connie Falconeri.

**The Waterfront/Docks**

As its name suggests, Port Charles is a major port. The Waterfront district has been under the control of Sonny Corinthos for over a decade, though rival gangs have tried to move in on his territory, such as Lorenzo Alcazar, the Ruiz brothers, and others. Kelly's, a local eatery, is located in this area and the Elm Street Pier is also located here. Majority of the Port Charles waterfront is owned by the Pride-Philips Company, which was given to Courtney Matthews as a thank you from a woman whose life she saved. Courtney later sold Pride-Philips to Lorenzo Alcazar. The B/N Department Store is located somewhere in this area. This is also where launch for Spoon Island is located. Many high level Port Charles citizens meet on the Elm St. Pier daily. Major events, explosions, and shootouts have taken place on the docks.

**WSB**

World Security Bureau (WSB) is an espionage agency its nemesis is the international organization known as the DVX. It is currently run by Frisco Jones, with Anna Devane acting as the East Coast representative, and Dante Falconeri as an agent in treatment for PTSD and brainwashing. One of the WSB's most daring and effective agents was Robert Scorpio who traveled incognito as an international financier and well-know bon vivant. Other former agents include Victor Cassadine and Sean Donely. They have at least three facilities around the world they use to treat and train their agents.

**Wyndemere Castle/Spoon Island**

Cassadine family home. The island was leased to the Cassadines long ago by a Native American group. It is home to a grand old mansion called Wyndemere, where many noteworthy residents have resided, and it is currently occupied by Nikolas Cassadine, Spencer Cassadine, Britt Westbourne, Ben Westbourne and Lesley Webber. Wyndemere is considered a castle by many, but Nikolas Cassadine is quick to defend that it is a "mansion." Many notable events have occured on Spoon Island, including the wedding of Elizabeth and Lucky Spencer and the murders of Katherine Bell, Summer Halloway and Emily Quartermaine.

**Xtreme Motors**

Xtreme Motors is a garage owned and operated by Brando Corbin, given to him by his cousin Sonny Corinthos in 2020. It was once abandoned, then bought by Johnny Zaccahara in 2009. In 2015, Julian Jerome was part owner of the garage. The address is 4278 7th Avenue.
## Port Charles Society

**The Nurses' Ball**

From 1994 - 2001, the Nurses' Ball was the social event of the year in the Port Charles calendar, and is most notable for being a charity event dedicated to raising funds for various HIV/AIDS organizations, both on the show and in reality. The Nurses' Ball was held in the Port Charles Hotel (which burned down in 2004). Notably from 1997 until the last ball in 2001, the Nurses' ball was usually a major crossover where characters from both *Port Charles* and *General Hospital* got a chance to interact with one another. A train/bus collision interrupted the 2001 event. The event has since been discontinued. The onscreen reasons for this have not been explained, but it is known that rising expenses and budget cuts in the real world, along with the revamp that was made to *Port Charles* in 2001 were the reasons why the producers of both *General Hospital* and *Port Charles* decided to end the annual event. In 2012, it is explained on screen that The Nurses' Ball was discontinued due to the lack of funding. In 2013, the Nurses' Ball was resurrected again in memory of Dr. Robin Scorpio-Drake, who was believed to have died the previous year. The Ball took place in the first week of April during the 50th anniversary celebration of *General Hospital* and has since continued once a year.

**General Hospital Pediatric Ward Christmas Party**

For many years, the Pediatric Ward Christmas party has been the focus of General Hospital episodes that have aired just before Christmas (usually on the December 24 episode of General Hospital, but sometimes on December 23 or December 22 if December 24 falls during a weekend). It is traditional for the current chief of staff to read the Christmas story to the children during the party. Steve Hardy did this for many years until his death in 1996 when Alan Quartermaine took over. The chief is also accompanied by the General Hospital volunteers dressed up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus, as well as elves. The children of various cast members from the show are often featured as extras in the party scenes playing the sick children from the ward. After Alan's death in 2007 the Pediatric Ward party was not shown on screen until 2014, when Liesl Obrecht took over as Chief of Staff.

