Mario Lanza Museum and Institute finds new home in Passyunk Square
Walls of the Mario Lanza Institute and Museum, located on the first floor of the Columbus House at 712 Montrose St., have slowly muted and dated.
However, some individuals are brushing dust off the memorabilia — and...
A Bear for all seasons
A stuffed animal on an abandoned bike literally has people stopping at 24th and Catharine streetsBy Bill GelmanThe South of South neighborhood has an unofficial mascot. You’re not going to see him hanging out at...
Readers’ Choice: Shift it into victory mode
Readers’ Choice: Shift it into victory modePhoto by Maria YoungWhen Frank Saur received a phone call last week that 11th Street Auto had earned Readers’ Choice bragging rights for auto mechanic, his first words were “I...
Readers’ Choice: Victory is in the bag
Photo by Maria YoungOne mention of the word “snow,” and the first stop preparing for the storm to-do list is typically the local supermarket, With the “S” word being in the recent 7-day forecast, not...
Readers’ Choice: A cents-ible location
Photo by Maria YoungHer love for South Philly is so advanced that Dawn Hirsch, owing to company seniority, petitioned to enhance her managerial vocation through a transfer to PNC Bank Packer Park Branch. Granted her...
Readers’ Choice: A comforting response
Photo by Maria YoungPlanning a funeral is never a good thing.The idea of losing a loved one is something none of us enjoy dealing with, but it’s part of life. Residents count on the staff...
Readers’ Choice: Doing a victory dance
Readers’ Choice: Doing a victory dancePhoto by Maria YoungHere is a familiar name for you — Jason Douglas DanceAdelphia. We are not just talking about it being Philadelphia’s longest-running dance studio. Well when it comes to the annual...
Readers’ Choice: Something to smile about
Readers’ Choice: Something to smile aboutPhoto by Maria YoungThere are a good amount of people out there who hate going to the dentist. For some, it’s fear while others just don’t like visiting the dentist. But...
Readers’ Choice: Well-scripted
Photo by Maria YoungDr. Joseph Renzi welcomes patients young and old — we are talking as young as 16 and as old as 101. No matter his or her age, he takes an interest in each and...
Readers’ Choice: A handle on her market
Photo by Maria YoungGianna Ginnetti knew since her sophomore year at Neumann-Goretti High School that she wanted to be a real estate agent. Guess what the 2010 graduate is doing today. Yep, she is a...