UPDATE: Guinn mural at Manton Street Park & Community Garden to be ready by early November

UPDATE: The new mural will be dedicated on Nov. 15 at a ceremony at Manton Street Park and Community Garden from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be refreshments available and guest speakers. Jane Golden, Executive Director of Mural Arts,

Continue reading

Gennaro’s Tomato Pie to replace Da Vinci Ristorante on E. Passyunk Ave.

UPDATE: Gennaro’s will relocate to E. Passyunk Ave. from their Jackson St. location, The Insider confirmed through owner Mike Giammarino. “We’re not big enough to take reservations and too small for larger parties,” Giammarino said. The new Gennaro’s won’t open until

Continue reading

Valley Green Bank’s dramatic transformation takes Best Overall Design at ‘Storefront Challenge’

The South Philadelphia branch of Valley Green Bank opened last June and instantly rejuvenated the corner of Broad and Tasker St. with bright colors and welcoming windows. Last week, Valley Green Bank and Metcalfe Architecture & Design took home the honor of

Continue reading