## Residences

* Estates
* Houses
* Apartments/Condos/Lofts
* Hotels/Motels
* Other Residences
* Outside of Port Charles

### Estates

* **Devane Manor (232 Harbor View Road)** - Residence of Anna Devane
* **Greystone Manor (120 Shoreline Road, Forest Hills neighborhood)** - Residence of Sonny Corinthos, Brenda Barrett, Avery Corinthos, and Donna Corinthos (part-time).
* **Jacks Lake House (Shoreline Road, Forest Hills neighborhood)** - Residence of Jasper Jacks, Carly Jacks, and Donna Corinthos (part-time).
* **Quartermaine Mansion (66 Harbor View Road)** - Residence of Monica Quartermaine (owner), Alan Quartermaine, Alice Gunderson, Brook Lynn Ashton, Ned Ashton, Bailey Ashton, and Tony Jones-Ashton. Michael Corinthos, Willow Tait, and Jonah Corinthos are in the Gatehouse on the property.
* **Spencer Mansion (657 Harbor View Road)** - Carly Corinthos (owner) - Residence of Bobbie Spencer and Tony Jones.
* **Wyndemere Castle (Spoon Island)** - Residence of Nikolas Cassadine, Spencer Cassadine, and Alfred.

### Houses

* **The Brownstone (1424 Elm Street, #12)** - Michael Corinthos (owner) - Residence of Elizabeth Webber Spencer, Lucky Spencer, Cameron Webber, Jake Spencer, Aiden Spencer, and Audree Spencer.
* **Collins House** - Residence of Dr. Kevin Collins and Lucy Coe.
* **Corinthos House** (mentioned) - Residence of Kristina Corinthos.
* **Davis House (2183 Belleforest Drive)** - Residence of Alexis Davis.
* **Falconeri House (#1237)** - Residence of Dante Falconeri, Lulu Spencer Falconeri, Noah Spencer, Charlotte Falconeri, Rocco Falconeri, and Laura Falconeri.
* **Giambetti-Miller House** (mentioned) - Residence of Max Giambetti and Diane Miller.
* **Hardy House (453 Maple Avenue)** - Residence of Audrey and Steve Hardy.
* **Robinson House (#728)** - Residence of Portia Robinson and Trina Robinson.
* **Scorpio House** (mentioned) - Residence of Mac Scorpio, Felicia Scorpio, and Ryan Scorpio.
* **Secondary Corinthos Safehouse** - One of the Corinthos mob organizations many safehouses.

### Apartments/Condos/Lofts

* **Taggert Condo (485 Paulsen Street)** - Residence of Marcus Tagert.
* **Baldwin Penthouse** - Residence of Scott Baldwin and Laura Webber.
* **Chase Apartment (#7)** - Residence of Harrison Chase.
* **Driscoll Apartment** (mentioned) - Residence of Amy Driscoll and Chet Driscoll.
* **DuBois Apartment (135 Hyde Street, #22)** (mentioned) - Residence of Felix DuBois.
* **Johnson Apartment** (mentioned) - Residence of Epiphany Johnson.
* **Corbin Apartment** (mentioned) - Residence of Brando Corbin and Sasha Gilmore.
* **Finn Apartment** - Residence of Hamilton Finn and Violet Finn.
* **Harborview Towers (122 Harbor View Drive, Penthouse #2)** - Residence of Jason Morgan, Sam McCall Morgan, Danny Morgan, and Emily Morgan.
* **Henry Apartment (Charles Street District)** - Residence of Stella Henry.
* **Jones Apartment (Blue Hills District)** - Residence of Lucas Jones.
* **Reeves Penthouse (979 Carlyle, #P1)** - Residence of Nina Reeves.
* **Roland Basement Apartment** - Residence of Aaron Roland.
* **Spencer Apartment (135 Hyde Street)** (mentioned) - Residence of Valerie Spencer.
* **Winslow Garden Apartments (114 Clover Avenue, #68)** - Residence of Amelia Jones, Georgie Spinelli, Noah Hunter, Matt Hunter Jr., and Jamie West.

### Hotels/Motels

* **Metro Court Hotel (1420 Quartz Lane)** - Owned and operated by Carly Corinthos and Olivia Falconeri.
* **Metro Court Hotel (Suite #808)** - Residence of Jackie Templeton.
* **Metro Court Hotel (Suite #917)** - Residence of Lucy Coe.
* **Metro Court Hotel: Suite** - Residence of Britt Westbourne.
* **Metro Court Hotel: Suite** - Residence of Curtis Ashford.
* **Metro Court Hotel: Suite** - Residence of Gladys Corbin.
* **Metro Court Hotel: Suite** - Residence of Gregory Chase.
* **Metro Court Hotel: Suite** - Residence of Liesl Obrecht.
* **Metro Court Hotel: Suite** - Residence of Phyllis Caulfield.
* **Metro Court Hotel: Suite** - Residence of Robert Scorpio.
* **Metro Court Hotel: Suite** - Residence of Dr. Terry Randolph.

