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South Philadelphia: Sam Jacobson Brings British Comfort Food to East Passyunk

October 16, 2015Thomas F Beck

Don’t call it a restaurant. “It’s a pie shop,” said Sam Jacobson, the owner and operator of Stargazy, a Philadelphia eatery serving authentic British comfort foods. “I just don’t want people to think it’s a restaurant,”

Business

East Passyunk: A Destination for All Generations

November 24, 2014

Cheesesteaks, “youse guys” and boxing may not be out of Philadelphia’s culture quite yet but that doesn’t mean they couldn’t eventually be on the brink of extinction. Maybe not but they are being pushed to

Fashion

East Passyunk: Selling Knick Knacks Made in Philadelphia

November 5, 2014

A T-shirt that reads, “single with cats,” is one of the first things a customer see when they walk into Knack Philadelphia. That and a tote bag that states, “cats are my bag.” “I have

Bella Vista

South Philadelphia: Five Relics With A New Future

October 15, 2014

The various neighborhoods of South Philadelphia are engraved with rich history, whether it be the earliest churches in the country or the traces of an old company. Either way, this history has left behind an

Environment

East Passyunk: Urban Jungle Helps Beautify Homes

October 15, 2014

A walk down Tasker Street from the subway to Urban Jungle on Passyunk Avenue takes one past two or three neighborhood Italian restaurants but nothing beats fresh tomatoes from your own garden. Kristin Mulvenna, the

Arts and Entertainment

East Passyunk – Five Places You Should Know

February 19, 2014tub10245

One of the most sought-after neighborhoods to live in and visit in Philadelphia is the area of East Passyunk. The area extends east of Broad Street from Washington Avenue to Snyder Avenue. The neighborhood’s history

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