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South Philadelphia: Five Things To Do This Summer

July 3, 2014

South Philadelphia is home to several summer hotspots, from the Italian Market to Citizens Bank Park. Although open-air markets and Phillies games can be fun, there are a lot of other things do in the area

Food

South Philadelphia: Five Places to Eat Ethnic Cuisine

June 10, 2014

Forget Pat’s and Geno’s. South Philadelphia’s food culture encompasses much more than just cheesesteaks. The area is home to a vibrant mix of ethnic communities and it is only apropos that South Philadelphia’s gastronomical offerings

Featured Stories

5th Street: Five Places You Need To Know

February 26, 2014

While 5th Street is home to many diverse groups of people, one aspect seems to be valued among everyone – a close-knit and long-lasting community. These five places have served multiple generations and remain at

Featured Stories

Queen Village: Philly AIDS Thrift Going Strong After Eight Years

October 17, 2013 George W. Miller

South Philadelphia favorite Philly AIDS Thrift celebrated its eighth anniversary this past weekend – and it has a lot to celebrate as a local style hub as well as a charitable organization. The store, which

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Restaurants Support Schools with Burger Brawl

May 5, 2013

Makers of 24 of the professed “best” burgers Philadelphia has to offer competed Sunday in the third annual charity Philadelphia Burger Brawl at the Fleisher Art Memorial at 719 Catherine St. Burgers from restaurants around

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: Groups Convene First Neighborhood Leadership Conference

April 11, 2013

Leaders and members of several organizations in South Philadelphia and around Greater Philadelphia met recently at the Mummers Museum, 1102 S. Second St., for the first Neighborhood Leadership Conference. “It’s a conversation between and among

Featured Stories

Queen Village: Over Time Neighbors Become Like Family

June 17, 2012

https://vimeo.com/43919159] Tucked away on the eastern edge of Queen Village the residents of the 100 block of Fitzwater Street act more like family than as just neighbors. “This is the first and only house I

QVNA President Jeff Hornstein, Councilman Mark Squilla and Rep. Michael O'Brien talk with Architect Jason Austin about the proposed changes to the Weccacoe Playground building.
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South Philadelphia: Residents Celebrate Upcoming Changes to Weccacoe Playground

June 4, 2012

https://vimeo.com/43392422] The Queen Village Neighbors Association has big plans for Weccacoe Playground. A decade ago residents referred to the playground, a public park on the 400 block of Catherine Street, as “Broken Glass Park,” but

Queen Village

South Philadelphia: Local Playground to Receive Funds for Renewal

April 11, 2012

Between the graffiti, chipping paint and ancient swing set, Weccacoe Playground doesn’t look like a popular place for children to play. It appears almost neglected. But the playground at the corner of Fourth and Catherine

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: George W. Nebinger Elementary School Survives

December 7, 2011

https://vimeo.com/33277213] For George W. Nebinger School, Nov. 2 stood as a significant tick on the school’s timeline. That day, the School District of Philadelphia announced it would close nine schools in an effort to alleviate

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