### Other Residences

* **Art Studio and Loft (22 Talmage Street, Charles Street District)** - Rented by Elizabeth Webber Spencer.
* **Gilmore Studio** (mentioned) - Former residence of Sasha Gilmore and Baby Gilmore-Corbin.
* **Pentonville Penitentiary**
* **Spinelli-Trout House (Queens Point)** (mentioned) - Residence of Ellie Trout.
* **St. Timothy's Catholic Church** - Residence of Father Coates.

### Outside Port Charles

* **Buchanan Apartment (#38 Wakashin Street. Llanview, Pennsylvania)** (mentioned) - Residence of Bo Buchanan and Nora Buchanan
* **Canadian Lighthouse** - Temporary residence of Jason Morgan and Sam McCall Morgan while fugitives.
* **Cassadine Island (Greece)** - A fortress owned by Nikolas Cassadine.
* **Caulfield House (Nixon Falls, Pennsylvania))** - Residence of Phyllis Caulfield.
* **Corinthos Cabin** - One of the Corinthos mob organizations many safehouses.
* **Country House (Pautauk, New York)** - Residence of Austin Gatlin-Holt.
* **Crimson Apartment (California)** (mentioned) - Former residence of Dillon Quartermaine.
* **D'Archam Asylum** - Residence of Olivia Jerome and Heather Webber.
* **Flatland Federal Prison** - Residence of Cyrus Renault.
* **Forsyth Cabin (Oregon)** (mentioned) - Residence of Parker Forsyth.
* **The Island (Puerto Rico)** - Frequent vacation home of Sonny Corinthos.
* **Nero Apartment (New York City)** - Residence of Kim Nero, Julian Jerome, and Andy Nero.
* **Primary Corinthos Safehouse** - One of the Corinthos mob organizations many safehouses.
* **Quartermaine Cabin**
* **Scorpio-Drake Home (Berkeley, California)** (mentioned) - Residence of Dr. Patrick Drake, Dr. Robin Scorpio-Drake, Emma Scorpio-Drake, and Noah Scorpio-Drake.
* **Secondary Corinthos Safehouse** - One of the Corinthos mob organizations many safehouses.
* **Spinelli-Trout Apartment** (Portland, Oregon) - Residence of Damian Spinelli, Ellie Trout, and Georgie Spinelli
* **Spring Ridge Prison** - Residence of the incarcerated Ryan Chamberlain.
* **Steinmauer Prison** - Residence of the incarcerated Winston Rudge.
* **Vermont Safehouse** - One of the Corinthos mob organizations many safehouses.

## Infrastructure

### Local Politics

#### Mayor & City Council

* Mayor **Laura Webber (2019-present)**
* Council Member **Pete Sorelli (2009?-present)**

### Port Charles Police Department

#### Chiefs of Police & Police Commissioners

* Police Commissioner **Mac Scorpio (June 2015-present)**

#### Other Personnel

* Chief of Detectives **Mac Scorpio (2019-present)**
* Detective **Valerie Spencer (2016-present)**
* Detective **Harrison Chase (2018-present)**
* Detective  **Lucky Spencer (2004-present)**
* Detective **Dante Falconeri (2009-present)**
* Detective **Chris Davis (2009-present)**
* Detective **Nathan West (2014-present)**
* Detective **Adam Corinthos (2007-present)**
* Detective **Shawn Spencer (2011-present)**
* Detective **Cruz Rodriguez (2006-present)**
* Detective **Alex Garcia (1992-present)**
* Officer **Ryan Scorpio (2019-present)**
* Officer **Brian Beck (2003-present)**

### Legal Facilities

* Baldwin Law Firm
* Mason, Petrovich, and Miller Law Firm, 3728 Central Ave., Ste. 308
* Miscavige Institute for the Criminally Insane
* Pentonville Penitentiary, 628 Fairfax Road, Pentonville, NY
* Port Charles Courthouse, 1142 Central Avenue
* Port Charles Police Department, 1438 Central Avenue
* Port Charles City Hall
* Statesville Prison

### Transportation

* Port Charles Airport
* Slick's Taxi Service
* Star Fall (airline charter)

