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CBS News
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
South Philadelphia's Italian Market Festival, Philly Wine Fest, FAN EXPO, more things to do this weekend
Philadelphia is bursting with energy this weekend — from a cobblestone stroll through Chestnut Hill to cosplay and comic books in Center City. Whether you're hunting for vintage treasures, repping your college pride, or losing your voice at the Teddy Swims concert, there's something for everyone across the region. Here's your guide to the events worth checking out around the city. South 9th Street Italian Market Festival See you in South Philly? One of Philadelphia's favorite springtime festivals is coming back to South Philly this weekend. The South 9th Street Italian Market Festival is celebrating the nation's oldest outdoor market and wants you to join in the fun this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The seven-block stretch street festival features more than 100 vendors offering everything from cultural culinary creations, refreshing beverages, live music, special services, arts, crafts, jewelry and so much more. If you know about the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, then you're already well acquainted with the eventful Grease Pole Climb and Procession of Saints. This city block party will also offer a half ball tournament – truly, they have it all. 2025 New Hope Pride Parade More than 15,000 people are expected in Bucks County this weekend for the 2025 New Hope PrideFest, one of the region's first major Pride events of the season. The signature Pride Parade is set for Saturday at 11 a.m. CBS News Philadelphia's Jim Donovan and Josh Sanders will serve as this year's grand marshals. The parade begins at Lambertville City Hall in New Jersey, where the state's first same-sex marriages took place, and crosses the Delaware River into New Hope. A Pride Fair featuring vendors and live entertainment will follow from noon to 5 p.m. at South Main Street and New Street. Phillies vs. Pirates at Citizens Bank Park After a rainy series against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Philadelphia Phillies will be looking for sunlight against their instate rivals, the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Phillies will host the 15-29 Pirates all weekend, starting Friday at 6:45 p.m.. Saturday's game starts at 6:05 p.m., followed by a matinee outing at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. The cheapest tickets of the series are for Saturday's game, which start at $57. And if you're not attending the game in person, you can still have fun at home by taking part in the irreverent tradition of enjoying the broadcast's scoreless Phillies-Pirates scorebug (iykyk). Philly Wine Fest at the Philadelphia Zoo Why wine and dine when you could wine with a view? Or even better, wine with a zoo! The Philadelphia Zoo is partnering with Philly Wine Fest this year for two sparkling sessions on Saturday, highlighting the works of over two dozen wineries. Wineries will pour up a wide selection of curated reds, whites, rosés and other blends. Guests who attend the first session (1-3 p.m.) or the second session (4:30-6:20 p.m.) will also have free access to the zoo any time leading up to their ticketed period. Sommeliers and aspiring ones will flock to the Philadelphia Zoo's Impala Lawn for the wine festival that will feature live entertainment all day on the Impala Stage. The event is limited to adults ages 21 or older with valid identification. Tickets are going fast and start at $79.93. FAN EXPO Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center There are very few occasions where one weekend – one legendary weekend – packs a punch quite like this one, where sci-fi legends, anime gods and John Cena share center stage. But this weekend at the Pennsylvania Convention Center will be one for the ages. The FAN EXPO Philadelphia is the perfect place for fans of sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming to absolutely revel in their favorite genres. Running Friday through Sunday, the annual celebration draws thousands to Center City with its jaw dropping line up. I mean, have you seen the guest list? John Cena, The OG Captain Kirk William Shatner, Lethal Weapon's Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, The Mandalorian's Giancarlo Esposito Anthony Daniels, who played C-3PO from Star Wars. But wait, there's more! Voice actors of your favorite anime characters are set to be in attendance, including Ian Sinclair, who notably voices Brook from One Piece, Kyle Hebert, who voices adult Gohan in Dragon Ball Z, and Yuri Lowenthal, who voices young Sasuke from Naruto. DC and Marvel comics' top creators are also set to be there. FAN EXPO offers photo ops, autographs, panels, workshops, shopping and even live sketch duels between professional artists. Single-day tickets range from $49 to $64. Ultimate and VIP Multi-Day tickets are all sold out but visitors can still purchase the 3-day pass for $99. Hours are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Kane Brown: The High Road Tour It's another weekend for country music fans in the Philadelphia region. Kane Brown is coming to Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall with the likes of Mitchell Tenpenny and Ashley Cooke, ready to get country music fans in that summer spirit. Doors to see the "Miles On It" singer open at 5:30 p.m. Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets start at $92.65. Get ready to get those boots scootin'! HBCU Festival at The Mann One of the largest HBCU festivals in the country returns to the Mann Center this Saturday. The free, biennial event is an interactive college fair that leaves plenty of room for the entire family to go out and have fun celebrating the HBCU culture. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to students, families, and those just looking for a good time. The college fair features representatives from 25 HBCUs from across the country. The festival will feature live performances from HBCU choirs, marching bands, and cheer squads, including the Howard University Gospel Choir, DJ She'J Q'Dee from Cheyney University, and the Dobbins High School Marching Band. Food trucks, face painting, balloon art, and hands-on crafts will be available, along with opportunities to explore careers offered by the Philadelphia 76ers, the City of Philadelphia, Wawa, the African American Museum in Philadelphia and other participating employers sharing information about jobs and internships. Organizers say the event aims to capture the spirit of an HBCU homecoming. Guests are encouraged to wear apparel representing their alma mater. For example, if you attended the first degree-granting HBCU, founded in 1854 – the illustrious Lincoln University, then you are especially encouraged to rep your alma mater. Guests are also encouraged to wear their fraternity or sorority paraphernalia as well. Free registration is available online. Teddy Swims at The Mann Get ready to "Lose Control" this Sunday because Teddy Swims is coming to The Mann Music Center! The "Bad Dreams" singer is bringing his musical talents and soulful voice to The Mann. Tickets to see the Teddy Swims and Diamond Cafe start at $127.30. Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. 2025 Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival There's something about Chestnut Hill that makes you want to slow down. From its cobblestone sidewalks to the perfectly lined trees along Germantown Ave. It has a way of making you feel like you're in a signature Hallmark Christmas movie, looking to rebound with the beloved townie. Well, this weekend you get to have a taste of that Hallmark movie at the Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., more than 300 vendors will transform the warm neighborhood into a celebration of creativity, craftsmanship and community. The stretch from Rex Ave. to Willow Grove Ave. will be closed to cars and open to guests and shoppers eager to discover that perfect off-white ottoman they never knew they needed. The festival will include live music and great food from the best eateries in the neighborhood, including Chestnut Hill's crown jewel –McNally's, where the owner greets everyone like an old friend. Find something new — or rediscover your favorite neighborhood this weekend. PAFA 2025 Spring Festival After applying to the HBCU of your choice, cap off the weekend at PAFA's 2025 Spring Festival. Just pure wholesome family fun filled with art, music and the perfect chance to explore the world of art. The free event will be held at Lenfest Plaza, where guests will find savory eats, face painting and balloon twisting by Fabulous Faces LLC. The festival runs Sunday from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
CBS News
30-04-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Immigrants, business owners who built South Philadelphia's Italian Market honored in new murals
South Philadelphia's 9th Street Market is getting ready to host its annual Italian Market Festival next month. And with it comes some new displays of public art. The festival is coming up on May 17, but this weekend, three murals will be unveiled on South 9th Street. They depict some of the market's founders who helped shape it since the very beginning, like Elizabeth "Betty Ann "Mongelluzzo, who worked as a florist in the Italian Market for 30 years. "On the street, she was everybody's Aunt Betty Ann, or 'Aunt Bet,'" said Cookie Ciliberti, Mongelluzzo's niece. "Didn't matter if you were related to her, she was Aunt Betty Ann." A mural in Philadelphia's South 9th Street Market depicts the late Elizabeth "Betty Ann "Mongelluzzo, who was a florist in the market for 30 years. CBS News Philadelphia Mongelluzzo passed away in 2019. She was known for weaving palms on Palm Sunday. "I'm just happy that she's not forgotten—she