South Philadelphia
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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Where to Eat in South Philly
While South Philly has historically been heavy on Italian-American classics, you can now find dozens of cuisines and traditions all crammed together amid the rowhouses. […]
Rampant Rodent Feces Shut Down South Philly Bar
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Massage Therapist Eric Elliott Gets Probation in South Philly Sexual Assault Case
Way back in 2016, a Rittenhouse Square woman accused Philadelphia massage therapist Eric Elliott of sexually assaulting her during a massage inside her home. A […]
Metropolitan Opera Visits South Philly to Find America’s Future Opera Stars
On Sunday, November 10th, 25 of the country’s best young opera singers gathered at South Philadelphia’s Settlement Music School to perform in the Metropolitan Opera’s […]
Meet the Philly Neighborhood That Loved Donald Trump the Most on Election Day
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