South Philadelphia
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 […]
Schuylkill River Trail Update: Bartram’s Mile to Break Ground November 23rd
Would you like to see the Schuylkill River Trail become just a wee bit longer? Well, mark your calendars, folks, because the long-planned Bartram’s Mile trail, the […]
South Philly Barbacoa’s Benjamin Miller Hosting Right to Work Events
South Philly Barbacoa’s Benjamin Miller has been a vocal supporter of immigrant restaurant workers and he is going to be hosting a series of events to […]
Something Might Be Happening With the Frankford Chocolate Factory
Oh, snap. The Frankford Chocolate Factory on Washington Avenue – between 21st and 22nd Streets if you’re unfamiliar with the site (map) – has been purchased. According to […]
Taproom on 19th Hosting a Block Party and Barbecue
Two years ago, owners Michael Strauss and Pete Fry took over Taproom on 19th at 19th and Ritner in deep South Philadelphia. Since then they’ve […]
Trinity Tuesday: 2BR in Queen Village Includes Superb Shoe Room
Alright, we’re gonna give it to you straight: it could do with an update or two. But like the listing points out, it’s a “diamond in the […]
South Philly’s Ristorante Pesto Wins Rachael Ray’s Pasta Showdown
Giovanni Varallo and his daughter Maria of South Philly’s Ristorante Pesto competed this morning on the Rachael Ray Show for Rae’s Little Italy Showdown title for […]