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HomeEast Passyunk Avenue

East Passyunk Avenue

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

Business

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

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Community Organizations Combat Graffiti

January 3, 2017 Kelley L Hey

In Philadelphia, large-scale murals, art installations from internationally renowned creatives and pop-up art pieces have become standard, with South Philadelphia being no exception. South Philadelphia is known for mosaics from Isaiah Zagar and murals of

Elections

South Philadelphia: Small Businesses Expect No Major Reforms Following Elections

November 5, 2016 Kelley L Hey

The 2016 presidential election has seen its candidates debating on everything from foreign policy to women’s rights, but one economic sector that has gone mostly overlooked by candidates is small businesses. The lack of attention

Mike Bonasera, History of Italian Immigration Museum curator
History

South Philadelphia: A Museum’s Love Letter to Italian Immigration

October 18, 2016 Hayley Chenoweth

East Passyunk Avenue has long been a hub for Italian families, businesses and culture, making it the perfect spot for the History of Italian Immigration Museum, the first and only of its kind in the

Fashion

South Philadelphia: T-Shirt Shop South Fellini Opens on East Passyunk Avenue

October 18, 2016 Kelley L Hey

With its bright-blue exterior and mosaic sign, South Fellini makes its presence known on East Passyunk Avenue. Opened Oct. 1 at 1507 E. Passyunk Ave., South Fellini, owned by Philadelphia filmmakers and artists, Johnny Zito

Environment

East Passyunk: After Success In South Philly, Brothers Expand Grocery Business

May 2, 2016 Abigail Durey

More than six years ago, two brothers dove into their savings and maxed out their credit cards to follow their passion and share it with the people around them. “There was a demand for a

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: Five Hobby Shops To Pique Your Interest

September 24, 2015 Kathryn A Stellato

South Philadelphia is known for its diverse residents. It’s no surprise the area also has a wide range of specialty shops. Whether you’re new to the area, or a native who just wants to try

South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: Grocery Provides Unique Food to the Neighborhood

October 29, 2012

Back in November of 2009, brothers Adam and Andrew Erace, opened up Green Aisle Grocery, a  small yet comprehensive foodery on East Passyunk without any formal business plan. “We really saw how Passyunk Avenue was

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