March 26, 2008
The EPABID welcomes Gallo Land Transfer. They are a full service title company dedicated to providing exceptional services including abstracts of title and title research, title insurance, real estate settlements, escrow agency and conveyancing services. They are located at 1943 East Passyunk Avenue, 1st Floor, 215-218-2010.
March 5, 2008
The East Passyunk Avenue Business District congratulates POPE (Pub on Passyunk East) for making Philadelphia Weekly’s top 50 list.
Here's what they had to say:
Philly’s Top 50 Bars -
From upscale to down home, we really know where to knock ’em back.
This city loves booze. Fancy microbrews, dented cans of PBR, a snobby Merlot or a shot of Jack—we love it all. But lonely drinkers we’re not. We Philadelphians go out to get our drink on because we know a good time has more to do with location than beverage. Happily, there are approximately 252,925 different bars, brewpubs, taverns and gin joints in this city. Which is exactly why you need this list. We considered everything—beer selection, food selection, clientele, service, happy hour specials, music options, decor, location, reputation, special features and ambience. Forget world peace, the election and the latest episode of American Idol. These are the things that matter. So pick your poison, and let’s get on with it. (Erica Palan)
48. Pub on Passyunk East
1501 E. Passyunk Ave. 215.755.5125
Somewhere between dive bar and colonial armory, POPE (officially the Pub on Passyunk East) is defined by its dark yet alluring ambience. Toss back a few craft brews from the extensive beer menu, and it’ll be easy to imagine you’re anywhere other than South Philly. Make your first visit a weekday outing to avoid competing with droves of scenesters possessing an unrivaled affinity for image, affordable drinks and a well-stocked jukebox.
February 20, 2008
East Passyunk Avenue is the Next Food Hot Spot!
Read the PhiladelphiaWeekly article on East Passyunk Avenue's food hot spots
here!
February 12, 2008
The Dancer’s Studio Celebrates their 21st Birthday in 2008
For the past 21 years,
The Dancer’s Studio located at 1621 East Passyunk Avenue has lots to offer the beginner and experienced dancer. Looking to dance the winter blues away? Well look no further.
The Dancers’ Studio offers a full dance program and one on one instruction for ages 3 to adult. Michelle Marchiano, owner and instructor extraordinaire for the past 21 years is the best kept secret in South Philly. Class size is small and intimate. She offers teacher’s course work and musical theatre along with a full dance curriculum. Her best kept secret is Talent Modeling and the VPA Program (Vocal Performing Arts). This includes scales, voice, breath control and onstage performance direction. Yoga and yoga kids are also incorporated into her dance curriculum.
Don’t wait … get up … join for fun and fitness … for your body, mind and soul.
The Dancers’ Studio
1621 East Passyunk Avenue
215-271-6277
January 9, 2008
Sweet Jane Vintage & Records Review in Daily Candy!
Click
here to read the Sweet Jane review!
Come one, Come all to
Bianca Simone’s 2nd Annual Christmas Gathering. Live Music, Wine and Cheese will be served. Free gift wrap and special savings. Thursday, December 13, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, 1740 East Passyunk Avenue. 215-218-0240
Don’t let the cold weather keep you away from
Rita’s Water Ice. Rita’s is an official Toys for Tots drop off location. They are also selling live Christmas trees, wreaths, cemetery pillows and other great Christmas stuff. You can still get great tasting water ice and soft serve. Stop by for hot chocolate, eggnog and Christmas cookies. Rita’s is located at East Passyunk & Reed Streets. 215-463-2140
Ray’s Happy Birthday bar located on the corner of East Passyunk and Federal Streets is hosting a Holiday craft show on Saturday December 15, from 1pm to 6 pm. All crafts are hand made. 215-365-1169
Headhunters, 1718 East Passyunk Avenue, is offering 20% off all salon services for new customers. 215-334-4001
Frankie’s, 1635 East Passyunk Avenue, is offering 10% off all purchases. 215-271-9999
Arts of the Avenue is having a gallery-wide sale. 25% off entire stock.
