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Obituaries

Ralph Dispigno Jr., longtime owner of beloved South Philly Italian restaurant, dies at 93

Ralph's Italian Restaurant Obit

Investigations

Philadelphia police searching for suspect in sexual assault on Broad Street Line

Police Sexual Assault

Food & Drink

Original Tony Luke's cheesesteak shop in South Philly to change name

Tony Lukes Name Change

Holiday

Celebrate Bastille Day in Philadelphia with a French DJ set, block party and food deals

Bastille Day

Festivals

Pop-up festival at Xfinity Live! features snow, snowboardings, and tons of beer samples

Gilson Snow Day

Government

Black Doctors Row in Graduate Hospital becomes first Black historic district in Philadelphia

Black Doctors Row

Food & Drink

Termini family opens ice cream and pastry shop at former Mr. Joe's Cafe location

Termini Nonna and Pops

Family-Friendly

East Passyunk Car Show returns to celebrate 15th year with live music, street vendors

Car Show East Passyunk

Development

Navy Yard's $6 billion plan seeks to create the residential community its owners have wanted for two decades

Navy Yard Plan

Food & Drink

New Mexican restaurant in South Philly to preview menu at the Museum of Art

El Chingon Cemita

Development

Residential tower replaces Virgin Hotel in proposal for South Broad Street development

Broad Lombard Tower

Family-Friendly

Philadelphia Film Society to host free outdoor movie screenings this summer

Movies on the Block

Food & Drink

Stina Pizzeria's next monthly charity dinner to feature collaborative Indonesian menu

Stina Pride Month

Investigations

Two men in custody in South Street mass shooting, officials say

South Street shooting victims

Crime

3 people dead, at least 11 others injured after shooting on South Street

South Street Shooting

Festivals

Odunde Festival returns to South Philadelphia with food, vendors and live performances

2022 Odunde Festival

Festivals

What to expect at the 2022 Philadelphia Flower Show at FDR Park

PHS Flower Show

Food & Drink

Sabrina's Cafe to open Graduate Hospital location at former Honey's Sit 'N Eat

Sabrina's Cafe Graduate Hospital

Children's Health

Why was South Philly's night sky purple on Thursday? For a young girl and the rare condition that took her life

Philly Pink Sky Mila

Family-Friendly

Garden Days return to East Passyunk with pop-up shops, classes and drink specials

East Passyunk Garden Days

Food & Drink

Hawthornes' Block Party returns to South Philly with live music, tons of local beer

Hawthornes Cafe Block Party

Investigations

Man arrested in theft of Hyundai, Kia cars from shipment at South Philly rail yard

Hyundai Vehicles Stolen Philly

Celebrities

Bobby Rydell, 'Wild One' singer and 'Bye, Bye Birdie' star, dies at 79

Family-Friendly

Flavors on the Avenue returns to East Passyunk with street food and live music

Flavors on the Avenue

Investigations

Two Pennsylvania state troopers, civilian killed in crash on I-95, police say

State Troopers I-95

Courts

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson's corruption trial to start next week

Kenyatta Johnson Trial

P'unk Burger’s Girl Scout cookie shakes return to benefit Eastern Pennsylvania troop

Girl Scouts Punk Burger Shake Mint

Transportation

SEPTA receives $9.8 million grant for construction of two bus facilities in South Philly

SEPTA South Philly Transportation Centers

Enjoy a special dinner menu for charity from Stina and the 'Sushi Whisperer'

Yanaga at Stina

Arts & Culture

Take a neighborhood walking tour this spring with Mural Arts Philadelphia

Mural Arts Spring Tour

Pennsport pop-up Freelance Pizza to close at the end of August

Freelance Pizza

Development

Philadelphia unveils redesign plan for Washington Avenue but residents remain frustrated

Washington Avenue Design

East Passyunk Restaurant Week returns, featuring 20 participating locations

East Passyunk Restaurant Week

Family-Friendly

Get a unique tour of a Naval submarine at the Independence Seaport Museum

Submarine Becuna Tours

Investigations

Man fatally stabbed outside Wawa in South Philly, police say

Wawa Stabbing Columbus Blvd

Family-Friendly

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society gives a first look at the 2022 Flower Show 'In Full Bloom'

PHS In Full Bloom

‘Mom Mom’s Soul Food’ pop-up returns for Black History Month to benefit West Philly charity

The Dutch Pop Up Shop

Holiday

'Love Notes' Valentine's Day opera returns to South Philly, features local performers and complimentary cocktails

Love Notes 2.0 East Passyunk

Performances

Bok Building hosting Candlelight Concert series featuring tributes to Taylor Swift, Coldplay, and classic rock

Bok Building Auditorium Candlelight

Celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day with a warm cup of cocoa at these Philadelphia cafés and bars

Assembly Hot Chocolate

Parties

Wine Dive, Sonny’s Cocktail Joint hosting celebration on South Street in honor of Betty White’s 100th Birthday

Food & Drink

South Philly pop-up pairs free pretzels with ice cream to benefit Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium

D'Emilio's Pretzel Pop-Up

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