South Philadelphia

Cleaning: It’s the one spring trend that never goes out of fashion. For its part, the city makes a valiant effort in cleaning and greening, offering free trees through Philadelphia Parks and Recreation’s TreePhilly program,

An art-deco brick tower rises over Pennsport, a silent witness to the rapid growth of the surrounding neighborhood.  As new housing goes up on what seems to be every corner, Mount Sinai Hospital sits empty.

East Passyunk is well known for its restaurants, local markets, mom and pop shops, boutiques, bakeries and corner bars. The neighborhood is easily one of the most desirable places to live in the city of

Seventy-year-old Tom Stack hobbles over to his ivy-green recliner and leans back, lighting a cigarette and hoisting his metal cane between his legs. He then stares over the room, points — sans hauteur or pomp

South Philadelphia is known for its small, close-knit communities.  The diligent involvement of neighbors keeping their communities clean, safe, entertained and well-fed allows that family atmosphere to flourish. Pennsport and its adjoining neighborhoods reap the

Recognizing the relationship between a sustainable environment and a healthy state of mind and body, Down Dog Healing Café provides its customers with a way to experience this connection. Kei Kurimoto, who has previous experience

Great beer and great food should go together. That’s how a delicious Pennsport partnership got started between the 2nd Street Brew House, located on Second and Morris streets, and the Guerrilla Ultima BBQ food truck, helmed

“Is there anything more beautiful than to celebrate a goal?” asks PhillyMex founder Emilio Alcaide on the league’s Facebook page. Alcaide did not play soccer much in Mexico but upon arriving in South Philadelphia, he