South Philadelphia
South Philadelphia, or “South Philly,” is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood known for its rich immigrant history, particularly Italian-American heritage.
It boasts iconic landmarks like the Italian Market, passionate sports culture, and a dynamic food scene, reflecting a blend of old-world charm and modern urban life.
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Firstrust Bank Receives Inaugural Carter Builder Achievement Award from Habitat Philadelphia
In the 1930s, when commercial banks were not lending to his fellow immigrants in South Philadelphia, Samuel Green had a vision to create a secure…
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Celebrate Your Next Birthday with Cake From One of These Amazing Philadelphia Bakeries
If you are looking for something to make your birthday stand out, there are plenty of amazing bakeries in Philadelphia that offer an array of…
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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…
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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…
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Saint John’s Hospice Celebrates 60 Years of Helping Philadelphians Experiencing Homelessness
Saint John’s Hospice, one of Philadelphia’s leading providers of residential and day services for individuals experiencing homelessness, celebrates 60 years of service in 2024. To…
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open 2 New Philadelphia Stores in June
As part of its latest expansion plans in Philadelphia, Sprouts Farmers Market is planning to open two new stores in the city set to open…
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South Philly’s Ladder 11 is Back in Service After 15 Years
A decade-and-a-half after being deactivated, Ladder 11 in South Philadelphia now back in service, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. This year also marks…
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Philadelphia Lawmakers Push For State Tax Reform That Would Allow Higher Tax Rates on Wealthier Households, Commercial Buildings
Philadelphia lawmakers are pushing for a state tax reform that would allow the city to levy higher tax rates on wealthier households and commercial buildings,…
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Philadelphia’s First Hawaiian Restaurant Will Transport You To the Aloha State
Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ, Philadelphia’s first Hawaiian restaurant, will make you feel like you are in the Aloha State, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. The…
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Center City Pretzel Reopens 18 Months After Fire
A year-and-a-half after a devastating fire forced it to shut down, Center City Pretzel has finally reopened to its pretzel-loving customers, writes Maggie Kent for…
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A Northwest Philly Developer Envisions Bringing More Office and Maker Spaces to Nicetown
Northwest Philadelphia developer Ken Weinstein sees an appetite for small working spaces in the city’s neighborhoods. It’s for that reason that he wants to convert…
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An Ordinary Life for Broomall Couple Includes an 81-Year Marriage
Broomall couple Anna and Albert Squilla say they live ordinary lives, yet they are testimony to a long life and a marriage of 81 years,…
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Phillies Are Partnering With Comcast Spectacor in $2.5B South Philadelphia Sports Complex Transformation Efforts
Comcast Spectacor is getting a new partner in its efforts to transform the South Philadelphia Sports Complex in the Philadelphia Phillies, writes Tom Dougherty for…
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Free Grocery Delivery Program Celebrates 4 Years of Serving Latino Immigrant Families in Philadelphia
At the start of the pandemic, two local community organizations partnered to deliver free groceries to immigrant families in Philadelphia, writes Nate File for The…
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South Philadelphia’s Historic SS United States Could Be Repurposed As a Hotel in Manhattan
After 30 years of sitting dormant and mostly unused, the SS United States on South Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront has a proposal for its long-term…
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These Are Spots in Philadelphia Offering Great Sicilian Food, According to Author of ‘The Sicilian Inheritance’
There are plenty of spots in Philadelphia that serve great Sicilian food, and to make sure she knew which ones are truly the best, one…
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David Traub’s City of Homes’ Emphasizes Importance of Home Ownership in Philadelphia
A book by architect David S. Traub, Philadelphia: City of Homes, emphasizes the importance of home ownership and this has distinguished the City of Brotherly…
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This South Philly Artist Uses Printmaking As His Muse and Shares His Techniques With Others
Alexis Nutini opened his South Philadelphia print shop in 2018 as a tribute to his roots, writes Némesis Mora for Billy Penn at WHYY. Since…
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