South Philadelphia
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Our Market Project Builds Digital Archive of 9th Street Market’s Immigrant and Migrant Community Stories
A new project is being implemented in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia that aims to build a digital archive of the stories of 9th Street Market’s immigrant and migrant community, including vendors, business owners, and residents, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Our Market is the brainchild of Michelle Angela Ortiz and is part…
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Citizens Bank Park Adds Kosher Grill To Food Lineup
Philadelphia Phillies fans going to Citizens Bank Park for a home game will be able to indulge themselves with food from Kosher Grill, as it has been added as the newest food option to the ball park’s food lineup, writes Megan VerHelst for Patch. Located in Section 136, Kosher Grill offers a variety of items…
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TNA Digital Media Champion AJ Francis Looks Ahead as TNA Wrestling Returns to Philadelphia’s 2300 Arena
TNA Wrestling, one of the top professional wrestling promotions in the world, is set to return to Philadelphia for two shows at the 2300 Arena on June 28 and June 29, 2024. Ahead of the upcoming show, TNA Digital Media Champion AJ Francis spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today to talk about his journey into professional wrestling.…
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SS United States Must Leave Pier 82 in South Philadelphia by September
The iconic ocean liner SS United States — once the fastest passenger ship in the world — has been ordered to leave Pier 82 in South Philadelphia by September 12, 2024, according to a staff report from The Maritime Executive. This has left the nonprofit that owns the ship scrambling to secure a new location…
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Jeffrey Lurie May Sell a Stake of the Philadelphia Eagles
Jeffrey Lurie is reportedly exploring the possibility of selling a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles, writes Gillian Tan for Bloomberg. To this end, he is working with BDT & MSD Partners to gauge interest from potential suitors. The team may be valued at more than $7.5 billion in any transaction. That number would represent…
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Kouklet Brazilian Bakehouse Brings a Taste of Brazil to South Philly
Kouklet Brazilian Bakehouse brings a taste of Brazil to South Philadelphia with its delicious cake rolls, doughnuts, savory tarts, and so much more, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. Mardhory Santos-Cepeda, the owner of Kouklet Brazilian Bakehouse, started her business five years ago, making cake rolls and selling them at farmers markets. “It’s very traditional…
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New Mural on Delaware River Waterfront Honors Black Labor Leader Ben Fletcher
Philadelphia’s newest mural was recently unveiled, as Black labor leader Ben Fletcher was recently honored with a new mural near the Delaware River waterfront, writes Keshler Thibert for Hidden City. The mural highlights the 111-year anniversary of a strive that ultimately resulted in better work environments for Philly’s dock workers. Fletcher played a key role…
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South Philly Entertainment Complex’s Proposed Music Hall Aims For ‘Different Type of Music Experience’
As part of the proposed South Philadelphia entertainment complex, Comcast Spectacor and the Phillies intend to build a concert hall, writes Jeff Gammage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Phil Laws, chief operating officer of Comcast Spectacor, said the goal is to make it “a different type of music experience.” Its proposed 5,500- to 6,000-seat arena will…
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Independence Seaport Museum Ushers in the Summer Season With Shipboard Activities For All
Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) is gearing up for the summer season with programming and events that allow visitors to explore Philadelphia’s river of history and world of connections, all from aboard its two historic ships, Olympia and Becuna. “Philadelphia is a city that was born from the Delaware River,” states Peter S. Seibert, President and…
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South Philly Apparel Company AmorSui Unveils Enhanced Line of PPE
AmorSui, a South Philadelphia apparel company founded in 2020 by Beau Wangtrakuldee, has unveiled its enhanced line of personal protective equipment in hopes of setting higher standards in health care, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wangtrakuldee is a scientist and entrepreneur who launched the company after a chemical spill in a lab…
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Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is Proud To Be An Eagle and Ready To Get To Work
While Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is one of the newer members of the Philadelphia Eagles, he has a relatively long history with the team, writes Reuben Frank for NBC Sports Philadelphia. When his father, Jeremiah Trotter Sr., was a member of the team during two separate stints in the late 1990s and 2000s, Trotter Jr. often…
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How the Popular Lemongrass Cheesesteak at the Southeast Asian Market Came To Be
The owners of Sahbyy Food at the Southeast Asian Market did not set out to create a new menu item in 2022 when they added lemongrass cheesesteak to their offerings but it has become among their most popular, writes Chloé Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine. Pidor Yang and her husband Yen created around 1,000 sticks of…
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Local Ultimate Frisbee Association Team, the Philadelphia Phoenix, Debuts the City’s Newest Mascot
The Philadelphia Phoenix of the Ultimate Frisbee Association, has unveiled the city’s newest mascot, Birdy McBirdface, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn at WHYY. The giant red, orange, and yellow phoenix joins the likes of The Phanatic, Gritty, and Swoop as mascots representing the City of Brotherly Love. Its name was selected by the local…
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Chef Carlos Aparicio’s Journey From Mexico to Opening El Chingón in South Philly
Over his 25-year career as a baker and corporate chef, if Carlos Aparicio has always been most proud of his ability to fuse flour skills with Puebla food, writes Némesis Mora for Billy Penn at WHYY. That ability has earned him great recognition over the years. Originally from San Mateo Ozolco in Puebla, Mexico, Aparicio…
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This South Philly Jeweler is Creating New Ways to Promote Heritage and Combat AAPI Hate
With May being Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the owner of a South Philadelphia jewelry store is promoting Asian heritage by supporting the work of talented Asian artists, writes Nigel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. Ruben Luna, who runs Workshop Underground on South Street, is hosting the work of artists of all specialties and backgrounds. …
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Mural Arts Philadelphia To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Annual Wall Ball on May 3
Mural Arts Philadelphia announced the return of its Wall Ball 2024, celebrating its 40th Anniversary to be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia. Presented by Citizens, the organization’s signature fundraiser will take on its year-long theme – Roots & Reimagination – honoring its past and present that have…
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Jim’s Steaks Set To Reopen May 1, Nearly Two Years After Fire Forced It To Close
Jim’s Steaks on South Street is reopening in early May after a devastating fire forced the shop to shut its door in the summer of 2022, writes Rosie Leonard for KYW Newsradio. On July 29, 2022, a two-alarm fire broke out in the kitchen, leading firefighters to spend about five hours trying to put it…
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After Almost Decade on Local Restaurant Scene, Young Chef Fulfills His Dream By Opening La Sera Italiana on South Street
Newly opened La Sera Italiana on South Street is the fulfillment of a longstanding dream of a young chef, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. The 27-year-old Albert Murraku was inspired from a young age to “open and manage my own place” by a combination of working at a traditional Albanian restaurant owned…
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