Two South Philly religious institutions nominated for the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places
The city’s Committee on Historic Designation approved recommendation for two Catholic properties in South Philadelphia to be potentially included on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, an inventory encompassing more than 22,000 properties and...
Civic leader Kyle Shenandoah struck and killed by a moving car in Grays Ferry
Grays Ferry community leader Kyle Shenandoah, 34, was struck and killed by a moving vehicle around 34th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue during the early morning of Aug. 21, police have confirmed.
Upon arriving at...
Philly L&I: Reporting contractors digging under basements is “one of the most important things”...
As the construction boom in Philadelphia persists into the new decade even despite the coronavirus pandemic, unfortunately so have shoddy construction practices. In South Philly alone, there have been two house collapses since May....
Animal hospital coming to Washington Avenue
Healthcare for pets just became a little more accessible for residents in South Philadelphia.
A large general practice urgent care pet facility with multiple specialists will open on Washington Avenue this summer, providing South Philly...
Emergency training drills to take place in South Philly
City officials are warning residents that several emergency units will conduct training exercises in the area from July 27 and 28.
The United States Army Task Force 46, a specialized homeland security response unit, will...
Renderings unveiled for new stretch of Delaware River Trail
By: Tom Beck and Grace Maiorano
At Cherry Street Pier Wednesday evening, The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation unveiled renderings of what the Delaware River Trail will look like from Washington Avenue to Spring Garden Street,...
National spiritual leader Tony Campolo and fellow Eastern University professor serve as new co-pastors...
From developing universities in the Dominican Republic to advising microcredit programs in Indonesia, a pair of reverends bearing decades of global humanitarianism are bringing their benevolence to the corner of 13th and Tasker streets.
In...
South Philly ‘Rosie the Riveter’ turns 100
Ruth Wilson’s secret to longevity is simple.
“Work,” she said with a smile. “I worked until I was 80 years old. It keeps your mind sharp.”
Wilson has kept busy for the majority of her years,...
Keith Suez hoping to light new tradition with ‘Winter Whites’
Some South Philly traditions originated hundreds of years ago. And some new ones are born every day.
Keith Suez is hoping to light the road to the next one.
Last year, the South Philadelphia native wasn’t...
Suspect Tyquan Athinson wanted in connection with Saturday murder at FDR Park
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking suspect 19-year-old Tyquan “FATS” Atkinson in connection to the murder of 20-year-old Nicholas Flacco of Northeast Philadelphia who was fatally shot in FDR Park, located at 19th and...