### Amenities

* 24 Hour Store
* The Bank of ELQ
* B/N Department Store
* Community Center
* Gemini Jazz Club
* Museum of Fine Art (Nickname: "The Chuck")
* Port Charles Country Club
* Port Charles History Museum
* Port Charles Post House
* Wyndham's Department Store

### Education

*Those that appear in **bold** are current students or staff*
* Charles Street High School (Charles Street District)
* Holy Cross - Former students include Michael Corinthos.
* Madison Preparatory School - Former students include Kristina Corinthos,Michael Corinthos, and Kiefer Bauer
* Port Charles Academy Preschool - Former students include Avery Corinthos and Rocco Falconeri.
* Port Charles Montessori
* Queen of Angels Elementary School (Courtland Place) - Former students include Morgan Corinthos and Michael Corinthos.
* Winston School - Former students include Molly Lansing and Kristina Corinthos.
* Port Charles Elementary - Former students include **Charlotte Cassadine** and **Aiden Spencer**; Teachers include Lila McCall, Alyssa Anderson, and Candice Quartermaine Webber.
* Port Charles High School - Former students include **Josslyn Jacks**, **Cameron Webber**, **Trina Robinson**, and Dev Cerci]]. Teachers include Dustin Phillips (English), Abigail Devane (English), and Alyssa Scorpio (History).
* Port Charles University (PCU) (Charles Street District) - Former students include T.J. Ashford, Molly Lansing, Maxie Jones, Dillon Quartermaine, Lucas Jones, and Brook Lynn Ashton.

### Religion

*Those that appear in **bold** are current personnel*
* All Saints Chapel (44 Harbor View Rd)
* Brotherhood Synagogue of Port Charles (898 Albany Avenue)
* Dawn of Day Cult (Beachnut Crest) - "Shiloh" (late founder); "Harmony" (lieutenant), Daisy Kwan, Margaux Dawson, Willow Tait, Kristina Corinthos (former members)
* General Hospital Chapel
* Mount Hebron Church - Bradley Ward (former pastor). 124 Elm Street, Charles Street District.
* Port Charles Woodlawn Cemetery (1123 North Main Street)
* Queen of Angels Church (600 Courtland Place)
* Sailor's Chapel
* St. Anne's Cemetery (6 Talmage Street)
* St. Timothy's Catholic Church - **Father Coates (priest)**, Mateo Ruiz (former priest), Trey Mitchell (former janitor). 1123 North Main Street.
* Zen Chapel (7203 West Third Street, Asian Quarter)

### Medical

* General Hospital
* Port Charles County Secure Psychiatric Facility (500 Highway 10)
* Emily Bowen-Quartermaine Memorial Clinic
* Mercy Hospital
* Port Charles Women's Clinic
* Ferncliff Asylum
* Forest Hills Sanitarium
* Freedman Clinic
* Miscavige Institute for the Criminally Insane
* Pine Circle Sanitarium
* Roselawn Sanitarium
* Shadybrook Sanitarium
* Turning Woods Longterm Care (1225 River Street)

## General Hospital

### Current Doctors & Nurses

* Chiefs of Staff
* Head Nurses
* Doctors
* Nurses
* Other Personnel

### Chiefs of Staff

* **Monica Quartermaine, (Co-Chief of Staff)**
* **Alan Quartermaine, (Co-Chief of Staff)**

### Doctors

* **Dr. Andy (ER resident)**
* **Dr. T.J. Ashford, intern**
* **Dr. Kevin Collins (head of psychiatry, psychiatrist)**
* **Dr. Hamilton Finn (infectious disease specialist)**
* **Dr. Fisher (trauma surgeon, possibly ENT specialist)**
* **Dr. Austin Gatlin-Holt, (doctor)**
* **Dr. Lucas Jones (trauma surgeon)**
* **Dr. Sofia Navarro (OB/GYN)**
* **Dr. Monica Quartermaine (head chairperson)**
* **Dr. Lak Rashi (Senior ER resident)**
* **Dr. Portia Robinson (Chief of Internal Medicine)**
* **Dr. Britt Westbourne (OB/GYN)**
* **Dr. Terry Randolph (oncology)**
* **Dr. Lucas Jones (trauma surgeon)**
* **Dr. Ken Potter (physical therapist)**
* **Dr. Francine Massey (family counselor)**
* **Dr. Maggie Wurth (pediatrician)**
* **Dr. Rachel Adair (pediatrician)**
* **Dr. Andy Archer (anesthesiologist)**
* **Dr. Patrick Drake (neurosurgeon)**
* **Dr. Matt Hunter (neurosurgeon)**
* **Dr. Leo Julian (cardiac surgeon)**
* **Dr. Kelly Lee (OB/GYN)**
* **Dr. Andre Maddox (phsychiatrist)**
* **Dr. Griffin Munro (neurosurgeon)**
* **Dr. Emily Quartermaine (intern)**
* **Dr. Robin Scorpio-Drake (neuropathologist)**
* **Dr. Sarah Webber (pediatric cardiologist)**
* **Dr. Steve Webber (chief of staff, pediatrician, surgeon)**
* **Dr. Karen Wexler (physician)**
* **Dr. Lainey Winters (psychiatrist)**

