South Philadelphia
Eagles Opener Forced Postponement of Original FringeArts Opening Night
The FringeArts Festival’s official opening night was originally scheduled for this Thursday. But it turns out that the festivities had to be moved to Friday […]
This South Philly Artist Turned Her Vagina Into Art
If you happen to be strolling through Passyunk Avenue’s boutique gallery Nice Things Handmade, you might spot some artwork on the wall and wonder, “Wait, […]
No Charges in Collision That Killed 11-Year-Old in South Philly
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office has decided not to press charges against the driver who fatally collided with an 11-year-old bicyclist in South Philadelphia in May. […]
Oh Dear Lord: The South Philly Meatball Contest Is Back
Last year, you might remember that the South Philly Meatball Contest turned into an all out war after Top Chef alum Jennifer Zavala had the […]
South Philly Barbacoa Was on Full Frontal With Samantha Bee
We got word a few weeks ago that none other than pioneering late-night host Samantha Bee was filming a segment in Philly for her show Full […]
South Philly Barbacoa Has Returned
South Philly Barbacoa reopened in a new space at 9th and Ellsworth over the weekend, just a few doors down and across the street from […]
You Can Soon Go on a Scavenger Hunt for Isaiah Zagar’s Mosaics
The scavenger hunt we’ve all been waiting for is coming to South Philadelphia. Anyone who has truly admired the work of Philly mosaic artist Isaiah […]
South Philly’s New Medical Marijuana Dispensary Will Have Its Own Yoga and Meditation Studio
It feels like just yesterday that Philadelphia welcomed its first medical marijuana dispensary, Restore Integrative Wellness Center, to Fishtown. Now, we’re already planning for a second, Herbology, […]
Where to Find the Healthiest Eats, Best Workouts, and Outdoor Fun in East Passyunk
Philly has an insanely wonderful fitness scene, but the truth is, many of us tend to stick to our own neighborhoods — we’ve all got […]
Police: Philly Kindergartner Finds Cocaine in Classmate’s Backpack
Philadelphia police are investigating after they say a kindergartner found a packet of cocaine inside a classmate’s backpack at Mastery Charter’s Hardy Williams Elementary School […]
Police Catch Another Coyote, This Time in South Philly
In Philadelphia, it’s not unusual for police to receive calls of animals on the loose. In December, Stormy the Cow twice escaped a Old City nativity […]
South Philly Home Collapses, Father and Son Escape With Minor Injuries
A South Philadelphia father and his 12-year-old son have miraculously survived with only minor injuries after their home in Point Breeze collapsed while they were […]
Philly’s El Carnaval de Puebla Festival Is Back After Brief Hiatus
One of Philly’s largest Latin American heritage celebrations is making a triumphant return at the end of April after taking a year off over fear […]
Eagles Drop Daryl Worley Following Charges of DUI, Resisting Arrest
Eagles cornerback Daryl Worley’s homecoming ended before the Penn Charter graduate ever had the chance to strap on a winged helmet after the 23-year-old was […]
South Philly Diner Takes On the NRA, Pro-Lifers, and Donald Trump
While most local businesses tend to stay out of polarizing political issues, there’s one South Philadelphia restaurant that isn’t shy about letting the world know […]