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Fashion

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

October 18, 2016 Kelley L Hey 0

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 [continue reading…]

Health

South Philadelphia: Five Wellness-centered Businesses around East Passyunk

October 4, 2016 Kelley L Hey 0

Keeping up with health and wellness, both physical and mental, is made easy in South Philadelphia with the numerous gyms, wellness centers and organic-geared stores that have begun peppering the bustling neighborhood. Below are five [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Passyunk: Nightowls on the Avenue Help Keep Crime Down

April 30, 2015 0

Witnesses are bad for crime, so streets packed with potential witnesses are not good settings to commit one, even if it is at night. This is one of the many factors that combine to help [continue reading…]

Neighborhoods

Passyunk: Animal Lovers Find Pet Friendly Options in South Philadelphia Neighborhood

April 29, 2015 0

Anyone with a pet will tell you that Fluffy is more than just an animal. They are a member of the family. And just like a new parent is willing to pay more for the [continue reading…]

Business

Passyunk: Business Improvement District Works to Bring Back Community Culture

April 14, 2015 0

Small businesses in this not-quite-fully-recovered economy are not generally thought of to be a safe bet but on East Passyunk Avenue, Renee Gilinger has bid farewell to much of the doubts and insecurity concerning small, independent [continue reading…]

Uncategorized

Passyunk: Joan Verratti’s Labor of Love

March 5, 2015 2

The Italian culture associated with South Philadelphia may not be as visible as it once was, but what that culture represents is still alive and well in Joan Verratti, owner of Pollyodd, on Passyunk Avenue. [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

South Philadelphia: Five Promising Impacts To The Community

February 24, 2015 0

Given the diverse culture and even more diverse community, South Philadelphia doesn’t fall short to supply all of Philadelphia with people and places that are changing the city for the better. Barbara Chaguaceda Barbara Chaguaceda, [continue reading…]

Religion

Passyunk: Non-denominational Fellowship Welcomes All in South Philadelphia

February 17, 2015 0

When Sean Roche’s pastor at Calvary Fellowship, one of the biggest church groups in Philadelphia, brought up the idea for a South Philadelphia location, Roche jumped at the chance to help. Roche, a teacher at [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

East Passyunk – Five Places You Should Know

February 19, 2014 0

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 [continue reading…]

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