Mark Zimmaro

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...

Pig out during Porktoberfest

South Philadelphians are getting ready to celebrate spooky season by pigging out. Bake’n Bacon, Philadelphia’s only bacon-themed restaurant located in Bella Vista, is introducing Porktoberfest,...

Bronze Star awarded in South Philly

Lifelong South Philadelphia resident and Vietnam War veteran Jerry Tempesta received a Bronze Star on Sept. 27 in front of family, friends and elected...

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