South Philadelphia
Yes, Somebody Is Actually Making a South Philly Meatball Contest Documentary
The next edition of the South Philly Meatball Contest is happening this Saturday outside Taproom on 19th. There will be 25 contestants, including South Philly […]
Philly’s Favorite Cambodian Restaurant Is Back Under a New Name
We all let out a few tears when we found out Khmer Kitchen closed its doors for good at 6th and Morris Streets, right? Man, that was a […]
The Cheesesteak: An Oral History
If you pick up the brand new issue of Philly Mag, you will see a cheesesteak from Joe’s gracing the cover. Inside the magazine, we […]
South Philly Barbacoa Will Be Featured on Netflix’s Chef’s Table
Netflix just released the lineup for season five of their much-lauded Chef’s Table series, and one of our own is being featured. Cristina Martinez, co-owner […]
Behold, a “Philly Special” Eagles Mural Is Going Up in South Philly Right Now
With the Eagles prepping for their home opener on Thursday, Philly is excited. Really excited. And one guy is so excited that he commissioned a […]
Eagles Opener Forced Postponement of Original FringeArts Opening Night
The FringeArts Festival’s official opening night was originally scheduled for this Thursday. But it turns out that the festivities had to be moved to Friday […]
This South Philly Artist Turned Her Vagina Into Art
If you happen to be strolling through Passyunk Avenue’s boutique gallery Nice Things Handmade, you might spot some artwork on the wall and wonder, “Wait, […]
No Charges in Collision That Killed 11-Year-Old in South Philly
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office has decided not to press charges against the driver who fatally collided with an 11-year-old bicyclist in South Philadelphia in May. […]
Oh Dear Lord: The South Philly Meatball Contest Is Back
Last year, you might remember that the South Philly Meatball Contest turned into an all out war after Top Chef alum Jennifer Zavala had the […]
South Philly Barbacoa Was on Full Frontal With Samantha Bee
We got word a few weeks ago that none other than pioneering late-night host Samantha Bee was filming a segment in Philly for her show Full […]
South Philly Barbacoa Has Returned
South Philly Barbacoa reopened in a new space at 9th and Ellsworth over the weekend, just a few doors down and across the street from […]
You Can Soon Go on a Scavenger Hunt for Isaiah Zagar’s Mosaics
The scavenger hunt we’ve all been waiting for is coming to South Philadelphia. Anyone who has truly admired the work of Philly mosaic artist Isaiah […]
South Philly’s New Medical Marijuana Dispensary Will Have Its Own Yoga and Meditation Studio
It feels like just yesterday that Philadelphia welcomed its first medical marijuana dispensary, Restore Integrative Wellness Center, to Fishtown. Now, we’re already planning for a second, Herbology, […]
Where to Find the Healthiest Eats, Best Workouts, and Outdoor Fun in East Passyunk
Philly has an insanely wonderful fitness scene, but the truth is, many of us tend to stick to our own neighborhoods — we’ve all got […]
Police: Philly Kindergartner Finds Cocaine in Classmate’s Backpack
Philadelphia police are investigating after they say a kindergartner found a packet of cocaine inside a classmate’s backpack at Mastery Charter’s Hardy Williams Elementary School […]