In two South Philly restaurants, cooking with blood runs in the family
From sausage at Gabriella’s Vietnam to cannoli at Ember & Ash, pig’s blood is sweet, unexpected, and rooted in tradition.
Posts tagged with East Passyunk
Your new favorite hoagie shop: Mancuso & Son on East Passyunk now sells sandwiches
The old-school South Philly Italian grocery is expanding into lunch.
Juana Tamale brings cult-favorite birria tacos to Passyunk Avenue
Expect Mexican comfort food for the whole family from chef Jenn Zavala.
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One of four historical figures will replace Andrew Jackson as namesake of South Philly school
All of the options are Black Americans with ties to Philadelphia.
Pandemic typewriter boom: Sales double at Philly shops as the clickity-clack goes viral
It’s not just antique collectibles — faux typewriter keyboards are a hot TikTok trend.
Shop sustainable in Philly at East Passyunk’s new Good Buy Supply
The new shop offers environmentally friendly everyday products like soap, deodorant and laundry detergent.
East Passyunk to redesign neighborhood logo, replacing stereotype of Indigenous person
The offensive image lacks historical accuracy.
South Philly rowhome blaze is the city’s sixth big fire this year
The city's old infrastructure is ripe for disaster.
Where to shop local in Philly on Small Business Saturday
13 destinations where your spending goes even further to support the community.
12 fantastic holiday markets where you can shop local in Philly
From Christmas Village to the West Craft Fest.
One tenth of a mile: What Philly looks like from above
Fairmount Park = broccoli.
GOP mayoral candidate targets East Passyunk restaurant over ‘sanctuary’ fundraiser
Le Virtú's owner says Billy Ciancaglini's posts are inciting harassment.
Philly’s big plan to make streets safer in residential neighborhoods
From more than 20 Slow Zone applications, just two will be chosen for the pilot.
Why hundreds sing Handel’s ‘Messiah’ on East Passyunk each year
The pop-up choir, now in its second season, is the brainchild of two former Philly music students.