South Philadelphia

philadelphia comedian Chris Aileo, who hates the Philadelphia Parking Authority, aka the PPA
City Life

This Guy Hates the PPA More Than You Hate the PPA

Check phillymag.com each morning for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly Mag reporters, please […]

tom hanks, who just gifted a rare typewriter to a south philadelphia typewriter shop
City Life

Tom Hanks Gifts Rare Typewriter to South Philly Shop

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a promotional image for GoPuff, the delivery company that is having some problems with its neighbors in South Philadelphia
City Life

It’s Gopuff Versus the Neighbors. Again.

Check phillymag.com each morning for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly Mag reporters, please […]

Big Charlie's Saloon, a Kansas City Chiefs bar deep in Philadelphia Eagles territory
City Life

Philly’s Only Kansas City Chiefs Bar Cancels Super Bowl Party

Last week, we wrote about Big Charlie’s Saloon, the Kansas City Chiefs bar in South Philadelphia and, as far as we know, the only Kansas […]

south philadelphia's politically outspoken Morning Glory Diner, whose website has been hacked to go to Donald Trump's website
City Life

Prankster Hijacks Website of Anti-Trump South Philly Diner

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jean merritt, the south philly woman who will handwrite a letter to anybody’s who asks
City Life

This South Philly Woman Will Handwrite a Letter to Anyone Who Asks

It happened earlier this week: A small card-sized envelope showed up in the mail, addressed to me from a woman named Jean Merritt, with a […]

a sign at a previous starbucks strike
City Life

Philly Today: Three Philadelphia Starbucks Go On Strike

Thanks to all of you loyal Philly Today readers for being a part of the conversation and sending in lots of tips. This edition of […]

philadelphia district attorney larry krasner, who is being sued by ex-cop Ryan Pownall
City Life

Philly Today: Larry Krasner Slammed in Ex-Cop Ryan Pownall’s Federal Lawsuit

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a photo of South Philadelphia's Christopher Columbus statue box, which got an Italian flag paint job in honor of Columbus Day
City Life

Philly Today: Scenes from What Was Once Known as Our Columbus Day Parade

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a peta billboard against cheesesteaks has appeared near pat's and geno's in philadelphia
City Life

Philly Today: PETA Trolls Pat’s and Geno’s, a Shoplifting Surge, and Pricey Eagles Tickets

PETA vs. Cheesesteaks The world’s most well-known animal rights group would like to remind you that not only are cheesesteaks unhealthy — they also are […]

jawn morgan joins the ranks of worst of philly winners, along with pete rose and the melrose diner
City Life

The Worst of Philly 2022: From Jawn Morgan to Pete Rose to Wawa Soft Pretzels

Now that we’ve given you enough time to properly digest the utterly extensive and unimpeachably awesome Best of Philly 2022, it’s time for a trip […]

City Life

Philly Massage Therapist Booking Appointments Despite Sexual Assault Charge, Suspended License

On the morning of Monday, July 25th, in Drexel Hill, a gray car pulled up in front of a home and parked as I sat […]

A Facebook comment made by Philadelphia real estate agent Sivan Ilamathi in which he insulted the family of Ori Feibush
City Life

Realtor Wars: Keller Williams Fires Agent Who Trolled Ori Feibush’s Family On Facebook

Ori Feibush has his fair share of haters, whether it’s City Councilperson Kenyatta Johnson or opponents of gentrification or just disgruntled tenants. Having haters comes […]

Fleisher Art Memorial wedding
Philadelphia Wedding

This South Philly Parade Wedding Is the Most Fun We’ve Seen All Year

We’re kicking off Pride month with one of the most fun-filled, smile-inducing, energetic celebrations we’ve seen this year. It’s a Fleisher Art Memorial wedding that […]

a still from a live snacktime performance of their "fuck the ppa" anthem
City Life

Finally, Somebody Wrote the “F&*k the PPA” Song We’ve Always Dreamed Of

If you’ve been paying even the slightest bit of attention over the last couple of years, then you’ve probably heard about the Philly band Snacktime. […]