South Philadelphia
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This South Philadelphia Pizzeria is Earning High Praise for Having Some of the Best Cheesesteaks in the City
Philadelphia has several iconic food staples, with cheesesteaks being one of them. With so many different shops to choose from for a delicious cheesesteak, one pizzeria in South Philadelphia stands out having earned a near cult-like following, writes Ceara Milligan for Mashed. That would be Angelo’s Pizzeria. In just over 5 years, the pizza shop…
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How JFK Stadium Helped Pave Way for Live Aid to Come to Philadelphia Before City’s National Rise
JFK Stadium helped bring Live Aid, one of the biggest concerts of all time, to Philadelphia, long before the city became the hot spot it is today, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. In 1985, Philadelphia did not have a nationally recognized dining scene, nor was it named one of the best places to travel…
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Joey Merlino on His Cheesesteak Venture and Why Every Mafia Movie Missed Mark
Joey Merlino, who spent much of his life in and out of prison and survived multiple assassination attempts, is now focusing on his latest venture, a cheesesteak shop called Skinny Joey’s, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The line to this new addition to Philadelphia’s cheesesteak scene sometimes stretches for two hours, but Merlino insists…
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Former Adult Entertainment Venue in South Philly Sold for $2.3 Million, Will Be Repurposed
Show & Tel, an adult entertainment club in South Philadelphia that had been open since the 1990s, has been closed and will soon be repurposed, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The 32,000-square-foot property was sold for $2.3 million and will be redeveloped as a storage facility and office space. The property was listed for $3.5…
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How South Philly Robotics Company Exyn Technologies Is Redefining Autonomous Navigation
Deep underground, where GPS signals die and human workers risk their lives mapping tunnels by hand, a South Philadelphia robotics company has found its footing, as well its future. Exyn Technologies, born out of the University of Pennsylvania’s renowned GRASP Lab, builds autonomous drones that can navigate GPS-denied environments. This underground mines, crumbling infrastructure, sprawling…
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Philly Typewriter Restores IBM Selectric Flown 600 Miles By Pilot to Save Mother’s Heirloom
A pilot flew nearly 600 miles to Philly Typewriter, trusting the South Philadelphia shop to restore his mother’s IBM Selectric III, a family heirloom he did not want to risk mailing, writes Maggie Prosser for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Barry Partlo of Clayton, N.C., inherited the typewriter from his late mother and kept it in his…
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WSJ: Philly Shipyard Faces Tough New Task in Ongoing Mission to Revive U.S. Shipbuilding
Hanwha Philly Shipyard, acquired by a South Korean firm last year, has a new objective in its mission to revive U.S. shipbuilding: producing a nuclear-powered submarine for the first time, writes Timothy W. Martin for The Wall Street Journal. Even before taking on its latest project, Philly Shipyard was already at the heart of President…
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Lincoln Financial Field Becomes ‘Philadelphia Stadium’ for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Lincoln Financial Field — home of the Philadelphia Eagles and one of the NFL’s premier stadiums — is undergoing a dramatic transformation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Throughout the duration of the tournament, the South Philadelphia venue will look noticeably different, as FIFA enforces its longstanding…
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South Philly Neighbors Discover Massive Bee Colony Inside Sewer, Unique Measures Aim to Kill the Buzz
As peak swarm season continues across the region, one South Philadelphia bee infestation is drawing attention as a massive honey bee colony was found living inside a sewer on Lambert Street, writes John Paul for 6abc. Neighbors say the swarm first became noticeable weeks ago when thousands of bees surrounded a parked car, alarming residents…
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New York Developer Plans 620-Unit Apartment Tower Along Delaware River
Brevet Capital is planning a 36-story apartment tower along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York developer submitted plans to the Philadelphia Civic Design Review Committee to construct a 620-unit, 383-foot-tall tower at 1341 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, including 10,150 square feet of ground-floor retail space.…
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Bill Gates-Founded Nuclear Company to Build $450 Million Cancer Treatment Plant in Bellwether District
TerraPower Isotopes, part of a nuclear power company founded by Bill Gates, will invest $450 million in a Bellwether District plant that will produce radioactive molecules for cancer research and treatments, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As part of the Bellwether District development, HRP Group will build a 250,000-square-foot facility on the former…
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Hanwha Philly Shipyard Aims to Hire Up to 10,000 Workers, Quadrupling Workforce
South Korea-based Hanwha plans to quadruple its workforce at the Philadelphia Navy Yard shipyard, by aiming to hire up to 10,000 workers over the next five years, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The hiring spree is part of an effort to expand the shipyard’s production capacity more than tenfold, which should increase…
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Phillies Owner Unveils $600 Million Plan to Renovate Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia Phillies principal owner John S. Middleton recently announced plans for Citizens Bank Park to undergo a new, estimated $600 million renovation project, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Middleton, the goal with the renovations are meant to improve the fan experience, player facilities, and the clubhouse. Citizens Bank Park has…
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We Now Know Where Future Sixers, Flyers Arena Will Be Built
Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment has announced the exact location of the new arena that will be shared by the Sixers, Flyers, and the city’s new WNBA expansion team, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. The new arena will be constructed in the southeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue,…
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Philadelphia’s Termini Bros. Bakery Lowers Prices Amid Rising Costs Nationwide
Termini Brothers Bakery, which has been a staple in Philadelphia for more than a century, has announced it will lower prices on several of its classic items, writes Shaynah Ferreira for FOX 29. The announcement is part of the brand’s commitment to making their items affordable and accessible to individuals and families, while prices nationwide…
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Stateside Live! Unveiling New $20M Expansion With Rooftop Bar, Beer Garden, and Concert Stage
Stateside Live! in South Philadelphia will be debuting its multimillion dollar expansion, featuring several new bars, with a free concert on May 29, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Comcast Spectacor and the Cordish Companies, owners of the entertainment venue at the Sports Complex, invested more than $20 million to renovate the space, adding a rooftop…
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Angelo’s Pizzeria Expanding to Former Federal Donuts Space, Allowing It to Get Back to Roots
Seeking relief from long lines and cramped quarters, Angelo’s Pizzeria will convert the closed Federal Donuts & Chicken space in South Philadelphia into a production hub for delivery and takeout, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Angelo’s owner Danny DiGiampietro, the new location will address major challenges for the Michelin-honored pizza and…
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‘60 Minutes’ Highlights Philadelphia’s Central Role in America’s Shipbuilding Revival
America has been struggling in the shipbuilding department for decades now, but Philadelphia could play a critical role in the potential of the nation’s industrial revival, according to a recent segment on 60 Minutes. The Philly Shipyard is one of only two remaining the nation building large commercial cargo ships. However, it now reflects decline…
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