South Philadelphia
Inside One South Philly Couple’s Cat Nightmare
Listen to the audio edition here: William and Valerie Cowan have a lovely home in the East Passyunk neighborhood of South Philadelphia. […]
Stateside Live! Is Getting a $20 Million Glow-Up, Just in Time for Philly’s Biggest Summer
If the South Philly Sports Complex already feels like the center of the universe on game days, it’s about to get a whole lot louder […]
Bomb Bomb Bar Is a Masterclass in South Philly Nostalgia
It was the plastic covers on the tables in the back room at Joey Baldino’s new/old Bomb Bomb Bar that sold me on the beauty […]
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?
Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]
Is the Last Penny Really Worth $5 Million?
Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]
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
Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]
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 […]