South Philadelphia
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Massive New Development Proposed for South Philadelphia’s Stadium District
A massive new development featuring six buildings, an office tower, and an entertainment complex is being planned in South Philadelphia’s stadium district, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal would be constructed just to the east of the Live! Casino and Hotel. The site was previously occupied by Parx Casino’s South Philadelphia Race…
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SS United States to Depart From South Philly Pier Starting Nov. 14
The SS United States will be departing from Pier 82 in South Philadelphia over two days: November 14-15, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. The iconic ocean liner will first be moving to a docking area in Mobile, Alabama. Okaloosa County, Florida, recently acquired the SS United States in a $10 million and plans…
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Philadelphia Phillies Seek to Obtain Exclusive Rights to One of the Team’s Signature Phrases
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to trademark the phrase, “Ring the bell,” writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The phrase is commonly used and is a reference to the celebratory ringing of the Liberty Bell replica at Citizens Bank Park after every Phillies home run and victory. The Phillies filed two applications with…
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New Project Will Expand Schuylkill River Trail Further Into South Philadelphia
The Schuylkill River Development Corporation is currently working on a project that would expand the Schuylkill River Trail further into South Philadelphia, according to a staff report from The Bharat Express News. The main element of this ambitious plan is a pedestrian bridge over the river that would link South Philadelphia to Grays Ferry. The…
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Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Unveils New 15-Year Plan to Grow, Add Jobs, and Increase Revenue
Philadelphia Regional Port Authority recently unveiled an outlined a new 15-year plan that will lead to exponential future growth, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The plan includes deepening the Delaware River, buying up more land, and a potential joint venture with the developer behind the Bellwether District. Officials noted that the projects identified…
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United States Moving Day Deadline Passes, Ongoing Legal Battle Heads to Mediation
The deadline for SS United States to move from its South Philadelphia dock has come and gone without a clear resolution. Now, the ongoing legal dispute is heading toward mediation, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Anita Brody, who originally set the September 12 eviction deadline. She…
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Mighty Bread Company Expands Into the Beer Scene, Releases Debut Drink
Mighty Bread Company has expanded its cafe menu of toasts, salads, sandwiches, and snacks to now include beer, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Moreover, Mighty Bread has debuted the first beer under its brand, called Amici del Pane (“bread friends”). A while back, Mighty Bread owner Chris DiPiazza started thinking about the similarities…
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SS United States Caretakers Have Until Sept. 12 to Remove Historic Ocean Liner from South Philly Pier
After a prolonged legal battle, a federal judge has ordered the caretakers of SS United States, the 70-year-old ocean liner known as the “Queen of the Seas,” to move the vessel from its pier in South Philadelphia by September 12 or lose possession, writes Edward Helmore for The Guardian. “You’re not entitled to be at…
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8-Year-Old South Philly Girl Sells Lemonade, Makes Enough for Taylor Swift Concert Tickets
Eight-year-old Philadelphia girl Elena Flores is a huge Taylor Swift fan, but never had the chance to see that pop star perform live in concert. After missing last year’s Taylor Swift performances in Philadelphia, she decided she had to see Swift before the Eras Tour ends this December. Knowing how expensive and hard to get…
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This Philadelphia Dive Bar Was Named One of the Best in the Nation
The United States is filled with hundreds of dive bars that hit the spot for all kinds of customers, and one of the 30 best is located in Philadelphia, writes Meagan Drillinger for Far & Wide. Ranking ninth on the list is Bob & Barbara’s Cocktail Lounge on South Street. Opened by Robert Porter and…
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Firstrust Bank to Once Again Support Annual Point Breeze Community Appreciation Day
Firstrust Bank is excited to once again support the Point Breeze Community Appreciation Day in the neighborhood where the bank was founded 90 years ago. The theme of this year’s event, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 12-8 PM in the Point Breeze neighborhood of South Philadelphia, is Education Matters 2024. Point…
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South Philadelphia Rooftop Bar Named Among Top 10 Best in the World
A recent survey conducted by SkyCity compiled a list of the best rooftop bars in the world, and Philadelphia is home to one of them, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Bok Bar in South Philadelphia was ranked the ninth best rooftop bar in the world. Located atop the former Bok Vocational High School, Bok Bar…
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Wells Fargo to Remove Its Name from South Philadelphia Sports Arena Next Year
Wells Fargo has announced that it will discontinue its naming rights deal with the Philadelphia sports arena when the bank’s contract expires next year, write Gillian Tan and Christopher Palmeri for Bloomberg. “Wells Fargo regularly reviews and adjusts our overall sponsorship strategy,” the bank said in a statement. “As such, we have made the business…
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Jeffrey Lurie May Sell a Stake of the Philadelphia Eagles
Jeffrey Lurie is reportedly exploring the possibility of selling a minority stake in the Philadelphia Eagles, writes Gillian Tan for Bloomberg. To this end, he is working with BDT & MSD Partners to gauge interest from potential suitors. The team may be valued at more than $7.5 billion in any transaction. That number would represent…
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Mural Arts Philadelphia To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Annual Wall Ball on May 3
Mural Arts Philadelphia announced the return of its Wall Ball 2024, celebrating its 40th Anniversary to be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia. Presented by Citizens, the organization’s signature fundraiser will take on its year-long theme – Roots & Reimagination – honoring its past and present that have…
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin Buy 2,000 Tickets For Pivotal Game 6 Against the Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers owners and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin have purchased over 2,000 tickets to Thursday night’s playoff Game 6 against the New York Knicks, writes Andrew Porter for KYW Newsradio. This comes after concerns that too many Knicks fans took over the Wells Fargo Center for Games 3 and 4. “The tickets will be distributed…
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Breezy’s Deli & Market Opens in South Philly, and Its Like a ‘Neighborhood Wawa’
When a chef decides to start something similar to Wawa but focused on a neighborhood, the result is the highly anticipated new Breezy’s Deli & Market that opened this past weekend in South Philadelphia, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chef Chad Durkin spent a decade working on Washington Avenue, on the line that…
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$1B Has Been Invested Into the Delaware River Waterfront in the Past Decade, Another $10B Could Be Forthcoming
According to an economic impact report commissioned by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, private developers invested nearly $1 billion into Delaware River waterfront over the last decade. Another economic impact study by Econsult Solutions forecasts another $10 billion will be invested by the private sector in the next decade, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Most…
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