### Nurses

* **Amy Driscoll (nurse)**
* **Felix DuBois (nurse)**
* **Deanna Sirtis (nurse)**
* **Bobbie Spencer, (Head nursing administrator, surgical nurse)**
* **Elizabeth Webber (surgical nurse)**
* **Lilian Quartermaine (nurse)**
* **Nadine Crowell (nurse)**
* **Jolene Crowell (nurse)**
* **Leyla Mir (nurse)**
* **Sabrina Santiago (nurse)**
* **Dawn Winthrop (nurse)**
* **Epiphany Johnson (nurse)**
* **Kayla Hunter (nurse)**
* **Rosalie Martinez (nurse)**
* **Regina Thompson (nurse)**
* **Willow Tait (student nurse-in-training)**

### Other Personnel

* **Laura Webber (board member)**
* **Michael Corinthos (board member)**
* **Tracy Quartermaine (board member)**
* **Jasper Jacks (board member)**
* **Nikolas Cassadine (board member)**
* **Stella Henry (social worker)**
* **Lesley Webber (board member emeritus)**
* **Ellie Trout (lab manager)**
* **Brad Cooper (phlebotomist)**

## Media

*Those that appear in **bold** are current personnel*

* WLPC television - Tiffany Hill (former reporter and executive), Derek Barrington, Shep Casey (former reporters)
* WXPC television, 4225 Liberty Avenue - Donny Sheldon (reporter)
* "The Colton Connection" - Former talk show; Colton Shore (host)
* "Everyday Heroes" - Former show spotlighting everyday heroes; Sam McCall (host), Amelia Joffe (producer)
* "Mob Princess" - Former reality show starring Kristina Corinthos as the mob princess, Trey Mitchell (producer)
* Aurora Media - **Drew Cain** (co-owner and CEO) & **Jasper Jacks** (co-owner, VP of the Print Division), Sam McCall (former co-owner and publisher), Hayden Barnes (former CFO), Derek Wells (former owner)
* *Crimson* magazine - **Drew Cain** (co-owner and CEO) & **Jasper Jacks** (co-owner, VP of the Print Division), **Maxie Jones** (editor-in-chief), **Sydney Val Jean** (New York fashion editor), Sam McCall (former co-owner and publisher), Derek Wells (former owner), Connie Falconeri (former editor-in-chief), Duke Lavery (former Chief of Staff), Todd Manning (former owner), T.J. Ashford (former intern), Molly Lansing (former intern), Sam McCall (former assistant), Lulu Spencer (former assistant) and Clarice Bennett (former employee)
* *The Invader* tabloid - Peter August (former editor and publisher)**, Lulu Spencer** (journalist), and **Liesl Obrecht** (medical columnist). Located on the 7th floor of the Metro Court Hotel.
* *The Port Charles Press* newspaper (formerly *The Port Charles Sun* tabloid and the *The Port Charles Herald* newspaper) - Derek Wells (former owner), Maxie Jones (former assistant), Connie Falconeri (former editor-in-chief), Duke Lavery (former Chief of Staff), Todd Manning (former owner, former publisher), Heather Webber (former gossip columnist), Diane Miller (former gossip columnist), Sam McCall (former assistant), Pres Floyd (former owner and editor-in-chief), Cheryl Burns (former assistant) and Marissa Leong (former reporter). **Sofia Campbell** (owner and journalist) Located at 245 East Main Street.
* *The Port Charles Times* **Chace Martin** (journalist)
* *M Magazine* **Maxie Jones** (owener)

