South Philadelphia
Feds to Invest $1 Million Annually to Connect Heinz Urban Refuge, Southwest Philly
The folks at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge are celebrating today after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it will be investing $1 million […]
So That Burnt Party Bus? Officials Say It Was Operating Illegally
We’ve all been having some good laughs over the Double Dz party bus that was burnt to a crisp on Broad Street last weekend, because […]
Bachelorette Says Party Turned Into a “Nightmare” Thanks to Burnt Party Bus [UPDATED]
UPDATE 3/15/2016 4 p.m.: Officials now say that the Double Dz party bus that burst into flames was operating illegally, and two Pennsylvania agencies are […]
Party Bus Burnt to a Crisp on Broad Street [UPDATED]
UPDATE 3/14/2016 2:15 p.m.: We spoke to a woman who says she was riding the party bus when it went up in flames. For the […]
Worker Dead at South Philly Restaurant
A 54-year-woman was found dead, her throat slashed, Thursday night in the basement of a South Philly restaurant. NBC10 reports police were called around 9 […]
We Call B.S. on the Cell Phone Incident at B2 Cafe
UPDATE: We got a copy of the video showing the woman who comes into the cafe and threatens the barista with a bottle of spray […]
A Toddler, a Cell Phone, and One Big South Philly-Style Brouhaha
UPDATE 2/12/2016 1:50pm: We watched the entire surveillance video of Francesca Depasquale’s 45-minute visit to B2 Cafe, and we call bullshit. For our full report […]
A Brief History of the SS United States’ 20 Years in Philadelphia
The SS United States has been “saved” before. In 2010, Gerry Lenfest donated $5.8 million to the Washington-based SS United States Conservancy in an effort […]
WATCH: Cyclist Chased, Threatened By Angry Driver After Knocking Over Loading Zone Cone
[UPDATE, 1 p.m., January 27th]: Cameron Kline, spokesman for Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams, says that after the cyclist inquired about pressing charges, the police contacted […]
WATCH: MLK Speaks at Philadelphia Middle School in 1967
On October 26th, 1967, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to Philadelphia for a “Stars for Freedom” show at The Spectrum featuring Harry Belafonte, […]
South Philly Makes List of Best Christmas Lights in the U.S.
Where’s the best place to see holiday lights in all of Pennsylvania? Travel + Leisure agrees that it’s right here in Philly. The site rounded […]
New South Philly Burrito Joint Will Serve — Wait for It … — Avocado Fries
Hat tip the Passyunk Post for today’s little nugget of deliciousness. They’ve got details on a new burrito joint headed to South Philly that’ll cater […]
Reminder: South Philly Holiday Lights Run Is Tomorrow!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, runner friends. The annual and always amazing South Philly Holiday Lights Run returns tomorrow, and we couldn’t […]
Brewery ARS Lands on West Passyunk
After a year long search, twin brothers Sean and Andrew Arsenault have locked down a home for their Brewery ARS. The brothers, who are both […]