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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NextFab To Close Its South Philadelphia Location At the End of the Year
NextFab has announced plans to close its South Philadelphia location and consolidate resources into its North Philadelphia location by the end of the year, writes…
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Flakely Gluten Free Bakery Unveils New Vending Machine in Italian Market
Manayunk bakery Flakely Gluten Free recently unveiled its first vending machine at the Salt & Vinegar store in the Italian Market, writes Franki Rudnesky for…
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Former Cruise Chef Brings Rotating Menu of Traditional Peruvian Flavors to Local Breweries with His Pop-up
This summer, Chef Manuel Ruiz is bringing traditional Peruvian flavors to South Philadelphia breweries with his pop-up, Manny’s Peruvian, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn…
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SS United States Conservancy Launches $500K Fundraising Campaign As it Continues Relocation Search
The SS United States Conservancy, which oversees the historic SS United States ship, has launched a new $500,000 fundraising campaign to help cover costs as…
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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…
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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…
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Don’t Miss These Spots to Eat, Drink, and Enjoy in Point Breeze
Dating back to the 1800s, modern-day Point Breeze in South Philadelphia bustles with eateries, shops, and many other local businesses that represent a tapestry of…
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Founder of Taste Creators in Fishtown Helps Musicians Navigate the Music Industry
Brianna DeMayo opened Taste Creators, her own private recording studio, in Fishtown, in 2022, and helps up-and-coming-musicians find their way within the billion-dollar music industry,…
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These Are Some of the Best Butcher Shops and Meat Markets in Philadelphia
PA Eats has rounded up 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania, and three Philadelphia locations are on the list, writes Leigh Green for…
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Guests Can Enjoy Coffee and Cats While Visiting These 3 Cat Cafés in Philly
Since the first cat café opened in Taiwan in 1998, the concept has evolved around the globe including at least 20 in Pennsylvania, writes Kalena…
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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…
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West Passyunk’s Brewery ARS Eyes Moving to Larger Location in Historic South Philly Building
Brewery ARS, a West Passyunk brewery, is eyeing a historic South Philadelphia building as it looks to move to a larger location with a restaurant,…
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Rapidly Growing Warehouse Space Reshaping Jobs, Traffic, and Landscapes in Philadelphia Region
In the last four years, the demand for warehouse space has resulted in 55 million square feet of related industrial real estate being added in…
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How Immigrants and Newcomers Have Linguistically Transformed Three Philadelphia Neighborhoods
In 2021, Temple University Ph.D. student Daniel Guarin, who is originally from Colombia, launched a linguistic landscape study, investigating how written language is used in…
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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…
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Inside the New Dual Supermarket and Toy Store in Philly’s Chinatown
A new Asian grocery store and toy shop recently opened in the heart of Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood, writes Heather J. Chin for Billy Penn at…
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Gazzos Steaks Opens First Shop in Pottstown to Huge Crowds
Gazzos Steaks, which built its reputation from a signature food truck and online followers, opened its first shop Saturday on South Hannover Street in Pottstown,…
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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…
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