South Philadelphia

Property

Morning Headlines: Saffron On Scannapieco’s Bok School Plans

Lindsey Scannapieco’s South Philadelphia project–the renovation and eventual conversion of the former Bok School into a thriving creative maker space for local entrepreneurs (more details here)–has […]

Property

Bart Blatstein Plans Mixed-Use Complex in South Philly

With casino fever taking over yesterday, it was easy to overlook another project Bart Blatstein, one of the applicants who lost out on Philadelphia’s second […]

Property

Tuesday Trinity: Why Won’t This Sell Edition

Keeping in mind that the listing photos are from a previous occupant and not the current one, we still wonder why this South Philly house […]

Foobooz

Dinner At Isaiah’s: South Philly Barbacoa For The Night Owls

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Ben Miller and Cristina Martinez’s weekend taco operation South Philly Barbacoa, but one must wake up early […]

Foobooz

Opening Menus for SouthHouse in South Philadelphia

SouthHouse is a new 60-seat bar and restaurant coming to 13th and Shunk in what the Passyunk Post is calling Lower Moyamesning. The restaurant is […]

Property

Morning Headlines: Casino Developer Faces NIMBY Opposition in South Philly

  Earlier this week, Joel Mathis announced that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will soon bestow Philadelphia’s second casino license to one of the four […]

Foobooz

Best Pre-Brunch In Philly: South Philly Barbacoa

The end of daylight savings time means that twilight falls early, but it also means an extra hour of daylight in the morning. The best […]

Property

Morning Headlines: Local Group Opposes Selling Shuttered School in Point Breeze to Developer

A sudden change in sale plans for the shuttered Walter G. Smith Elementary School at 19th and Wharton has residents miffed: the building is pending sale […]

Property

Morning Headlines: Developer Proposes Mixed-Use Building Across From Pat’s King of Steaks

Put on the market earlier this year, a vacant lot and neighboring building across from Pat’s King of Steaks is now under new ownership. Paul […]

Foobooz

John’s Roast Pork Is Extending Hours

John’s Roast Pork has been known as much for its excellent cheesesteaks and roast pork sandwiches as it has been for its short hours. The South […]

Things to Do

PHOTOS: Kids and Dogs in Halloween Costumes at East Passyunk’s Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) hosted its Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday over the weekend, drawing families and pets from across the region […]

Property

Roundup: The Four Sexiest Homes in Philly

There are only so many words to express what makes a particular home stand out (“Elegant!” “Unique!” “Luxurious!”). How about “sexy”? Below, the four properties […]

Property

Gallery: This Is What A Shuttered Philadelphia School Looks Like

If you’ve been following coverage of the school closings that swept the city, news of how the former Edward H. Bok Technical High School would be living […]

Property

South Philly Pad Going For $1.5 Million

This house seems suited to large gatherings. Judging from the pictures (see gallery below), the 5,000-plus-square foot home enjoys an expanse, the likes of which the open floor […]

Foobooz

It’s the 2014 50 Best Bars in Philadelphia

We asked 25 of the city’s best chefs, bartenders, beer geeks, cork dorks and professional drinkers to weigh in on the best bars in Philly. […]