South Philadelphia – Temple Update

FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market Returns

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:35:13 +0000

One of Philly’s most popular summer staples is officially back. The Southeast Asian Market is now open every Saturday and Sunday until Saturday, October 26th. Located in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, this market offers a wide variety of cultural food, drinks, clothing, and even toys. Opening weekend for the SEA market, as some call it, always attracts a big crowd. This year was no…

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Eagles Super Bowl Victory Parade

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:26:49 +0000

Fly, Eagles fly! The city came out in full force last Friday to celebrate this year’s Super Bowl Champs. The Philadelphia Eagles hosted their second championship victory parade after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in this year’s game. Temple University President John Fry announced that the campus would be closed on Friday due to SEPTA’s unique parade schedule. School closings and free…

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South Street Fest Returns After Three Years

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:52:39 +0000

For the first time since 2019, South Street Fest happened on Saturday, October 15th. Philly residents were invited to come out and enjoy music, international food & drinks, handmade crafts, and vendors stretching all the way from 2nd street to 8th street. The experience lasted from 11:00am to 7:00pm. Hundreds of people visited the festival, enjoying hours of shopping, eating…

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Survey Results Show Philadelphians Want Changes on Washington Avenue

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 20:42:26 +0000

The results of the Washington Avenue’s Repaving & Improvement Project survey are out, and the majority of Philadelphians favor a drastic change on the notoriously unsafe road. There were 254 crashes on Washington Avenue between 2012 and 2018, with four fatalities and six serious injuries. The city often receives concerns and complaints including problems with parking, loading…

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Safe Injection Site On Hold

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:10:57 +0000

Philadelphia announced plans for the first safe injection site in the nation at the Constitution Health Plaza just last week. However, a day later, the plans were cancelled, and the site was scrapped due to community backlash. A meeting was held at City Hall Monday with community members, Council members, and the non-profit Safe House to discuss the potential for a site.

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Mummer’s Parade Group Spark Controversy Over Racist Costumes

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 16:59:43 +0000

As the annual Mummer’s parade kicked off from Love Park on New Year’s Day one group caught the eye of onlooker’s for a different reason. Members of the Froggy Carr Comics Group in the parade were called out for wearing blackface as a part of a Flyers-themed costume titled “Getting Gritty Wit’ It” City officials were quick to criticize the group, stating that the costumes were racist and…

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Philadelphia Fright Factory Stirs Up Screams and Scares

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:45:10 +0000

Haunted houses are a staple for the Halloween season, and with the holiday rapidly approaching, haunted attractions throughout the Philly area are in full swing. Fright Factory, a haunted warehouse located in South Philly, hosts lines full of giggling teenagers and giddy children around the block. The main attraction, however, is what’s inside. With a $30 entry fee, customers can expect to be…

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SEPTA Strike is Over: What You Need to Know as SEPTA Returns to Service

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 22:00:01 +0000

Updated: 12:30 11/10/16 Student commuters are returning to their normal routine as SEPTA returns to full service. Kelly Antonacci spoke with students and community members as they waited for a subway at Cecil B. Moore station. One high schooler, Desiree Hill, said she was happy that SEPTA was back on track. “I had to walk everywhere. And my job is in West Philadelphia on 52nd and Market and…

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