Philly tradition: Grease pole competition returns at Italian Market Festival
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What to eat and drink at the 9th Street Italian Market Festival
10 top picks from the giant block party in South Philly.
‘Gabagool’ beer is an homage to Italian-American culture from a South Jersey brewery
You can try it at the Italian Market Festival this weekend.
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