South Philadelphia
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Trenton Natives Own and Operate One of Philadelphia’s Most Popular, Unique Pizza Shops
CJ & D’s Trenton Tomato Pies opened its doors in August 2023 and has since become one of the more popular pizza shops Philadelphia has to offer, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. The South Philadelphia shop, known for its tomato pies, is owned and operated by Trenton-based couple Daria Silvestro and Chris Volk. Their…
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Planned South Philadelphia Stadium District Development Project, Opposed By Many, Unravels
A major development in South Philadelphia’s stadium district, opposed by the Phillies, Eagles, and Comcast Spectacor, appears to have collapsed after the real estate partnership behind the project dissolved last summer, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The project, which would have brought 1,367 residential units to the district, was unveiled in 2024 as…
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A South Philadelphia Ikea Always Puts Customers at the Forefront
The Ikea located on the Delaware River waterfront prioritizes Philadelphians in as many ways as possible, writes Asha Prihar for Billy Penn at WHYY. The idea of adhering to the needs and tastes of its local customers is an Ikea staple that has been its philosophy from the very beginning. This Ikea is no different. …
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Here Are Some Things to Know About Eagles’ Chief Security Officer Dom DiSandro
Dom DiSandro made headlines during last weekend’s Philadelphia Eagles vs. San Francisco 49ers game, but he’s more than just a guy who got into a scuffle with linebacker Dre Greenlaw and later ejected, writes Matt Ehalt for the New York Post. DiSandro, 44, is a South Philadelphia native and George Washington High School graduate. He…
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Frank P. Olivieri, Former Owner of Pat’s King of Steaks for Nearly Four Decades, Remembered
Frank P. Olivieri, who ran the popular South Philadelphia eatery and tourist spot, Pat’s King of Steaks, for several decades, has passed away at the age of 87, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Olivieri was the nephew and son of the inventor of the iconic Philadelphia sandwich. According to his son, Frank E.…
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Mummers’ 2026 String Band Competition Rescheduled for January 31 After New Year’s Day Postponement
Less than a month after having to be rescheduled due to weather concerns, the Mummers’ string band competition is set for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The annual judged competition will take place at 2 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field. City officials and parade organizers made the decision to…
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Temple University Alum’s Online Coffee Business Connects Him to Vietnam Roots
Temple University alumnus Joseph Nguyen is the multifaceted individual who describes himself as someone who “live[s] three different lives,” writes Marilyn Anthony for Grid Magazine. Nguyen, who graduated from Temple in 2020 with a degree in international business, is a triple threat. He performs audits for corporate and government clients, competes as a Muay Thai martial…
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This Unique Pizza, Invented in South Philadelphia, is Unlike Others You Will Find Elsewhere
Variations of a particular dish is no new concept, and that applies to pizza, as well, writes Nikita Ephanov for Food Republic. Notably, there’s the pizzaz pizza. This kind of pizza is void of any sauce, and is topped with sliced tomatoes, banana peppers, American cheese, oregano. The pizazz pizza has ties to South Philadelphia,…
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South Street Pedestrian Bridge Over Columbus Boulevard Scheduled for 2026 Construction, 2027 Opening
The South Street Pedestrian Bridge over Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia is scheduled for 2026 construction, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. Work on the bridge will begin next summer by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, with an opening planned for 2027. The project is part of the $329 million I-95 cap initiative, adding nearly 12 acres…
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St. John’s Baptist Church, Closed Since August 2024, to Be Transformed Into Apartments
St. John’s Baptist Church has been sold for $1 million and will be transformed into 26 apartments, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The conversion will occur as part of a Philadelphia City Council law passed in 2019, which preserves large, neighborhood-scale historic buildings like churches. The historic South Philadelphia church dates back to…
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How Did Philadelphia Beat Out 40 Other Locations for DrinkPak’s Newest Manufacturing Facility?
Philadelphia is the city that canned beverage company DrinkPak chose to build its new coast-to-coast manufacturing network, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In doing so, Philadelphia — specifically the Bellwether District in South Philadelphia — beat out more than 40 other markets and locations across the United States. As a result, Chicago-based…
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Philadelphia-Based Online Coffee Brand to Open First Physical Location At the Navy Yard in 2026
Happy Bear Coffee Company, the online retailer known for selling coffee beans from all around the world, is set to open a new coffee and wine bar at the Navy Yard, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. The 2026 opening will mark the brand’s first brick-and-mortar location. Happy Bear will be located in a 3,036-square-foot space…
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South Philadelphia’s New Mod Spuds Pop-Up Redefines Loaded Potato
Mod Spuds is a new South Philadelphia pop-up at Comfort & Floyd serving delicious loaded potatoes designed to satisfy a wide range of tastes, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. Following a fire that damaged its original location, the eatery reemerged as a pop-up during the rebuilding process of the original space. The jacket potatoes…
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Bellwether District Announces West Coast-Based Canned Beverage Company As First Tenant
The Bellwether District is set to host the first Northeastern United States factory of West Coast-based canned beverage company DrinkPAK, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 1,300-acre Bellwether District occupies the former site of the South Philadelphia oil refinery. The HRP Group has remediated the property into a warehouse, manufacturing, and life sciences…
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Neumann Goretti Alum Starts New Chapter As Sophomore Transfer Basketball Player At BYU
Robert Wright III, who made a name for himself on the high school level at Neumann Goretti, is embarking on a new journey as a sophomore at BYU, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Wilmington native transferred to BYU from Baylor University, where he was teammates with Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe and…
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Philadelphia Phillies End Oak View Group Partnership to Launch New Vendor at Citizens Bank Park
The Philadelphia Phillies plan to part ways with global venue management company Oak View Group at Citizens Bank Park, choosing not to renew the operations contract once it expires at the end of the year, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Denver-based Oak View has 522 employees at Citizens Bank Park, 500 of…
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Philadelphia Shipyard to Build South Korean Nuclear Submarines After U.S. Technology Deal
President Donald Trump announced last month on social media that the United States will share its nuclear submarine propulsion technology with South Korea, which plans to construct its submarines at the Philadelphia Shipyard, writes Justin Katz for Breaking Defense. “South Korea will be building its Nuclear Powered Submarine in the Philadelphia Shipyards, right here in…
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Familiar Construction Firms Win Bid to Build New South Philadelphia Sports Arena
We now know the construction firms that will be responsible for building the new South Philadelphia arena for the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers, writes Bret McCormick for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A joint venture between AECOM and Turner Construction will manage the construction of the new arena. They will be aided by Perryman Construction,…
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