South Philly Review

01/11/2026

January 19 MLK Volunteer Workday in FDR Park & #8211; from 9 a.m. to noon, at Meadow Lake at FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Ave. Volunteer activities include removing invasive plant species, cutting vines, litter and trash pick-up, and other general park stewardship tasks that help care for this historic Olmsted-designed park. Free, registration required. Open to […]

January 19

01/10/2026

Cradles to Crayons is asking for clothing donations to help local families in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

01/09/2026

A violent sport It was almost mind-boggling to read Mark Zimmaro’s report on the career of bare-knuckle fighter John Garbarino Jr. (“ ‘Johnny Cannoli’ ready for Knucklemania VI,” Dec. 31). I am not a fan of boxing even with gloves, and for good reason. The purpose of the whole exercise is to literally make your […]

A violent sport

01/04/2026

Perhaps the only thing larger than Savannah Iamurri’s love of sports is her passion for saving animals. The Girard Estates resident is a senior three-sport athlete at Philadelphia Performing Arts: A String Theory Charter School who excels in soccer, softball and basketball. In her free time, she spends endless hours and her own personal funds to help homeless dogs and other animals in the area.

Perhaps the only thing larger than Savannah Iamurri’s love of sports is her passion for saving animals.

01/01/2026

🎉✨ Happy New Year! ✨🎉

Cheers to fresh beginnings, new opportunities, and all the moments waiting to unfold in the year ahead. 🥂

Thank you for being part of our community — we can’t wait to share what’s next with you!

Wishing you a healthy, happy, and successful New Year! 🌟

12/28/2025

She’s always been a good hustler, but I feel like this year, it’s even more targeted. You’ll see her step up and take off and make a big stop on the defensive side of the court.

John Garbarino Jr.’s last 12 months have involved brutal knockouts, a wedding proposal and cannoli-throwing fisticuffs.

12/27/2025

Universal Alcorn student wins 2025 Block Kids Building Competition Aliana Savanh, a sixth-grade student at Universal Alcorn Charter School, has won the top prize in the local 2025 Block Kids Building Competition and will advance to the National Block Kids Championship. The Block Kids program is a national initiative that introduces students in grades 1–6 […]

Universal Alcorn student wins 2025 Block Kids Building Competition

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas! ✨🎄

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas filled with warmth, laughter, and special moments. May the season bring peace, happiness, and a little extra magic to your day. ❤️

From our team to yours — Merry Christmas!

12/22/2025

State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler received the “Reflections of Hero, Reflections of Services” Award for outstanding work and service in the community in the state of Pennsylvania.

State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler received the “Reflections of Hero, Reflections of Services” Award for outstanding work and service in the community in the state