South Philadelphia
Here’s the Original “King of Jeans” Sign Being Installed in 1994
I remember when this sign went up – “what a disgrace” was how most felt but it somehow grew to be accepted and now loved.” […]
Philly Mag Offers Their Goodbyes to The “King Of Jeans” Sign
Blank. #kingofjeans #southphilly #signs A photo posted by Pennsporter (@pennsporter) on Feb 5, 2015 at 11:33am PST We’re guessing you’ve already heard the news, but […]
Morning Headlines: Proposed 2401 Washington Ave. Project Moves Along
Last month we filled you in on the plans developer Green Construction LLC has in store for the vacant lot at 24th and Washington, which […]
And This Summer’s PHS Pop-Up Garden Will Be …
The Passyunk Post was at the Passyunk Square Civic Association meeting when the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society presented two possible locations for this summer’s PHS Pop-Up Beer Garden. […]
Fire Kills Two, Injures Officer
Two dead in rowhouse fire in South Philly on Daly Street. @fox29philly pic.twitter.com/msTL9sog3Z — Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) January 29, 2015 Two people were killed and […]
You Have a Say in the Development Changes in Store for South Philly
Think Philadelphia’s South District (i.e., Grays Ferry, East Passyunk, Point Breeze, Pennsport, and Whitman) has a dearth in parks? How can the population boom be […]
The Food at South Bowl
Jennifer Choplin will be co-sous chef at South Bowl when it opens (soonish?) in South Philadelphia. Choplin, who has been in the kitchen at many […]
South Philly Neighborhood Named 2nd “Hottest” in the Entire Nation
Have you ever heard of the section of South Philly called Dickinson Narrows? It’s a sliver of a neighborhood tucked between Pennsport in the east […]
QUICKIE: Beanie Sigel Home From Hospital
South Philadelphia-bred rapper Beanie Sigel (aka The Broad Street Bully) is home from this hospital today, after being admitted in critical condition a little over a […]
Blatstein, SugarHouse Appeal Casino Decision
The Inquirer reports this morning that last month’s decision to permit a second Philly casino in South Philadelphia is being appealed by the losing bidders […]
Morning Headlines: Velodrome Developers Meet Opponents During Wednesday Presentation
Developers behind the proposed $100 million velodrome project at FDR Park had their first presentation before the Parks and Recreation Commission yesterday, reports Inga Saffron. […]
The SS United States Is Safe — For Now
The SS United States — the luxury liner long docked across from the IKEA in South Philadelphia — has, finally, some good news. According to […]
The Market at Maglio’s Is Giving Away 500 Pounds of Sausage to Eagles Fans
The brand new Market at Maglio’s at 3632 S 3rd Street (3rd and Pattison) is offering a pound of sausage to the first 500 fans […]
Greatest #SeenOnMyRun Ever? Photos from South Philly Holiday Lights Run 2014
It was fitting that we were treated to a festive dusting of snow flurries yesterday, as runners across the city got amped up for last […]
Morning Headlines: Bicycle Racing Arena Proposed for South Philly
According to Inga Saffron, the proposed $100 million velodrome, which would sit on four of FDR Park’s 300-plus acres, has earned the blessing of both bicycle […]