## Crises

* 1963-99
* 2000-09
* 2010-2020

### 1963-99

* In September 1977, a hurricane strikes the city, claiming the lives of Martha Taylor and David Hamilton's wife and child.
* In August 1981 the town experienced a blizzard in the midst of summer. The cause of this blizzard was determined to be Mikkos Cassadine's weather machine.
* In 1988, a bomb explodes in the main exhibition tent of the Port Charles Art Festival.
* In 1990, a blackout hit the city when Cesar Faison joined together the alien crystals from the planet Lumina.
* In February 1991, the Quartermaine S.S. Tracy sank in the middle of Port Charles Harbor, unleashing toxic chemicals and causing an environmental disaster.
* In 1991, the town experienced an earthquake, which destroyed the Brownstone.
* In May 1994, a school bus for a Port Charles elementary school crashes, leaving B.J. Jones presumed dead.

### 2000-09

* In June 2001, a bus collided head on with a train near the city, interrupting The Nurses' Ball, the social event of the year in Port Charles.
* In February 2004, the Port Charles Hotel burned down. Zander Smith was believed to be dead. The hotel was completely destroyed, but later rebuilt by Australian billionaire, Jasper Jacks, who renamed it the Metro Court after his now deceased wife, Courtney Matthews.
* In August 2004, many were trapped at the Quartermaine Mansion while a serial killer was on the loose, killing Trent Parker. This person was Mary Bishop, who also tried to stab Sage Alcazar and Emily Quartermaine.
* In July 2005, another hurricane strikes the city of Port Charles, but fatalities and damage was light compared to the 1977 hurricane.
* In November 2005, two trains collided in the Glencoe tunnel which is located near the city. Reese Marshall almost died. Alexis Davis gave birth to Molly Lansing, with the help of Emily Quartermaine and Ric Lansing.
* In August 2006, another blackout swept through Port Charles. As a result, Alexis Davis, Sonny Corinthos and Kristina Corinthos were stuck in the Metro Court restaurant.
* In February 2007, the Metro Court Hotel's lobby was taken hostage by Jerry Jacks and eventually, destroyed by an explosion. This hostage situation lasted for 12 hours. Robin Scorpio, Mateo Ruiz and Max Giambetti were shot.
* In October 2007, Nikolas Cassadine decided to throw a Black and White Ball. Soon enough, disaster struck in the form of Anthony Zacchara. Anthony attacked and hurt Lulu, Ric, Nadine, Maxie, Spinelli, Nikolas, Lucky, Sam, Luke, Leyla, Patrick, Robin, Elizabeth and Jason. But it later turned out that there was actually a second intruder who was the Text Message Killer (TMK). He attacked Nikolas, and nearly strangled Carly Benson to death as well.
* In late 2007 to early 2008 a killer/stalker was in Port Charles as the Text Message Killer. Carly, Sam, Maxie, Jason, Lucky, Max, Alexis, Nikolas and Nadine were attacked by him and he murdered Leticia.
* In March 2008, an abandoned cannery warehouse located on the main docks was blown up by a series of bombs that were planted by Diego Alcazar. Carly's unborn baby died.
* In 2009, the serial killer artist Franco terrorized Port Charles. He placed Sam and Lulu on bombs and kidnapped Aiden. He later made Sam think that he raped her. During his art show “Francophrenia”, he killed a man. He blew up Brenda's limo during her wedding to Sonny. He set a prisoner on Michael who later raped Michael. Jason shot Franco and he was presumed to be dead but his body wasn't found.

