Howard Monroe

1 month ago | wetheitalians.com | Howard Monroe

BY: Howard MonroeSouth 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.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Howard Monroe

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.

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Howard Monroe

After public backlash, the National Park Service has restored an image and quote from Harriet Tubman that were recently removed from the NPS' Underground Railroad webpage. And now private cultural organizations including the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey in Cape May are working in overdrive to preserve the country's history. The New Jersey museum opened in June of 2020.  Tubman is known as the most famous leader of the Underground Railroad.

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Howard Monroe

Vintage sports apparel shop in Bucks County creating opportunities for adults with special needs There's a good chance fans are on the lookout for some new merch ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies' upcoming season. But at a unique store in Bucks County, shoppers will find more than just retro shirts. The shop is called Monkey's Uncle and for over a decade they've been selling vintage merchandise. But their mission is to give everyone a fair shot.

Mar 12, 2025 | krdo.com | Howard Monroe

Published March 12, 2025 12:06 PM By Howard MonroeClick here for updates on this story    PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A new sports bar in Philadelphia is offering a $100,000 prize to anyone who can master March Madness and pick the winner of each of the 67 games in the NCAA basketball tournament. Lion Sports Bar is opening March 13 on Arch Street between 10th and 11th streets just in time for March Madness. Co-owner Mark Prinzinger shared with us that there’s a special prize.