Mark Zimmaro

Mark Zimmaro is a reporter for the South Philly Review. Follow him on Twitter @mzimmaro or email at mzimmaro@newspapermediagroup.com

A historic season for Southern soccer

Last year certainly wasn’t easy.  The South Philadelphia High School girls soccer team had endured a tough, winless season (0-9) in 2023. It was the...

Lt. gov joins Johnson in talk on guns

Local conversations on gun violence are receiving statewide attention. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited City Hall to take part in one of City Council President...

6 days of RockyFest

Yo, Adrian. They did it! After the success of the first “Rocky Day” last year, the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation decided to go another round...

Extended Day, Extended Year at Southwark

Mayor Cherelle Parker and Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington visited South Philadelphia’s Southwark Elementary School to update families on the Extended Day, Extended Year pilot...

Red Red Dine

The pandemic put an end to many growing traditions, but after a five-year absence, the Red Gravy Cook-Off is returning to South Philadelphia.  Organized by...

William Penn Foundation donates big money to Clef Club

A South Philly music institution will see a major renovation project thanks to a multi-million dollar-gift from the William Penn Foundation. Just before the start...

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