Author: Nydja Hood

Bella Vista: Anastasi Seafood Is A Family Affair

January 3, 2018Nydja Hood and

Anastasi Seafood has become a household name in South Philadelphia, as this family-run business has stayed true to its claim of serving seafood in the Italian Market for more than 80 years. Located at 1101 S.

Bella Vista: Esposito’s Meats Transcends Generations

January 2, 2018Nydja Hood and

Esposito’s Meats has used its family-first and community-based business model to become the cornerstone butcher shop in South Philadelphia for its 106 years in existence. Attilio Esposito and his Italian-American immigrant family opened their first

East Passyunk: South Philly Bikes Keeps Things Moving

November 9, 2017Alexander Starkman and

At first glance, South Philly Bikes may seem like just a typical bike shop. But to Dan Oettinger (pictured above, left), owner for the past three years, his shop is much more. As the owner, repairman,

Passyunk Square: Father Vincent Farhat Pays Homage To His Family With Unconditional Love In And Out Of Church

October 26, 2017Nydja Hood and

Vincent Farhat (pictured above), pastor at St. Maron’s Catholic Church located at 1013 Ellsworth St., has taken the guidance from his upbringing to provide love and compassion to all people. Farhat’s relationship with his family

East Passyunk: Keeping the Faith In The Italian Community

September 21, 2017Nydja Hood and

Nicholas Martorano is an Augustinian priest who has been the pastor at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church in East Passyunk for the past 33 years. Raised in the area, he has brought the long-standing traditions