Academy at Palumbo boys volleyball wins Public League, district titles
A worldwide pandemic had already derailed the last two boys high school volleyball seasons in Philadelphia. The Academy at Palumbo wasn’t going to let it happen again.
When the team’s coach and athletic director EJ...
Undefeated Conto looking to push win streak to 10
South Philly undefeated heavyweight boxer Sonny Conto will face his next challenge on May 13 at Parx Casino in Bensalem.
Conto, who is 9-0 with seven knockouts after defeating Mike Marshall on Feb. 24, will...
South Philly native Mike Koplove receiving honors after MLB career
Mike Koplove’s contributions to baseball might have escaped some fans in the local area.
Having played the majority of his Major League Baseball career in the Pacific Time Zone, only the baseball diehards and night...
Flyers have tough decision with Lindblom
The Philadelphia Flyers have a decision to make.
Well, they have many. But in particular, the National Hockey League’s buyout window opened on July 1 and teams can exercise their right to buy out players...
Always Sonny in South Philadelphia
Sonny Conto’s image is larger than life on the casino’s gigantic LED promotional board, towering over traffic on a busy stretch of Packer Avenue.
His feet are fast. His punches are powerful, but the South...
Saints are champions again
The Palestra can be a special place to create special memories.
The Neumann-Goretti High School boys basketball team has had its fair share over the years, and when the 2021-22 squad needed to push through...
Photos: South Philadelphia girls basketball
The South Philadelphia High School girls basketball team defeated Overbrook 31-29 to give the Rams their first win of the season. Photos by Mark Zimmaro
Big plans in store at Vare Rec
There was a time when Vare Recreation Center was one of the most attractive and active spots in the city.
Over time, the 3.6-acre site at 26th and Morris streets in Grays Ferry had fallen...
String Theory pitcher growing by leaps and bounds
Christopher Valerio outgrew his position behind the plate. Literally.
The Girard Estates resident and senior on the Philadelphia Performing Arts: String Theory Charter School baseball team hit a couple of major growth spurts over the...
