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Immigration: Carol Agia And Marco Circelli Discuss History Of Italian Immigration In Philadelphia

July 13, 2018 Laura Smythe 0

Like many Italian-Americans in Philadelphia, Carol Agia’s grandparents came to Philadelphia around the turn of the 20th century. One of her grandfathers immigrated in 1896 at the age of seven, while the other arrived in [continue reading…]

Poplar

Poplar: Ukrainians Still Return to Area to Attend Historic Cathedral

April 23, 2018 Ignudo Thomas 1

In 1907, Bishop Sotor Stephen Ortynsky, the first bishop of the Ukrainian Catholics, purchased the old Cathedral Church. More than 100 years later, Ukrainian Catholics flock to a new cathedral on the same land Ortynsky [continue reading…]

South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: Museum Puts History Of Italian Immigration On Display

September 27, 2017 Minh Mai 1

Throughout the history of the United States, many immigrants have come looking for a better life. While this country can present new opportunities, many immigrants stay grounded to their roots and are proud of their [continue reading…]

Mike Bonasera, History of Italian Immigration Museum curator
History

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

October 18, 2016 Hayley Chenoweth 0

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 [continue reading…]

Business

Tacony: Lorenzo’s Café Espresso Aims to Bring Neighborhood Together

February 24, 2016 Margery Cedano 1

There is no such thing as a grand opening without a ribbon cutting, so what does an Italian cafe owner do when there is no ribbon in sight? Use a red, white and green banner [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Vincent Iannelli Keeps Up 105 Year-Old Family Business

June 11, 2015 0

Walking down East Passyunk Avenue, you might miss this Italian, family-owned and operated pizza shop. Iannelli’s Famous Brick Oven Bakery may be small but third generation owner, Vincent Iannelli, knows his way around the kitchen. [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Olney: Family Bakery Serves Community for 110 Years

October 18, 2013 0

Countless cakes, cookies and other tantalizing pastries fill the cases of Oteri’s Italian Bakery, a family-owned business since 1904. The sweet-smelling bake shop and deli at 4919 N. 5th St. bustles with activity daily. And [continue reading…]

South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: Community Celebrates Growing Mexican Population

June 12, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/43801550] Mark al Simon has a simple request for his South Philadelphia community, which continues to change. “All I ask is we respect each other. From the beginning it was the Irish, then the Italians. [continue reading…]

History

South Philadelphia: Over a Century of Deliciousness

June 14, 2011 0

No matter how much people fight temptation most give in every now-&-then to a little sweet treat.  And in South Philly many feel the best place to grab the tastiest of deserts is at Isgros. [continue reading…]

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