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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University of the Arts Properties At Center of City’s Real Estate Buzz as Bid Deadline Approaches
Ahead of the deadline to submit bids for the sales of University of the Arts’ several buildings, there has been much interest, writes Mike D’Onofrio…
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SS United States’ Move from Philadelphia Now Has a New Concern
The SS United States was supposed to move from its longtime home in South Philadelphia last month until the move was halted due to storms…
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New York-Based Developer Proposes New Retail Project for Vacant Lot in the Italian Market
For nearly a decade, New York-based Midwood Investment & Development had planned to build an apartment building on the long-vacant lot in the Italian Market.…
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Soft Pretzels Are the Only Food More Beloved Than Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia
There is only one food more beloved and more ubiquitous in Philadelphia than the cheesesteak: the soft pretzel, writes Laura Kiniry for Serious Eats. The…
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Brooklyn Concrete Magnate Wants to Save SS United States from Becoming Artificial Reef, Has Another Idea in Mind
While plans are already in place to turn the SS United States into an artificial reef, Quadrozzi Concrete is making a last-ditch effort to save…
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Best Spots in Philly to Buy Thanksgiving Pies
If you are short on time or not a fan of baking, these Philadelphia spots have you covered with everything from classic Thanksgiving pies to…
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Here Are 8 Great Restaurants in Philadelphia to Celebrate World Vegan Month
Philadelphia has a solid number of vegan restaurants serving up delicious meals that are worth celebrating, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. With locations in…
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A Look At the SS United States’ Delayed $10.1M Relocation Plans
The SS United States was originally scheduled to depart its South Philadelphia home on November 14-15, but those plans have been delayed, writes Alyana Gomez…
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Giant to Close Center City Heirloom Market Store in December After 3 Years
Giant has announced that it will close its Heirloom Market store in Center City by the end of the year, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice.…
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Philly Sports Apparel Brand, Blessed in Distress, Has Proven To Be A Hit
Jennifer Basile is the founder of “Blessed in Distress,” a sports apparel brand that sees her hand-dye sweatshirts inspired by the four major Philadelphia sports…
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Philadelphia’s Growing Love for Self-Storage Provides a Community Solution
While many other cities want less self-storage, Philadelphia has developed a love affair with it in recent years, writes Jake Blumgart and Ryan W. Briggs…
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After Arriving to United States Three Years Ago, Immigrant Teen Earns Full Villanova Scholarship
Sylvain Farrel arrived in the United States three years ago from Indonesia at the age of 14. Today, he’s got a full scholarship to Villanova…
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SS United States to Depart From South Philly Pier Starting Nov. 14
The SS United States will be departing from Pier 82 in South Philadelphia over two days: November 14-15, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia.…
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93-Year-Old Newark Woman Reflects on SS United States Voyage 71 Years Later
Erma Mulrine of Newark, Delaware took a five-day voyage aboard the SS United States in 1953, and she’s now reflecting on the trip more than…
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Washington Post: Where in Philadelphia Are Presidential Campaign Online Donations Coming From?
A new Washington Post analysis of online contributions to the two presidential campaigns has found that more people donated to Kamala Harris than Donald Trump,…
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Jamaican Jerk Hut Reopens in Philadelphia, Now Inside Comcast Center Food Court
Jamaican Jerk Hut is back in Philadelphia five years after its nearly three-decade run ended, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now located in…
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13 Philadelphia Restaurants Named to OpenTable’s Inaugural ‘Icons’ List
OpenTable has put together its inaugural ‘Icons,’ list of the hottest restaurants in the nation and 13 Philadelphia restaurants found it ways onto the list,…
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‘Free Exercise’ Documentary on Religious Liberty Makes Philadelphia Premiere on Tuesday
During the summer of 1844, rising anti-Catholic sentiment in Philadelphia boiled into the streets of Kensington and Southwark, leaving 14 dead and dozens injured. It…
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