Geno's Steaks was started by Joe Vento back in 1966. He figured that if he was going to sell a steak, he had to be where they were already eating them....at the "X" shaped intersection of 9th & Passyunk in South Philadelphia. Joe learned the cheese steak business from his father who in the early 1940's opened "Jim's Steaks". In 1966, Joe started "Geno's" with $6.00 in his pocket, 2 boxes of steaks and some hot dogs. His competitors all gave him six months to succeed and Joe laughed at them. As a twist of fate, there was already a Joe's Steak Place and Joe had to come up with a new name. He noticed a broken door in the back of his store on which a neighborhood boy by the name of "GINO" had painted his name. Joe liked the name but at that time, there was a food chain by that name and he did not want to confuse his business with that chain. So, he simply changed the "I" to "E" and decided to name his store GENO'S. In 1971, when their son was born, Joe and his wife Eileen decided to name him after their business. His son Geno works along with his father in a managerial capacity as well as handling many of the "behind the scene" tasks helping to make the business such a success. Since those days, Geno's has offered the best of cheese steaks. The ingredients are simple, exacting and never greasy thinly sliced rib-eye steak, melted cheese, oven-fresh baked bread and delicately grilled onions. Awaiting your piping hot sandwich on the counter outside are ketchup, mustard, relish and Joe's choice hot sauce.
Great beer and great food is what we are about. Super laid back environment. Always a fun time at the Brew House! Wednesday night Quizzo night starts at 8:30. Prizes to be won.
"The bar you never heard of": A fun hangout spot, with good people from all walks of life.
Drape yourself in vintage collectibles or unique designs from a wide selection of independent boutiques. With Philly's historic Fabric Row smack-in-the-middle of the South Street Headhouse District, it is truly the birthplace of Philly fashion. You'll never know what one-of-a-kind items you'll find! Fabric, food, fashion, framing, fitness, fun - Fabric Row has you covered!
The year was 1953 and there was a new part of the Fancy Division that was waiting to make their mark on the Philadelphia Mummers Parade. That was the organizing of the Avenuer’s Fancy Club. Starting out in a small garage they debut “Mr. Sandman” in 1955, which was presented by their first Captain Frank Purvenas. They had no idea what they were about to start or even be a part of. As years went on the Avenuer’s Fancy Club started to gain strength due to and increasing membership and a new location was necessary. In 1957 a move was made to 1226 E. Moyamensing Avenue, where the neighbors referred to them as the “Club on the Avenue.” Eventually the membership became greater and a new clubhouse was needed so they made their way to 1223 S. 2nd Street which became their new home til this day. A significant and monumental move was made by the Avenuer’s Fancy club when in 1979 they became a part of what is now known as the Fancy Brigade Association. Today, the Avenuer’s are the 3rd oldest Fancy Brigade in the Association. As the years rolled by, there were many good times and hardships in the Avenuer’s Organization but because of strong leadership the Avenuer’s “GLOVES, TOP HAT AND CANE” banner continues to fly high.
A sewing studio in Philadelphia, PA teaching sewing, garment construction and patternmaking for adults of all levels.
St. Nicholas of Tolentine School Alumni Association serves as the central volunteer leadership organization for St. Nicholas of Tolentine School alumni. The Council (SNTSAC) is comprised of 10 - 15 alumni drawn from various class years. The SNTSAC represents alumni interests and concerns and encourages alumni to remain active members of the St. Nick’s community; and encourages alumni to find meaningful ways to connect and reconnect to the School and to each other.
City Kids Consignment Sale is a not for profit sale for South Philly Parents Resource Center Event occurring biannually. Email us at [email protected] with questions or visit www.lilypadphilly.org/citykids
First Christian Assembly is a Non-denominational Christian Church
We are a hackerspace in Center City Philadelphia, at 1901 S 9th Street. We are a group of hackers, DIYers, and Makers that tear things apart and put them together in new ways. Please join our announcement list, discussion list, or RSS feed to keep up to date on our exciting projects and events, or just email us at [email protected]. And be sure to stop by our open house every Wednesday night!
Founded in 1898, Fleisher is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing the vision of our founder, Samuel S. Fleisher, who believed that art is one of society’s greatest assets and equalizers, and from the doorway of his Graphic Sketch Club, “invited the world to come and learn art.”
The Residence Hall Association, or RHA, is the student-run governmental organization for Temple University’s on-campus residential population. Community Council is an entity of the Residential Housing Association (RHA) serving as the voice of the students. This organization represents and serves as the voice of the University Housing and Residential Life students through advocacy, civic engagement and leadership development.
For the past 30 years, SEAMAAC has brought crucially needed support to tens of thousands of families in the Greater Philadelphia area. Today SEAMAAC stands as one of the oldest and largest refugee-founded agencies in the region. Our work continues to be guided by the belief that the contributions of immigrant and native-born Americans strengthen the communities where they live together and add depth and richness to the cultural tapestry of our nation.
Bethany Community Church is a movement of people who are committed to bring the community to become fully devoted to Jesus Christ and the teaching of the Gospel.
The Strengthening Health Institute (SHI) was founded in 1997 by Denny Waxman to teach others how to create lasting health through a plant-based diet and lifestyle practices (also known as Macrobiotics). In 2002, SHI was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit school with a mission to: - Demystify and simplify Macrobiotics to allow access to a much larger number of people. - Create the model for Macrobiotic education for the present and future to move Macrobiotics into the mainstream. - Empower people to make their own wise choices for lifestyle and health.