1616 East Passyunk Avenue. 215-551-6420
Congratulations to our newest hot spot,
LeVirtu for getting three chef’s hats, an excellent review by Phyllis Stein-Novak in the South Philadelphia Review. Make this one of your Holiday stops and enjoy the “delectable and undercelebrated cuisine of Abruzzo”. 1927 East Passyunk Avenue. 215-271-5626
Step It Up Dance Studio is located in brand new space on the corner of East Passyunk and Moore Streets. The entrance is on Moore St. They offer a variety of classes for adults and children, beginner and expert. 215-755-1722
Gogett Marketing, the newest neighbor to Rita’s Water Ice specializes in logo design, promotional pieces and web site marketing. Check out their website at www.gogetpromos.com. 215-551-1112
1540 Hardware is open for your business. Yes, their name is their address. 1540 East Passyunk Avenue. 215-336-1515
Favors and Flavors has moved to 1827 East Passyunk Avenue. 215-271-7621
Check out
Marra’s restored facade. The matriarch of the Avenue has undergone an extensive face lift. The traditional black tiles are new and improved along with door and windows. You can still get the same great pizzas and food. 1734 East Passyunk Avenue 215-463-9249
September 20, 2007
East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District Welcomes Rita’s Water Ice
Rita’s Water Ice Grand Opening – 1356 East Passyunk Avenue on Saturday September 29 from noon to 8 pm. Grand Opening Celebration South Philly Block Party Style with music and games.
On October 10, Rita’s Water Ice will be hosting a food drive for Philabundance. Bring to the store a can good or non-perishable food item and get a free water ice.
September 20, 2007
Coming Soon!
1540 Hardware slated to open November 1st at 1540 East Passyunk Avenue. Check back for more information.
September 12, 2007
Ray’s Birthday Bar is going Hollywood.
Our own Ray’s Birthday Bar located on Passyunk & Federal will play host to the independent film
Explicit III’s. Scene’s from the movie will be shooting on Monday September 24 from 7 am to 5 pm.
August 7, 2007
Cantina Los Caballitos
Opening for lunch service. Call 215-755-3550 for more information.
February 16, 2007
Clementines Coming Soon
Michael Klein highlights the soon-to-open Clementine’s (1617 East Passyunk Avenue) in the
Philadelphia Inquirer.
February 5, 2007
Valentine’s Sweepstakes Starts Soon!
Shop at your favorite East Passyunk Avenue merchants and enter a chance to win a free stay at the Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort.
February 1, 2007
Broad and Passyunk Front Page
The
South Philadelphia Review highlights the BID’s efforts to improve the intersection of Broad and Passyunk.
February 1, 2007
Row Home highlights Arts of the Avenue
Check out the latest edition of
Philadelphia Row Home Magazine for a highlight on Arts of the Avenue and its creator, Jim Gallo
January 17, 2007
Inquirer Gets Down at Ray’s Bar
Check out the
Inquirer’s coverage of Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar and cool jazz in South Philly.
January 11, 2007
Review says “Long Live Passyunk”
Check out the
South Philly Review’s thoughts on the booming 1500 block of East Passyunk Avenue and the soon-to-open Black and Brew!
January 2, 2007
East Passyunk Selected for InFill Philadelphia
The Community Design Collaborative has selected the intersection of South Broad Street and East Passyunk Avenue for an in-depth urban design study that will make recommendations for improving the intersection’s safety, appearance, and pedestrian-friendliness. The East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District applied for the intersection to be studied in this competitive program. Learn more on the
Collaborative’s website.
December 15, 2006
Crawls on Claus in Daily News!
Check out
Joe Sixpack’s mention of the Pub on Passyunk East (1501 East Passyunk Avenue) and the Crawls with Claus in today’s Daily News!
December 1, 2006
Free Meter Parking!
Meter parking on East Passyunk Avenue will be free from 11:00 AM until Midnight on Saturdays, December 2-December 23. Sponsored by the
Philadelphia Parking Authority, the
Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation, and the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District.
