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History: The Privy Diggers Find History Beneath the City

June 25, 2021 Thomas Nemec

In Philadelphia, history can be found around every corner. But a group of friends who call themselves The Privy Diggers have been finding it 20- to 30-feet underground. The Privy Diggers consist mainly of Michael

Bella Vista: A Pet Shop’s Struggles During the COVID-19 Pandemic

January 4, 2021 Victoria Lucas

Pit-Stop HQ, a local pet-shop in the Bella Vista, struggled with business at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The owner and employees share what they had to overcome for the business and the dogs.

COVID-19: Thrift Stores Face Economic Pressures of Pandemic

December 9, 2020 Donovan F Hugel

Businesses worldwide have been forced to make widespread changes due to the pandemic. How have thrift stores, which are staples of local communities, dealt with the challenges?

Passyunk: Director of Business Improvement District on Helping Local Retailers Weather Pandemic

November 30, 2020 Ashley Elizabeth Mir

Adam Leiter answers questions on how the East Passyunk Avenue has handled COVID-19.

COVID-19: Lascala’s Birra is Just One Passyunk Business Adjusting to Pandemic

November 6, 2020 Ashley Elizabeth Mir

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted small business sectors across the city, and East Passyunk Avenue is no different. Businesses along the avenue have lost revenue due to the pandemic with fewer people traveling through

Sports: Phandemic Crew Offers Solace and Unity for Phillies Fans

October 19, 2020 Samiya Green

The Phandemic Krew spent the entire baseball season outside of Citizens Bank Park, helping baseball fans cope with COVID-19 and sporting events without spectators.

South Philadelphia: GRASP Introduces Residents to Political Candidates

February 10, 2020 Nicolette White

Community organization brings political candidates and local voters together to speak on topics residents feel need more attention

East Passyunk: South Philadelphia Residents Seeking Answers After December Explosion

January 24, 2020 Trevor Griner

South Philadelphia residents said they have more questions than answers two months after a deadly explosion rocked the 1400 block of South Eighth Street. The explosion killed two people and left dozens without a home

East Passyunk: Stepping Back to a Simpler Time

January 23, 2020 Michael Carey

Typewriters, books just a few ways East Passyunk is bringing nostalgia back

East Passyunk: Sitting Down with the “Pope of Passyunk”

January 21, 2020 Michael Carey

With his family history running deep within Passyunk Avenue since the age of five, Michael GianGiordano I has remained dedicated to the community through government and real estate. With his years of being in the