South Philadelphia
South Philly’s Pulitzer-Winning Playwright James Ijames Loves Trash TV Just As Much As We Do
South Philly’s Pulitzer-winning playwright James Ijames returns with not one, not two, but three local shows this season – one starting at the Arden this […]
Will More Philly Restaurants Speak Out Against Donald Trump?
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Is the Last Penny Really Worth $5 Million?
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The Indonesian Cafe Serving Philly’s Most Comforting Breakfast
At Griddle & Rice in South Philly, personal real estate is limited. In the dining room there are only three tables and a handful of […]
South Philly Restaurant Cancels Drag Show Due to Politics
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Lisa Ann Walter of Abbott Elementary Explains What She Loves Most About Philadelphia
No, she’s not from Philadelphia. But if you watch Lisa Ann Walter play Melissa Schemmenti on Abbott Elementary, you’d never know that. In advance of […]
Veteran Philly Journalist A.D. Amorosi Pleads Guilty in Massive Medicare Fraud Scheme
If you’ve been a regular reader of Philadelphia media outlets over the last few decades, you’ve probably encountered a story written by A.D. Amorosi. The […]
Joey Merlino Would Like to Get Some Things Off His Chest
In and out of prison and courtrooms for much of his life, accused — and acquitted — of multiple murders, and survivor of numerous assassination […]
Finally, MAGA Fans Know Where They Can Shop in Peace
Most businesses know that getting political can be tricky. As Philadelphia publicist Peter Breslow put it to me back when I was writing about Hymie’s […]
The Angelo’s Line: A Study in Cheesesteak Devotion (and Patience)
Welcome to Cheesesteak 2.0. A new era of Philly’s iconic sandwich is upon us, and to celebrate, we’re taking a look at the movers and […]
Highway to Hell: Inside PennDOT’s Plan to Widen I-95 Through South Philly
The Southeast Youth Athletic Association is wedged into a small square block in South Philly. On some level, the location is fitting: From the blacktopped […]
Meet the South Philly Author Behind the New TV Show Long Bright River
South Philadelphia author Liz Moore published her novel Long Bright River in January 2020. Barack Obama loved it so much that he put it on […]
Your New Office: Philly’s Best Coffee Shops for Getting Work Done
Sometimes you need to get out of the house for a couple of hours in order to be productive. That’s one of the big perks […]
We May Have New Candidates for Philly’s Biggest Losers of 2025
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South Philly Man Accused of Selling Fake Jason Kelce Memorabilia
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