### 2010-2020

* From late December 2010 to early January 2011, a bus heading to Cedar Mountain for a ski trip crashes, injuring Olivia Falconeri, Matt Hunter, and Morgan Corinthos, and giving Kristina Corinthos hypothermia. The bus driver dies on site and Kristina's friend Ali dies at the hospital.
* In October 2011, Lisa Niles wakes up from her coma to terrorize Port Charles. First she puts a nurse in a coma at GH, drugs Johnny Zacchara, and stabs Anthony Zacchara. Then she goes on a boat where Matt Hunter is throwing a party. There she kills the captain of the boat, drugs the First Mate, drugs Elizabeth Webber and throws her into the water, drugs Patrick and Robin and intends to infect Patrick with HIV to be stopped by Robin, and lastly she fights Robin on the deck. During this Olivia Falconeri passes out. Lisa is found dead two weeks later having been killed by Matt.
* In June 2012, Tea Delgado and Sam McCall both gave birth to their sons during a torrential rainstorm. Tea's son wasn't breathing, and her ex-husband, Todd Manning, went looking for help. He brings the baby to Heather Webber, who tries to save him, but the baby dies. Meanwhile, Sam comes to the same area, looking for help, and ends up passing out after putting her son down. Todd & Heather then switched the babies, giving Sam's breathing son to Tea, and leaving Tea's stillborn son in his place. Tea names "her son" Victor Lord III, while Sam buries "her son" as Jason Morgan Jr. Four months later, Jason Morgan figured out the switch, and told John McBain. However, Heather had kidnapped baby Victor from Tea, wanting to raise a son by herself. Baby Victor was rescued from Heather, and returned to Jason & Sam, who renamed him Danny Morgan.
* From late August to early September 2012, Jerry Jacks puts a deadly pathogen in the water supply and everyone in town becomes deathly ill, except Alexis Davis and Josslyn Jacks, whom he inoculated against the pathogen. Jerry blackmails Ewen Keenan and Joe Scully, Jr. into helping him, and tricks Todd Manning into selling him his cable TV franchise so he can announce his intentions to the city. Ewen snaps because of what Jerry has made him a part of and kidnaps Elizabeth Webber. Jason Morgan saves Elizabeth, but he and Ewen shoot each other. Jerry kidnaps Alexis, and in a confrontation between Jerry, Jasper Jacks, Johnny Zacchara and Carly Benson, Johnny is shot. The Quartermaine cook, Virginia Cook, dies from the pathogen in the water.
* On October 22, 2012, Bernie Abrahms is waiting at Pier 52 for Jason Morgan. Joe Scully, Jr. however arrives and shoots Bernie, but before Joe can finish Bernie off, Jason arrives and confronts Joe. Joe tries to shoot Jason, but Jason fatally shoots Joe first. Jason goes to Bernie where Bernie tries to tell Jason "about the money", but before he could say anything else, Cesar Faison (disguised as Duke Lavery) shoots Jason in the back and then kicks Jason's unconscious body into the harbor. Jason was presumed dead. After that, Faison threatens to kill Joe and notices that Bernie is alive and goes over and shoots him. Joe starts to run off. Faison sees Joe running off and tries to shoot him, but misses, Faison tries to go after Joe, but stops when he hears the police sirens and instead goes to a different direction. Joe goes to the Quartermaine Mansion where he later on dies from his gunshot wound. Back at Pier 52, the Police as well as the paramedics and Sonny Corinthos arrives, Sonny goes over to see an injured Bernie and asks him who shot him and what happend to Jason. Bernie tells Sonny that Joe shot him and that Jason was shot and dumped into the harbor. Sonny leaps into the water to tries to find Jason, but fails. Jason was revealed to be alive in 2017.
* In February 2013, a Serial Killer named Caleb Morley who looks like John McBain goes to Port Charles where he wrecks havoc by first attacking Alison Barrington, he then poses as John and gets Rafe Kovich, Jr. out of jail with the help of Officer Bud Carlson, all three arrive at Pier 52 where Caleb then stabs Officer Carlson to death and tries to kidnap Rafe but Rafe escapes and runs off. Caleb then goes to the PCU and kills Professor Jay Mosser by stabbing him in the neck with a pair of scissors. Caleb frames John McBain for his crimes and John is later arrested. At Pier 52 Caleb sees Heather Webber with Danny Morgan and stops her from leaving, he chokes Heather by the neck and then throws her into the harbor. Caleb tries to kidnap Danny but then Todd Manning arrives and stops Caleb, both Todd and Caleb struggle over over the stroller and Caleb threatens Todd to leave but Todd refuses, after hearing the police sirens Caleb quickly escapes. After Todd is arrested by Anna Devane. Caleb goes back to Pier 52 where he sees Sam McCall who looks like his deceased wife Livvie Locke. Caleb tries to pose as John by tricking Sam but fails. Sam tries to escape from Caleb but Caleb blocks Sam's way and kidnaps both her and Danny. At Wyndemere Castle, Caleb has taken both Sam and Danny as hostages and has also drugged Sam and also bitten her neck. Caleb threatens to kill Sam but before he can, John McBain arrives and both him and Caleb get into a struggle. Caleb over powers John and ties him up. Caleb then goes over and tries to kill John but before he can, Lucy Coe arrives, Caleb threatens to kill Lucy but before Caleb can, John escapes and goes after Caleb where they struggle, Caleb almost over powers John but gets distracted when Sam calls out his name, giving John enough time to overpower Caleb by stabbing him to death.
