South Philly Review

04/12/2025

Scientifically speaking, there’s a good chance that the next great scientist could have some strong ties to South Philly’s Grays Ferry neighborhood.

Universal Audenried Charter School on Tasker Street recently celebrated multiple awards at the George Washington Carver Science Fair last month. Award winners ranged in fields of environmental science, zoology and medicine and health. Each student related their project’s inspiration to something close to their personal lives.

Scientifically speaking, there’s a good chance that the next great scientist could have some strong ties to South Philly’s Grays Ferry neighborhood. 

04/12/2025

April 17

Mary J. Blige - Grammy and Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated, “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” at the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets at LiveNation.com.

April 18

Kitten Shower Happy Hour - From 4-7 p.m. at American Sardine Bar, 1800 Federal St. Meet adorable foster kittens, learn about fostering and mingle with animal lovers. Drop off a donation from PAWS’ Kitten Shower Wishlist and get entered to win raffle prizes.

April 18

Comedian Marlon Wayans - Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans is bringing his stand-up to The Event Center at Live! Known for his roles in films like White Chicks, Scary Movie and Scary Movie 2, Wayans promises an evening of laughter. Tickets start at $49.99 and can be purchased at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com.

April 17 Mary J. Blige - Grammy and Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated, “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” at the Wells Fargo Center. Tickets at LiveNatio

04/08/2025

Southern inducting 6 into Hall of Fame

On May 18, South Philadelphia High School will honor its newest class of Hall of Fame inductees. Six graduates -- Anthony Fasolo, Carol Hecht Serotta, Eugene Va

04/06/2025

The April 23 edition of the South Philly Review will include a Super Hero special section.

The Review is looking for nominations of local heroes.

These heroes can be military veterans, local business owners doing a lot to better the community, cancer survivors or anyone who can be viewed as a hero.

April 28 is National Superhero Day.

To nominate a hero, go to lifestyles.media/nomination-form/.

Nominations will be accepted until April 15. ••

The April 23 edition of the South Philly Review will include a Super Hero special section.The Review is looking for nominations of local heroes.Th

04/04/2025

Repo Records celebrates Record Store Day with WXPN

Repo Records on South Street will be one of a dozen local record shops celebrating the release of 88.5 WXPN’s “Homegrown Originals Volume 3” in recognitio

04/03/2025

Local cancer survivor walks the runway for colon cancer programs

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Six models impacted by colon cancer, including JP Lutz of South Philadelphia, took to the fashion-show runway for On The Runway for a Cure & B***y

04/01/2025

A masterpiece of art at 10th and Watkins

Isaiah Zagar’s love for art and unquantified talent for creating mosaics is visible throughout Philadelphia.Zagar’s signature eye-catching stones, glass

03/31/2025

State champs x2 for Neumann-Goretti

(will add photos) Neumann-Goretti High School went 2-for-2 in Hershey as its boys and girls basketball programs both captured state championships on the hard

03/29/2025

April 4

Cocktails for a Cause at Rex - At 6 p.m. at Rex at the Royal, 1524 South St. Build, shake and pour Rex's twists on popular cocktails to benefit the Bethesda Project. Learn to craft quality cocktails that are easy to repeat at any home event. Each ticket sold will benefit the Bethesda Project, a nonprofit at 1630 South St. that promotes services, social justice and more for folks experiencing housing insecurity. Tickets are $60 each or $100 for a pair and available on Resy.

April 5

Sonja Morgan: Sonja in your City - At 8 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, an unfiltered cabaret comedy show. Morgan is the star and fan favorite of hit Bravo TV series “The Real Housewives of New York City” and Peacock’s “Welcome to Crappie Lake.” Tickets start at $19.99 and are available at Philadelphia.LiveCasinoHotel.com, AXS.com and at Shop Live! in the Hotel Lobby.

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GIMME A SIGN!

April 4Cocktails for a Cause at Rex - At 6 p.m. at Rex at the Royal, 1524 South St. Build, shake and pour Rex's twists on popular cocktails to benefit the B

03/23/2025

A sign of hope in the community

Those who pass by Children’s Playhouse at 2501 S. Marshall St. in South Philly’s Whitman neighborhood will be able to catch a small glimpse of what the earl

03/21/2025

🚀 Introducing Beyond the Pages! 🎙️

Donnelly.Media is bringing our stories to life with a brand-new podcast! Beyond the Pages takes you behind the scenes of our publications, diving deeper into the stories, voices, and insights that shape our community.