November 28, 2006
Roselena's (1623 East Passyunk Avenue) invites you to relax with coffee and enjoy their new café seating and wireless internet access. Call 215-755-9697 for more information.
November 16, 2006
CityPaper Honors Mike’s Bikes
Check out the
CityPaper’s recognition of Mike’s Bikes, an East Passyunk Avenue landmark.
November 16, 2006
CityPaper Kudos for East Passyunk!
The CityPaper named East Passyunk Avenue the “Best Neighborhood to Buy Real Estate” in its 2006 CityPaper Choice Awards. Come check out the fun!
November 16, 2006
Rachel Says, "Stay South!"
Check out the
Rachel's Guide listing for the Cantina!
November 13, 2006
Craig LaBan calls Cantina “100% delicioso.”
Read the details in the
Philadelphia Inquirer.
October 27, 2006
Tre Scalini Relocating
Tre Scalini, a culinary landmark and anchor on East Passyunk Avenue, will relocate to 1915 East Passyunk Avenue in January, 2007. Check here for more information about the move and reopening.
October 26, 2006
Piazza Season Closes with a Bang!
Last night, neighbors crowded round the fountain to dance to the sounds of Unidos de Filadelfia, a West Philly-based samba school. Look for more details about the 2007 Piazza Season soon . . .
October 20, 2006
Stu Bykofsky, a columnist with the Philadelphia Daily News, will just the Spooky Saturday Pet Halloween Contest on Saturday, October 28. Click
here for more information about
Spooky Saturday.
October 19, 2006
CityPaper Highlights Piazza
East Passyunk Avenue, front and center. Check it out
here.
October 15, 2006
Scooters Zipping Along
Philadelphia Scooters on Passyunk contributes to sustainable transportation trend. Read more
here.
October 6, 2006
Fashion Show to Feature East Passyunk Boutiques
Jean Zinni and Mia Philadelphia will present their newest looks at a fashion show on October 19. Call 215-465-2913 for more information.
September 27, 2006
Art Gallery Opens on the Avenue!
Arts on the Avenue (1616 East Passyunk Avenue), the Avenue’s first art gallery, will hold its grand opening tonight as part of Piazza on Passyunk
.
September 15, 2006
Inquirer celebrates East Passyunk!
Check out great coverage of East Passyunk in today’s Inquirer
here. If the article, jogs your thinking, please post your comments on Phillyblog
here.
September 7, 2006
East Passyunk Avenue on TV!
Check out CBS’s Cold Case on October 15 on CBS 3 for shots of the neighborhood around East Passyunk Avenue. Click
here for more information about the show.
September 6, 2006
The Avenue Goes Hollywood!
East Passyunk Avenue is Mark Wahlberg’s co-star in Invincible. Check out the film’s
website or click
here for a photo of the filming.
September 5, 2006
Marra’s Named Best Pizza in Philadelphia
Frommer’s has named Marra’s (1734 East Passyunk Avenue) as a best bet for dining in Philadelphia. Check out the article
here.
August 23, 2006
Fountain Market featured in South Philadelphia Review!
Check out the latest news on the Fountain Farmers' Market, a joint project of the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District,
Farm to City and the
Passyunk Square Civic Association. Check out the full article
here.
August 18, 2006
Filitalia National announces $uper 3000 Night!
Filitalia National (1834 East Passyunk Avenue) will host $uper 3000 Night on September 8 to raise funds for programs that promote Italian culture, values, and tradition. For more information and tickets, visit
www.filitalianational.com.
August 17, 2006
P.O.P.E Featured by CityPaper
The Pub on Passyunk East (P.O.P.E.), 1501 East Passyunk Avenue, is one of the newest businesses on East Passyunk Avenue. Check out the Citypaper’s coverage of P.O.P.E
here.
August 13, 2006
Doo-Wop Avenue Car Show brings 80 classic cars and 1,500 people to East Passyunk Avenue.
August 1, 2006
Paradiso named Best of Philly™ Italian Restaurant by
Philadelphia Magazine.
