Taking Karate to another level
Louis Castelli Jr. remembers being in his dad’s karate dojo, barely able to walk, but beginning his journey.
“It was awesome. I started when I was 2½ years old running around here and watching my...
Meet the most dedicated teacher in all of Philadelphia, Sally Avitalle
When Beth Coleman was a first-grader at St. Monica Roman Catholic School, she remembers feeling lucky. That’s because she got the cool teacher, Mrs. Avitalle.
“She was a fun teacher,” said Coleman. “I still have...
Oh, Canada, can Opanel pitch
Kevin Opanel has come a long way to help the Neumann-Goretti High School baseball team’s quest for a championship.
In fact, he even crossed the border.
The Saints’ senior arrived in South Philly two years ago...
After loss to Steelers, Wentz, Eagles still struggle to find consistency
By Al Thompson
PITTSBURGH -- The Eagles offense scored the most points in a game this season last Sunday, and it wasn't enough.
The Birds (1-3-1) lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 38-29 at Heinz Field in...
Police fatally shoot 12-year-old who they say shot at them
A 12-year-old boy has died following a shootout with police on 18th street near Barbara Street in South Philly’s Marconi Plaza neighborhood.
According to police, four plain clothes officers of the South Task Force were...
RBI Kids play WIFFLE tournament at Citizens Bank Park
More than 30 young players had the opportunity to play WIFFLE ball at Citizens Bank Park in a tournament for RBI Kids.
RBI Kids, which stands for Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities, provides children 12...
Arlene Love takes center stage in (re)FOCUS celebration
The seven-decade career of artist Arlene Love will be the central theme of the upcoming exhibition: Arlene Love: Selections from Seven Decades.
Curated by Amie Potsic, the inaugural exhibit at the new location of the...
New name for former oil refinery site
The site of the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refinery in South Philadelphia will officially be called the Bellwether District.
Hilco Redevelopment Partners, which is repurposing the 1,300-acre property, announced the branding change on Monday...
South Philly businesses feel the pain of an economic downturn
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In the wake of last week’s citywide mandate to close dine-in access at restaurants, June BYOB has gone from a white-tablecloth fine dining establishment to somewhat of a takeout joint - just with more...
Palumbo’s Andrew Fagans shining in the spotlight
Andrew Fagans has a lot of confidence pumping through his veins.
He’s only a sophomore at the Academy at Palumbo but he believes the small high school in South Philadelphia won’t be his final stop...
