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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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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New Project Will Expand Schuylkill River Trail Further Into South Philadelphia
The Schuylkill River Development Corporation is currently working on a project that would expand the Schuylkill River Trail further into South Philadelphia, according to a…
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These Eateries are Among 76 Best Restaurants Defining Philly’s Dining Scene
The Philadelphia Inquirer recently published its inaugural annual list of the 76 best restaurants in Philadelphia that are defining the region’s dining scene right now.…
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New Barwin, Kelce Documentary Looks at Philadelphia’s Mightiest ‘Underdogs’
Underdogs, a new documentary from former Philadelphia Eagles Connor Barwin and Jason Kelce, shines a spotlight on South Philadelphia’s Vare Gymnastics Team, writes Earl Hopkins…
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Vonda Bucci, Matriarch of John’s Roast Pork in South Philadelphia, Remembered
Vonda Bucci, the matriarch of John’s Roast Pork, whom many nicknamed “The Queen of South Philly sandwiches,” has passed away, writes Craig LaBan for The…
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SS United States to Find New Home, Underwater As An Artificial Reef
Just days after a judge temporarily halted a court-imposed deadline for the SS United States to vacate its dock in South Philadelphia, the once famed…
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Philadelphia Musician Dave Petersen Slaps Stickers All Over South Philly in Hopes of Finding a Kidney
Dave Petersen is on a quasi-guerrilla marketing campaign to find a kidney, as a few weeks ago he begged for a kidney while on stage…
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