Two major park revitalization projects moving forward in South Philly

Back in December ground was broken for the revitalization of Ralph Brooks Tot Lot at 20th and Tasker. That revitalization project expanded from just fixing pieces of Ralph Brooks Park to a full-on revitalization project, expected to be completed by August.

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A-Number-1: Gennaro’s Tomato Pie takes the title as ‘Best Pizza in Pennsylvania’

The good news just keeps on a-rollin’ in for Gennaro’s Tomato Pie at 1429 Jackson St. While you already know they’re moving into a bigger, more prominent space at the former Da Vinci spot at 1533 S. 11th St. sometime

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2 Newbold businesses raided for illegal gambling, selling booze without a license, cops say

UPDATE: Philly.com has some more info here. Police swarmed the 1400 blocks of West Passyunk and Snyder avenues yesterday afternoon as they raided two businesses for allegedly selling liquor illegally and running underground card games. Cops seized a large quantity

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