South Philadelphia
TONIGHT: South Philly Barbacoa at Sancho Pistola’s
It’s volume fourteen of Sancho Pistola’s Fishtown Taco Exchange and tonight’s taco co-conspirator is South Philly Barbacoa. South Philly Barbacoa normally serves out of a food […]
Renderings: Plans For Lot Across From Pat’s King of Steaks
“We won’t proceed without neighborhood support,” said developer Paul Mirabello last time his plans for 827-29 Wharton Street made headlines. Indeed, even if we might […]
Driveway or Patio? This Bella Vista Home Has Room For One
If the surrounding amenities are any indication, this home is in a neighborhood that’s just as a lively as its interior. Situated within the Meredith […]
Chickie’s Italian Deli Is Closing
Chickie’s Italian Deli is closing after 21-years in business. The award winning deli is known for its Italian-style sandwiches, hoagies and particularly its veggie hoagie. A Facebook […]
Philadium Shut Down
The Philadium has been shut down by the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Revenue for taxes owed. Michael Klein is reporting that the South Philadelphia […]
Dana Spain’s Opulent South Philly Smart Home Has Had Its Price Reduced
What would have been of this year’s mayoral race had Dana Spain resolved to run for office? Perhaps we’ll know the answer to that in a few years […]
Spotted on East Passyunk: The Avid Organizer’s Ideal Abode?
In the spirit of spring cleaning, which Shoppist has so generously helped us tackle, we present you this organizer-friendly South Philly house. Per the listing, the […]
Scott Schroeder to Take Over Spuntini Station at Brigantessa
Joe Cicala‘s Brigantessa on East Passyunk has invited Scott Schroeder to take over their spuntini (small bites) station on Thursday April 2nd. Obviously this is […]
Food Trucks Return Today to Navy Yard
Starting today and continuing every Thursday through fall, food trucks will be at the Marine Parade Grounds on Broad Street in the Navy Yard. Today’s lineup […]
What’s Your Favorite Offal Dish?
Are you all about the sweetbreads, headcheese and tripe? Then we want your opinion. What are the best offal dishes around town. Are you all […]
Meet the (Sort of) New South Philly Running Club, Passyunk Beer and Java Runners
You know we have a particular obsession with Philly-area running clubs, right? I mean, it’s no accident that we maintain a rather exhaustive list of […]
Al Pastor Taco Shop Coming to Oregon Avenue
Vetri veteran Justino Jimenez is opening Los Jimenez Mexican Cocina, a taco shop at 6th and Oregon that will focus on spit-roasted, Al Pastor style […]
Spotted in Hawthorne: Three-Bedroom Right Around the Corner from Moonstone
A starter home if there ever was one, this South Marvine Street row home is right on the border of Hawthorne and Bella Vista, a convenient […]
NOW OPEN: The Lanes at South Bowl
The long awaited South Bowl has softly opened on Oregon Avenue, just east of I-95. The 26-lane bowling alley from the team that brought us […]
FBI Hunting for Flyers Cap-Wearing South Philly Bank Robber
The Philadelphia Police Department and the FBI are asking for the public’s help in finding the man seen here, who allegedly robbed the Santander Bank […]