“Popehibited Items” art installation outside of P.O.P.E. on East Passyunk Avenue

If you were out in South Philly this weekend, you might have spotted this art installation mocking the list of prohibited items for the papal visit events. Street artist Kid Hazo, who you might recognize from the Queen of Jeans

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Spotted: Pope merchandise for sale at 9th and Passyunk

South Philly sure is gearing up for the papal visit this weekend. With more crowded parking, high-priced rentals and more, this weekend should be an interesting one. If you’re looking to pick up some Pope Francis shirts to remember this

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Should retail, restaurant workers pay $300 a year for local permit parking?

This week, the main parking issue is related to the papal visit. But in South Philly in general, the parking restrictions and spaces can be a tight find on any given day. For restaurant and retail workers in South Philly

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Growlers at 8th and Fitzwater to become La Casa de tu Madre Mexican restaurant

Growlers, the bar and restaurant located just down the street from the newly-opened Coeur, is currently undergoing a transformation . Owner Jason Evenchik has closed Growlers at 8th and Fitzwater and begun revamping the spot into a Mexican restaurant and bar, to

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