South Philadelphia
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This Popular Music Group Was Formed in Philadelphia 40 Years Ago
While Boyz II Men burst onto the mainstream music scene in 1989, the popular music group actually formed in Philadelphia in 1985, writes John Morrison for Philadelphia Magazine. The group’s original iteration was named Unique Attraction, and formed at the High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA). The school was less than a decade…
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$1B Has Been Invested Into the Delaware River Waterfront in the Past Decade, Another $10B Could Be Forthcoming
According to an economic impact report commissioned by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, private developers invested nearly $1 billion into Delaware River waterfront over the last decade. Another economic impact study by Econsult Solutions forecasts another $10 billion will be invested by the private sector in the next decade, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Most…
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Aramark, South Philadelphia Sports Complex Food Workers Reach Deal on Tentative New Contract
Aramark and and UNITE HERE Local 274, the union that represents thousands of food service workers in the Philadelphia region, has reach a new tentative labor contract agreement, writes David Chang for NBC 10 Philadelphia. This marks the likely end of a more than year-long negotiation period between the two sides. The union has been…
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Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park Returns April 5, Will Run Through End of October
For decades, the Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park has attracted vendors and shoppers alike and this season’s iteration is set to return on Saturday, April 5, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The Southeast Asian Market will be open each weekend from 10 AM to 6 PM through October in two different locations at FDR…
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Breezy’s Deli & Market Opens in South Philly, and Its Like a ‘Neighborhood Wawa’
When a chef decides to start something similar to Wawa but focused on a neighborhood, the result is the highly anticipated new Breezy’s Deli & Market that opened this past weekend in South Philadelphia, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chef Chad Durkin spent a decade working on Washington Avenue, on the line that…
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This South Philly Diner is Arguably Philadelphia’s Best
Pennsylvania has quite a few diners that are top-tier, upper echelon eateries and at least one of them is located right in Philadelphia, writes Marlon Amorin for DDD Near Me via MSN. One diner that is making the rounds as Philadelphia’s best is Oregon Diner in the heart of South Philadelphia. There, you can find…
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USA Today Names Citizens Bank Park the Best Stadium in Major League Baseball
As the Philadelphia Phillies just started the new MLB season, it’s nice to know that they play their home games in the best stadium in the league. The USA TODAY 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards has named Citizens Bank Park as the best baseball stadium in the nation, writes Greg Giesen for the Delaware News Journal.…
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Longtime Eagles Fans Turn Small Tailgate Into Something Much Greater
Philadelphia Eagles fans Mike Burnett and Steve Ogen have been tailgating at the Wells Fargo Center parking lot since 1998. In the more than quarter-century since, their small tailgating has evolved into something of a festival, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. Initially, their setup consisted of a grill they had bought from Home Depot…
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Independence Seaport Museum’s Newest Exhibition Showcases the Little Things
The Independence Seaport Museum recently unveiled dozens of miniature ships for its newest exhibition titled, “Small But Mighty!: Models, Toys and Miniature Ships,” writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. The new exhibition is a representation of more than 400 years worth of maritime history. A majority of the 50 miniature boats were built or docked in…
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Check Out the New Additions to Citizens Bank Park’s Menu
When you go to a Philadelphia Phillies game this upcoming season, you’ll likely notice a number of new menu items being offered at Citizens Bank Park, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Aramark Sports + Entertainment, the concessionaire for Citizens Bank Park, announced a number of these additions, such as a new sandwich…
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South Philadelphia Real Estate Developer Acquires 11 Fulton Financial Branches
South Philadelphia real estate firm Hightop Development has acquired 11 Fulton Financial Corp. branches, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This is the latest chapter of the bank’s evaluation of its real estate after taking over the failed Republic First Bancorp last year. Steve Trapnell, the bank’s spokesman, said most of the sites…
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Like Ellis Island, Washington Avenue Immigration Station in Philadelphia Once Welcomed Immigrants to the U.S.
While not as famous as Ellis Island, Washington Avenue Immigration Station in Philadelphia used to be a place where immigrants were welcomed into the country, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The local immigration station opened 19 years before its New York counterpart, but it never achieved the same fame. It operated from 1873…
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Newly-Opened Fabric Shop is South Philly’s First in Decades
Approved Textiles, a newly-opened fabric shop is the first South Philadelphia has seen in 40 years and it embraces the humanity of fashion, writes Kiersten Tate for Billy Penn at WHYY. In 2020, when owner Matthew Addonizio lost his job as a woodworker, he decided to deepen his pursuit of a personal passion and started…
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SS United States Embarks On Latest Journey Toward Eventual Fate As Artificial Reef
The SS United States has officially began its journey out of Philadelphia after nearly 30 years and several months of delays, writes Danielle Ellis for 6abc. On Wednesday, February 19, the historic vessel left its longtime home in South Philadelphia and started going toward the Delaware River. As of the morning of Thursday, February 20,…
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SS United States Now Expected to Leave South Philly on Wednesday, Feb. 19
The SS United States now has a new date set for its long-awaited departure from South Philadelphia, that being Wednesday, February 19, according to a KYW Newsradio staff report. The historic ship was moved last Friday from Pier 82 to Pier 80. From there, it was supposed to start a move south on Monday, however…
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How This 104-Year-Old Philadelphia Bakery is Coping With the Rising Prices of Eggs
Termini Bros., the 104-year-old bakery and Philadelphia staple, uses eggs as a key ingredient in their many fresh pastries. Like many, however, the owners are feeling the effects of the rising cost of eggs, writes TaRonda Thomas for 6abc. According to Vincent Termini Jr., who runs the business with his brother, the bakery received eggs…
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Jeffrey Lurie, Eagles Ownership Team Reportedly Considering Building New Indoor Stadium
The Philadelphia Eagles‘ home stadium at Lincoln Financial Field is one of the oldest venues in the NFL, and while there are no active plans to replace it, the team’s lease will expire in 2032. While the clock ticks toward that deadline, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and other members of the team’s ownership are reportedly…
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SS United States Could Finally Move from South Philadelphia On Monday, Feb. 17
After another delay earlier this month, the SS United States is now reportedly scheduled to leave South Philadelphia on Monday morning, February 17, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. If all goes as currently planned, the historic ocean liner will be towed from its longtime home at Pier 82 at 2:47 PM on Friday, Feb. 14.…
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