Calendar Events – October 30 Issue
Thursday, October 31
Dickinson Square West Civic Association Trick or Treating at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The civic association presents safe corridor for trick or treating in Dickinson Square West. The following blocks will be...
Third district community crime bulletin – August 26 to September 1
From Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, there were two robberies throughout the 3rd Police District in South Philadelphia with one arrest, bringing 2019’s reported robbery totals to 165 with 44 arrests.
During this same time,...
Eurobar opens in Italian Market
It was finally the proper time to gracefully open the doors.
After eight long years of planning, renovating and decorating, Chris Fetfatzes and Heather Annechiarico have officially opened a new “Eurobar” and restaurant at the...
Money boosts education foundation
The Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presented a check for $95,000 to The Legacy of Love Foundation via The Philadelphia Foundation on June 14 as part of the chapter’s 95th anniversary...
Councilmember Johnson: CSX indicated 25th street viaduct restoration project “is dead”
During a February meeting with city officials, CSX indicated that its project to restore the elevated railroad viaduct above 25th Street “is dead,” according to Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson.
“It is outrageous for CSX...
South Philly man returns home after hospitalized 16 weeks with COVID-19
Sixteen weeks ago, the world changed for Frankie Marchiano.
The lifelong South Philadelphia resident was feeling fine on March 25. The next day was a different story, kicking off a lengthy battle with COVID-19, which...
Barbacoa opens kitchen to support hunger drive
Photo by Mike Prince
As business owners who live walking distance from their restaurant, Cristina Martinez and Ben Miller saw the immediate need to feed hungry neighbors.
The married couple owns the South Philly Barbacoa at...
Preview: HS football kicking off
By Joe Mason and Mark Zimmaro
High school football season is back.
Teams around the city have been working hard under the hot August heat to prepare for the 2021 season as football returns to its...
Vicinity Energy files anti-competitive pricing complaint against Philadelphia Gas Works
On Monday, Vicinity Energy filed an anti-competitive pricing complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission against Philadelphia Gas Works over PGW’s proposed gas price hikes.
PGW presented Vicinity with an offer in February that would...
Honoring the legacy of Ron Donatucci
The 2300 block of S. 21st Street was renamed to honor Ronald Donatucci Sr. for his service to the city.
The block was ceremoniously renamed “Ronald R. Donatucci Sr. Way” on Saturday as family, friends...
