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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Comcast Spectacor Has A $2.5 Billion Master Plan For the South Philadelphia Sports Complex
Comcast Spectacor executives have unveiled a new $2.5 billion plan to transform the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, writes Emily Rose Grassi and Siobhan McGirl for…
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Juana Tamale Owner Jennifer Zavala To Introduce ‘Dollar Dog Nights’ After the Phillies Get Rid Of It
After the Philadelphia Phillies announced that it was canceling its ‘Dollar Dog Nights,’ one South Philadelphia restaurant owner and chef took the reins to debut…
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Center City Housing Units Have Reached A 5-Year High
More new housing units have been built in the Center City area over the past year than in the previous four years, writes Aaron Moselle…
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6 New Sprouts Farmers Market Locations are Coming to the Philadelphia Area
In 2018, Sprouts Farmers Market opened its first Philadelphia store and five years later is continuing to expand its presence, writes Paul Schwedelson for the…
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Penn Community Bank Helps Break Ground on Philadelphia Affordable Housing
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, and regional developers on…
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Federal Donuts is Changing its Name, and Expanding to Las Vegas
As it embarks on a new period of growth, Philadelphia-based Federal Donuts will be opening its first location outside the region in 2024, writes Michael…
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Philadelphia Drone Pilot and YouTuber Faces $182K Fine For Violations
Michael DiCiurcio, a South Philadelphia resident, has grown his popularity with his YouTube videos of him flying his drone all around Philadelphia. However, after several…
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New Vietnamese Cuisine Restaurant, Pho Skyline, Comes to the Italian Market
Pho Skyline, a new Vietnamese cuisine restaurant has opened in the Italian Market of South Philadelphia, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. The…
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Family-Owned Firstrust Bank Celebrates 90 Years of Fostering Trust and Stability Through Generations
The story of Firstrust Bank represents the essence of the American Dream. Founded in the throes of the Great Depression, the bank’s fascinating narrative is…
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Owner of Kay Kay’s Bakery in South Philly Reveals Magic Behind Viral Burn Away Cake Trend
Kaylyn Kahana, owner of Kay Kay’s bakery in South Philadelphia, was happy to share the magic behind the viral burnaway cake trend, report Alex Holley…
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Comcast Expansion is Coming to Philadelphia, Says CEO Brian Roberts
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts has plans to further expand its presence throughout Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Already the largest public…
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The Bellwether District is Set to Transform the Former Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery Site
A massive new project, The Bellwether District, is taking place at the site of the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in Philadelphia, reports Randy Gyllenhaal…
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For Pennsylvania State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, Fixing School Buildngs is Personal
Since State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler was elected to the Pennsylvania House in 2018, cleaning the state’s toxic and aging school buildings has been an important…
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Community Rallies Around South Philly Mexican Restaurants, Helps Replace Stolen Vehicles
When three popular Mexican restaurants in South Philly were victims of vehicle theft last summer, the community showed the owners much-needed support by helping to…
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Philadelphia Students Lend Their Voices For New PBS Cartoon’s Theme Song
“Lyla in the Loop,” a new PBS cartoon has a theme song performed using the voices of Philadelphia second graders, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW…
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What is the Expected Economic Impact of Philly’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Games?
The official match schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been released. As a result, a second look is being taken to analyze the…
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These Are the 3 Best Markets in Philadelphia
Markets play a pivotal role in the community, whether to look for a special ingredient, fresh food from local purveyors, or to eat culturally relevant…




![Penn Community Bank Commercial Real Estate Lending Manager James B. Erb [L] joins elected officials and local developers to celebrate the groundbreaking of 17 publicly-owned parcels for future Turn the Key homes in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood. The bank is helping finance the affordable housing development project.](https://philadelphia.today/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/02/PennCB-PHDC-Ground-Breaking-final.jpg)








