🔊 Stay tuned for exclusive interviews, expert takes, and the untold details you won’t find in print.

03/19/2025

This singer-songwriter has big dreams

Bobby Eichfeld remembers his daughter Eleta bringing him a piece of paper filled with scribbled lines.  She was about 6 or 7 years old at the time, and

03/18/2025

Candidates have filed for the May 20 primary.

The big race is in the Democratic primary between District Attorney Larry Krasner and former Municipal Court President Judge Pat Dugan.

Republicans did not file a candidate, but the party could organize a write-in campaign for Dugan or someone else. The write-in campaign needs 1,000 valid names of a candidate to be successful. If an effort to write in Dugan is successful and he loses the Democratic primary, he would have the option of accepting the Republican nomination and facing Krasner in the general election. If Dugan declines, the party could choose another candidate.

City Controller Christy Brady is unopposed in the Democratic primary. The Republican candidate is Ari Patrinos.

In the race for Superior Court, the Democratic candidate is Brandon Neuman, a Common Pleas Court Judge in Washington County.

Candidates have filed for the May 20 primary.The big race is in the Democratic primary between District Attorney Larry Krasner and former Municipal Court Pr

03/17/2025

Quaker City String Band, 2025 Mummers Parade co-champion

Fralinger String Band

Joe Fox, Councilman Jim Harrity, Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Controller Christy Brady, state Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty, Rep. Sean Dougherty, Bill Heeney.

South Philadelphia String Band, 2025 Mummers Parade co-champion

Avalon String Band

Pete Smith with Brian Monaghan and Pete Hand, both members of the Ring of Honor

Pat and Nancy Boyle, marching with Ancient Order of Hibernians Officer Daniel Boyle Division 88

Councilman Jim Harrity and district attorney candidate Pat Dugan with the Southwest Philly Breezeway Girls

Geno Barbera, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, Gary Barbera, Police Officer Chris Frazier

Mayor Cherelle Parker, Pete Smith

Philadelphia Pipes and Drums, with Sen. Joe Picozzi

Lorran the green dog

St. Katharine of Siena Irish Dancers

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Quaker City String Band, 2025 Mummers Parade co-championFralinger String BandJoe Fox, Councilman Jim Harrity, Council President Kenyatta Johnson

03/15/2025

March 29

Philly Cocktail Festival - Set to make its debut this spring at Philadelphia’s historic 23rd Street Armory, promising a celebration of the city’s finest cocktails and mixology talent. Guests will get to try up to 15 unique cocktail samples, each designed to delight the senses and celebrate the art of mixology. Philly Cocktail Festival has partnered with The Trauma Survivors Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by trauma through comprehensive mental health services and specialized training for first responders and healthcare professionals. Tickets: www.phillycocktailfest.com.

March 30

She Got Soul - At the Kimmel Center, Capathia Jenkins brings her voice and presence to She’s Got Soul, the next concert of The No Name Pops, featuring the greatest hits of soul and R&B. With music from ladies such as Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan and Adele, the performance takes place at 3 p.m.

March 29Philly Cocktail Festival - Set to make its debut this spring at Philadelphia’s historic 23rd Street Armory, promising a celebration of the ci

03/14/2025

Is East Passyunk the most underrated neighborhood in the city? Is the Academy of Music the best place to see a play? Are the Mummers your favorite event of the year?

All of these topics are up for a vote as Visit Philadelphia announced the finalists for The Liberty Bells, the second annual awards recognizing the city’s most beloved attractions, businesses and cultural institutions.

Is East Passyunk the most underrated neighborhood in the city? Is the Academy of Music the best place to see a play? Are the Mummers your favorite event of the

03/12/2025

Italian-Asian Fusion cuisine comes to E. Passyunk Avenue
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When in Rome, Mark Grika was hit with an idea.Grika, chef and owner of the former Flannel cafe on East Passyunk Avenue, was visiting Italy in August when he