South Philadelphia
South Philadelphia, or “South Philly,” is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood known for its rich immigrant history, particularly Italian-American heritage.
It boasts iconic landmarks like the Italian Market, passionate sports culture, and a dynamic food scene, reflecting a blend of old-world charm and modern urban life.
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Newly-Opened Fabric Shop is South Philly’s First in Decades
Approved Textiles, a newly-opened fabric shop is the first South Philadelphia has seen in 40 years and it embraces the humanity of fashion, writes Kiersten…
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SS United States to Depart From South Philly Pier Starting Nov. 14
The SS United States will be departing from Pier 82 in South Philadelphia over two days: November 14-15, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia.…
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After Arriving to United States Three Years Ago, Immigrant Teen Earns Full Villanova Scholarship
Sylvain Farrel arrived in the United States three years ago from Indonesia at the age of 14. Today, he’s got a full scholarship to Villanova…
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Washington Post: Where in Philadelphia Are Presidential Campaign Online Donations Coming From?
A new Washington Post analysis of online contributions to the two presidential campaigns has found that more people donated to Kamala Harris than Donald Trump,…
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‘Free Exercise’ Documentary on Religious Liberty Makes Philadelphia Premiere on Tuesday
During the summer of 1844, rising anti-Catholic sentiment in Philadelphia boiled into the streets of Kensington and Southwark, leaving 14 dead and dozens injured. It…
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Tower Investments Founder, CEO to Bring 17-Screen Riverview Theater Back to South Philadelphia
Bart Blatstein, the founder and CEO of Tower Investments, is planning to bring the 17-screen movie theater that was shuttered in 2020, back to South…
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New Project Will Expand Schuylkill River Trail Further Into South Philadelphia
The Schuylkill River Development Corporation is currently working on a project that would expand the Schuylkill River Trail further into South Philadelphia, according to a…
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SS United States to Find New Home, Underwater As An Artificial Reef
Just days after a judge temporarily halted a court-imposed deadline for the SS United States to vacate its dock in South Philadelphia, the once famed…
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Gazzos Expands With Cheesesteak Takeout in Ardmore Park
Gazzos Steaks, which started as a food truck in Upper Pottsgrove two years ago, is making its mark now with a takeout window at 2528…
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Philadelphia is Home to 2 of the Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Whether you are looking for somewhere to buy delicious cookies or cupcakes, Pennsylvania isn’t short on great bakeries. The Keystone has compiled a list of…
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Flakely’s Pastry ATM Offers Ardmore Gluten Free Greatness On the Go
Manayunk’s Flakely Gluten Free Bakery brings their ‘pastry ATM’ to Ardmore, reports Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. The pastry ATM is the second of…
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Born to Fan: These Montco Families Celebrate Bruce Springsteen Together
For these Mongomery County natives, following Bruce Springsteen is a family tradition, reports Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bruce Springsteen performed at Citizens Bank…
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Eat Like a Local in Philadelphia
No trip to Philadelphia is complete without trying a cheesesteak, the city’s trademark sandwich. But there’s so much more to the city’s diverse dining scene.…
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From Trains to Bikes: Philadelphia Area’s Super Commuters Navigate Daily Challenges
The number of super commuters – those who travel 90 minutes or more to work – in the Philadelphia region continues to increase, but is…
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Firstrust Bank to Once Again Support Annual Point Breeze Community Appreciation Day
Firstrust Bank is excited to once again support the Point Breeze Community Appreciation Day in the neighborhood where the bank was founded 90 years ago.…
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Mark Ruffalo Shoots Critical ‘Task’ Scene at Delaware County Courthouse
Mark Ruffalo, along with the rest of the cast and crew of the new HBO miniseries, “Task,” took over Courtroom 15 this week at the…
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Sprouts Farmers Market Prepares to Open 2 New Philadelphia Locations This Month
Sprouts Farmers Market will be opening a new store at Roosevelt Mall and Quartermaster Plaza, respectively, later this month, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia…
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Rapidly Growing Warehouse Space Reshaping Jobs, Traffic, and Landscapes in Philadelphia Region
In the last four years, the demand for warehouse space has resulted in 55 million square feet of related industrial real estate being added in…
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