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Termini Brothers Bakery prepares more than 2,000 cupcakes for Fourth of July celebration

Close to a century ago, two Sicilian brothers set sail for South Philadelphia with suitcases and recipes. After Giuseppe reunited with his sibling, Gaetano, who had arrived one year earlier, the duo opened a small...

Community expresses concern on fate of Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery

Crowds from across the area convened at Seafarers International Union, 2604 S. 4th St., this week to voice concerns about recent incidents related to Philadelphia Energy Solutions. In response to the June 21 explosion, which...

Lower Moyamensing thespian takes up storytelling in the historic district

After sprinting around Franklin Square on a humid morning last week, children seeking some shade and stories gathered around a circular bench nestled under an oak tree.  The youngsters were enchanted with a bell rung...

South Philadelphia High School remembers history teacher’s nationwide patriotic gesture

Sixty years ago, a South Philadelphia High School history teacher ventured on a journey around the country’s 13 original states.   As the territory of Alaska was being admitted into the Union, Philadelphia hosted a colossal...

Workshop held in South Philadelphia contributes to new legacy mural

Depicting Philadelphia’s past and future, a medley of mosaics, maps and portraits will soon color the cityscape of 23th and Market streets. Developed from visions cultivated at citywide workshops, the new piece of public art,...

Teenager breaks online record for most temporary tattoos in an effort to raise library...

Seventeen-year-old Giovanna Cicalese bedecked her body with temporary tattoos at the Thirsty Soul, 1551 W. Passyunk Ave., last Thursday evening.  But the collage of “Finding Nemo” and “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” images accumulated along her...

Lower Moyamensing drummer and actor climbs in dinosaur suit for an exhibition opening

Whether seizing the stage behind a drum kit at Boot and Saddle or portraying a pirate in plays at the Walnut Street Theatre, Lower Moyamensing resident Steve Gudelunas dabbles in many mediums of performance. His...

Palumbo boys volleyball is back-to-back Public League champs

In sports, most teams - professional, collegiate intramural or otherwise - have their ups and downs throughout the season. But the Academy at Palumbo’s boys volleyball team didn’t have one of those seasons, at...

City unveils new report detailing the status of the Philadelphia Resilience Project

The City of Philadelphia released its most recent update on the Philadelphia Resilience Project last Wednesday, and it highlighted achievements made in areas such as increasing treatment options, reducing overdoses and reducing criminal activity...

Employment program geared toward those living with disabilities partners with South Philly grocery

Emerging artists and entrepreneurs living with disabilities gathered on Friday afternoon at Rowhouse Grocery, a community-based fresh food supplier at 17th and McKean streets. Among locally grown produce, the blooming merchants sold their original print...
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