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Torta shop from South Philly Barbacoa opening later this month

October 18, 2016October 18, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 1149 S. 9th St., 9th Street, Christina Martinez, El Compadre, Isaias Berriozabal, Los Taquitos de Puebla, South Philly Barbacoa min read

South Philly Barbacoa recently cut back its hours to weekends-only, which was a disappointment to many customers of the highly-praised restaurant. A photo posted by El Compadre (@calle9elcompadre) on Mar 7, 2016 at 11:15am PST Soon you’ll be able to enjoy tortas

Featured Food & Dining Queen Village

Mi Lah Vegetarian to open restaurant in former Hostaria da Elio location on 3rd Street

October 17, 2016October 17, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 3rd Street, 615 S. 3rd St., Hostaria da Elio, Jason Lay, Mi Lah Vegetarian min read

Hostaria da Elio closed its doors at 615 S. 3rd St. at the end of May after 16 years in the location. A new vegan restaurant is now in the works for that Queen Village storefront. Mi Lah Vegetarian will

East Passyunk Crossing Featured Retail

Fabric Horse to close storefront later this month

October 10, 2016October 9, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 1737 E. Passyunk Ave., Closings, East Passyunk Avenue, Fabric Horse min read

It has been five years now that Fabric Horse has called East Passyunk Avenue its home. The retail store featuring handmade bags, utility belts and more won’t be around to celebrate the 6th anniversary of this location in the spring. Instead,

Education Featured Passyunk Square

Andrew Jackson Elementary teacher receives the ‘Oscar of teaching’

October 6, 2016October 6, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth Andrew Jackson Elementary, Jayda Pugliese, Milken Foundation min read

A normal Wednesday morning turned into the surprise of a lifetime for an Andrew Jackson Elementary school teacher. The Milken Foundation held an assembly to award 29-year-old Jayda Pugliese, a 5th grade science and math teacher at the school, with

Featured Food & Dining Graduate Hospital

Fast-casual Greek restaurant set to open on South Street West

October 5, 2016October 5, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 1412 South St., Openings, South Street, South Street West, YEEROH min read

Modern Greek grill is expected open on South Street West in the coming months. A sign for this new restaurant named YEEROH popped up at 1412 South St., the location just next door to South Street Pizzeria.

Around Here Featured Passyunk Square

New Passyunk and Tasker window installation serves as a reminder to vote

October 3, 2016October 3, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth David Christopher, East Passyunk Avenue, Kate Mellina, Passyunk and Tasker, Tasker Street, window installation min read

During the holiday season, the corner house at Passyunk and Tasker is transformed with window installations to show off some of South Philly’s history. Previous years have included South Philly’s celebrity past and photos of neighborhood residents decorating the windows