Food showcase for a good cause
When a young Mexican butcher died because he didn’t have the means to proper healthcare, community leaders stepped up to make a difference for the future.
The Garces Foundation will hold the 10th Food Fest...
Briefs: September 13, 2022
Yo’ South Philly Phestival on Sunday
The Yo’ South Philly Phestival Live!, a partnership of Live! Casino Hotel and Philadelphia and local neighborhood associations, will take place on Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 8...
Community Calendar: September 13, 2022
September 14
Happy Hour at Magic Gardens - From 5-8 p.m. at Magic Gardens, 1020 South St., the last crafting happy hour of the year. Treats from Ramona Susan’s Bake Shop to go along with...
Burger Brawl returns
Who has the best burger in Philadelphia?
That title is once again up for grabs as Philly Burger Brawl makes its tasty return to Xfinity LIVE! on Oct. 23. After a two-year hiatus due to...
South Street festival on Oct. 1
There’s a new name and a new date, but the same party atmosphere can be expected along South Street for a new fall festival.
South Street Fest will take place on Oct. 1 from 11...
Presbyterian Historical Society hosting reception for new exhibit
The Presbyterian Historical Society, 425 Lombard St., recently announced that it will be hosting an opening reception for its Building Knowledge and Breaking Barriers exhibit on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 5:30 p.m.
Originally postponed due...
Briefs: September 7, 2022
Frank Sinatra lecture at Mario Lanza Museum
The Mario Lanza Institute will present a one-hour lecture presentation on Frank Sinatra at the Mario Lanza Museum, 1214 Reed St., on Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.
Entitled “Frank...
Community Calendar: September 7, 2022
September 8
Meet me on South Street - Starting at 4 p.m. along South Street from Front to 11th Street, many businesses open at noon and most restaurant deals start around 4 p.m. and continue...
Rave reviews for restaurant-themed book
Natalie Pantaleo always thought it might be a children’s book that landed her on the bookshelves of her favorite stores.
The South Philly native had written three children’s books and shopped them around to publishers...
Take a stroll on East Passyunk Ave. on Saturday
East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, home to more than 160 independently-owned businesses in South Philadelphia, is hosting Second Saturday September Sidewalk Sale and Stroll, an all-day affair of shopping locally-made, Philadelphia-themed, and vintage finds from...