South Philadelphia
Wild Bill Guarnere and Babe Heffron: A Remembrance
In the span of 14 weeks, Philly and the world lost two heroes. Edward “Babe” Heffron and William “Wild Bill” Guarnere — World War II […]
PHOTOS: QOTA Fifth Anniversary Party on East Passyunk Avenue
QOTA — the monthly queer party on East Passyunk Avenue — turned five this weekend. The occasion was fittingly celebrated at Paradiso, where the first […]
What Will Happen to the King of Jeans Sign?
If you’ve ever been toward the end of East Passyunk Avenue in South Philly, you’ve seen it: The incredible sign for the King of Jeans, […]
Half-Price Burgers on Mondays at Tap Room on 19th
Tap Room on 19th’s Michael Strauss is bragging about his Monday burger deal. And why not? The normally $13 Pat LaFrieda blend is offered for […]
South Philly Barbacoa Tonight at the Garage
Tonight, South Philly Barbacoa is setting up at the Garage at 9th and Passyunk. Benjamin Miller and his wife Cristina Martinez will be cooking up Lamb Barbacoa, Pancita […]
Naval Square Is in Southwest Philly? Coulda Fooled Me
A reader just sent us a link to a late-January article by Inquirer real estate writer Al Heavens about a unit at Naval Square, the […]
A Healthy(er) Cheesesteak At Geno’s?
WHYY has this new(ish) health-based show attached to Newsworks called The Pulse. It talks to doctors and discusses high blood pressure and cholesterol and all […]
Partial Building Collapse at Ninth and Wharton
Perhaps due to snow and ice, the roof has fallen in on 848 Wharton Street, which, according to public record, is owned by Maria Olivieri […]
The South Philly Barbacoa Will Not Happen at Isaiah Zagar Garage
The Passyunk Post is reporting that the South Philly Barbacoa project from Benjamin Miller and his wife Cristina Martinez will not be happening in the Isaiah Zagar […]
Barbacoa at Tap Room on 19th Tonight
We’ve previously told you about the South Philly Barbacoa cart that has been popping up at 8th and Watkins on Sunday mornings. If you’re not […]
Where We’re Eating: Taproom on 19th
There are plenty of gastropub restaurants in South Philadelphia, but this is the first for this particular area, known as Girard Estate. The staff is […]
Make That John’s Roast Beef
John’s Roast Pork is of course known for its roast pork. But the sandwich shack is also known for its cheesesteaks which consistently rank among […]
Meet the “Hipsters of Philadelphia”
Ever wanted an illustrated breakdown of Philadelphia’s variegated, geographically distinct hipster species? Philadelphia designer Kate Otte has created one on her Tumblr.
Resident’s Video of His House Burning After South Philadelphia Gas Explosion
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10202359917252518&stream_ref=10 On Thursday night, a gas explosion rocked Bancroft Street in South Philadelphia. The resident, Ron Talton, a manager at Chris’ Jazz Cafe on Sansom […]
South Philly Barbacoa Cart Launches Sunday
Earlier this month we told you Benjamin Miller and his wife Cristina Martinez were looking to open a South Philadelphia Barbacoa at 1002 Watkins Street. […]