* In 2016, Nelle Hayes came to town and tortured the Corinthos family. She made Sonny think they slept together, tried to drive Carly crazy, and had a baby with Michael. In 2018, Nelle switched her baby with Brad and Lucas' adopted baby.
* From January to March 2017, Olivia Jerome returned and terrorized Port Charles. Sam McCall eventually figures out that Olivia was the one behind Morgan Corinthos's death and after a struggle, Olivia pushes Sam off a bridge. Olivia also kidnapped Robin Scorpio-Drake and Griffin Munro in an insane attempt to resurrect Duke Lavery. Griffin made her believe that Duke was back to gain control but she managed to escape when Anna Devane arrived and was injured. Olivia ended up breaking into her sister, Ava's apartment, where they meet for the first time and Olivia holds her hostage. Olivia forces Ava to call Julian Jerome and uses that as a distraction to kidnap Alexis and lure Julian to the bridge where she and Alexis are. Julian arrives but a struggle ensues and he goes over the bridge but survives. In a hasty attempt to leave town, Olivia goes to the cemetery to retrieve the plaque on her grave when she runs into Carly Benson. Olivia pulls a gun on Carly, which they struggle for and Olivia is shot. Carly threatens to kill Olivia but Sonny Corinthos arrives and stops her. The police are called and Olivia is later sentenced to a mental asylum.
* In March 2018, an earthquake struck Port Charles thanks to the construction team of Jim Harvey. Mayor Ned Ashton quickly organized a rescue operation while many resistance became trapped in various locations. Franco Baldwin was trapped with Jim at GH as Carly Benson and Nelle Benson became trapped at the Jerome Gallery while Drew Cain, Kim Nero and Lulu Spencer were trapped at the Floating Rib which was host to Josslyn Jacks and Oscar Nero's school dance. Drew later killed Jim in defense of Franco the following month.
* In August 2018, thought-to-be-dead serial killer Ryan Chamberlain was revealed to be alive and switched places with his twin, Kevin, whom he left trapped at Ferncliff. Ryan pursued a romantic relationship with Ava Jerome and then killed Nurse Mary Pat Ingles on Halloween, Ava's daughter Kiki Jerome on Thanksgiving, and film producer Peyton Mills on New Year's Eve. In February 2019, after stabbing Lulu and failing to kill her due to becoming temporarily blinded, Ryan framed Franco for all the crimes, but after denying any wrong doing, Franco teamed up with Jordan Ashford to flush out the real killer, so Franco admits to committing the crimes while mentally ill and was subsequently sent to Ferncliff, where Ryan had now locked up both Kevin and Laura. A triggered Ryan stabs Franco, but is unable to kill him since Franco escaped and after being treated for his wound, confirmed Ryan to be the killer (along with fellow escapees Kevin and Laura). In March, Ryan took Ava, now his fiancee, to Niagara Falls for their honeymoon, but not long after kidnapping Carly Benson, whom he left to die at the bottom of the bridge after Ava discovered her in the trunk and was left thinking that 'Kevin' was suffering from another mental breakdown. While attempting to cross the border with Ava, Ryan was shot by Jason Morgan and then tossed himself and Ava off a bridge to avoid police capture, but Jason caught Ava before rescuing Carly and Laura told Ava the whole truth, leaving her completely devastated. Ryan was presumed dead for two months until he sent Kevin his severed right hand, killed his caretaker April Tremblay, and left Curtis and Laura trapped in a cabin rigged with explosives. Curtis and Laura did escape, but Ryan already returned to PC and hung Kevin from the roof of the Nurses' Ball stage after attacking him and Scott Baldwin. Ryan later visited Ava in her cabin, but Ava tried to kill him and was stopped by Curtis, who needed him alive for Jordan's sake. As Ryan was getting arrested, Ava stabbed him in the back, sending him to GH where he survived his wound and even a seizure given to him by Finn. On June 4, after saying no multiple times, Ryan reluctantly decided to donate his kidney to Jordan all because Stella forced him to. Ryan later lapsed into a coma for days before being transferred to prison where he met troublemaker Nelle Benson.
* In December 2019, sexual predator Shiloh and his Dawn of Day Cult took over Port Charles. Kristina and Oscar became members and Sam killed Shiloh in self-defense.