lives in us, but she's not forgotten," said Ciliberti. A mural depicting Mongelluzzo is one of the three new murals on South 9th Street painted by the Our Market Project. The group was founded in 2019 by Michelle Angela Ortiz. The goal is to tell the stories of the market's immigrant families through public art. "It's really important to utilize art as a way of representing these community stories, specifically the contributions of immigrant and migrant communities," Ortiz said. Ortiz was born and raised in the market and is the daughter of immigrants. Murals are also dedicated to Joe and Danny DiBruno, who founded DiBruno Brothers Specialty Foods in 1939, and to Carl Redel, the founder of Carl's Vineland Farm Eggs. Redel was Jewish and was one of two family members who survived the Holocaust. "It's just beautiful for the market, it shows the history of how many generations it took to build up this market," said Steve Redel, the grandson of Carl and current manager of the business. In addition to the murals, Ortiz is also working to revitalize the famous produce stands. She's swapping out wooden stands with weather-resistant ones and replacing worn-out awnings with hand-painted ones. She says her job is to maintain the market's 100-year history as it continues to evolve. "It's utilizing my skills as an artist, as a community arts educator, as a filmmaker, as somebody who uses the art as a way to promote positive social change, to invest back into my community," Ortiz said. The official unveiling is set for Saturday. That's also when the group will restart their walking tours of the market. Ortiz also says she is working with other vendors to revitalize additional produce stands.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popular Angelo's Pizzeria is not popular among neighbors as they speak out on quality of life issues
The Brief It is known as one of Philly's must go to food spots. Angelo's Pizzeria is booming with business. Residents say there is a downside to the boom, including quality of life issues, such as noise, trash and illegally parked customers. SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Angelo's in South Philly is an institution, known for some of the best pizza and cheesesteaks in the city. But, neighbors think it has outgrown its neighborhood and sounded off in a community meeting. What we know Angelo's Pizzeria, at 9th and Fitzwater, in the Bella Vista neighborhood of South Philly, is booming with business and neighbors say there is a downside to that. They say quality of life issues include noise, trash left behind and customers parking illegally. The pizzeria does not have a restroom for customers or a place to sit and eat. The complaint is that customers then end up parking illegally, eating on the block and leaving trash, specifically large pizza boxes behind. What they're saying "We are literally ground zero for the lines, the noise and people waiting on our steps," said a woman who lives on 9th Street near the business. She is one of many residents who attended a community meeting Wednesday night at Palumbo Recreation Center to voice their concerns. "It sounds like the Italian Market Festival is outside of our house. Every weekend starting Saturday morning to Sunday," said the woman. Many say it is affecting their quality of life. "I want to be able to walk out of my front door and not have to shoo people off of my steps, not have people throwing trash in my planters and also peeing in them," said a woman named Eileen who says she has owned a home here for 34 years. "What's the opportunity for more immediate policing? Whether PPA, cops or someone from Angelo's saying, 'Hey you cannot park here,'" said a man who lives in the area. Peter Kelsen is an attorney who represents the business. "Angelo's, Danny the owner, has been a resident, his family goes back multiple generations in this community and literally on this block," said Kelsen. He says Angelo's has made some changes like trash cans outside and posts to stop people from parking and blocking the crosswalk. "Out of fairness, when you have mixed blocks and you have retail, commercial and you've had it literally for decades there's going to be a certain tension," he said. But neighbors do not feel much will change and certainly they say not soon enough. "I want the business to grow but it is not a neighborhood pizza shop," said another resident. What's next Wednesday night was the second meeting on the issue. The first was held last November. City Councilman Mark Squilla led the meeting. He says other issues being addressed include the possibility of a loading zone for delivery trucks that hold up traffic and a ghost kitchen on Girard as another pickup spot for orders. There is also talk of forming a neighborhood task force to work with the business. The Source Information for this story was provided by Peter Kelsen, attorney for Angelo's, residents and Philadelphia City Council Member Mark Squilla.
