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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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