Full college scholarship going to South Phila. HS senior
A South Philadelphia High School student will receive a college scholarship thanks to a lifelong public education advocate.
Dr. Shawn Joseph will give a four-year scholarship, including tuition and books, to a class of 2023...
Theatre Exile to highlight local playwrights through development program
South Philly-based theater company Theatre Exile will highlight the works of three local playwrights through its play development program, Studio X-hibition.
The program will include virtual readings over Zoom of each script by professional actors...
Shootings back on rise in South Philly neighborhoods
Gun violence in South Philadelphia neighborhoods has seen an increase over the last few months, according to recent statistics released by the Office of the City Controller.
South Philly has witnessed 33 shootings, including eight...
The Kitchen Consigliere cooks cuisine with a side of compassion
For chef Angelo Lutz, opening his critically-acclaimed The Kitchen Consigliere was an opportunity for a second chance.
After his release from federal prison on a mafia-related racketeering conviction, the South Philly native wanted to give...
Southern to honor 4
South Philadelphia High School will honor four former teachers and community members at its Annual Award of Excellence on Nov. 5.
The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at the Waterfall Room,...
South Philly residents star in play about ship lost at sea
Stranded on a ship amidst an ambiguous era drifting through an ambiguous sea, two South Philly residents are trying to navigate home.
And, perhaps, find themselves, as well, along the way.
In its latest...
Restaurant Week begins Monday on East Passyunk
East Passyunk’s Restaurant Week is back and celebrating its 10th annual event.
From Feb. 28 through March 11, foodies can take advantage of premier lunch and dinner opportunities at affordable prices in East Passyunk’s bustling...
Philly L+I: Contractor “did not comply” after failed March inspection of collapsed Point Breeze...
A house that collapsed on the 2000 block of Watkins Street in Point Breeze early Saturday morning failed its most recent inspection of its foundation in mid-March, according to city Department of Licenses and...
Sean 9 Lugo brings the immigrant experience to Paradigm Gallery + Studio
As a first-generation American with a mother born in Cuba and a father born in Puerto Rico, Sean 9 Lugo was raised with the “immigrant mentality.” Lugo’s work channels this not only in its...
South Philly resident Lozzi wins teaching prize
A South Philly native was one of three teaching grand prize winners of the Citadel Heart of Learning Awards.
Louis Lozzi, a Pennsport resident who teaches at Paul Robeson High School for Human Services, was...
