By Joseph Myers
South Philadelphia has become a little sweeter, thanks to Charles P. Pizzi, the president and chief executive officer of Tasty Baking Co. May 4 marked the official grand opening of the company’s 345,000-square-foot facility 4. Pizzi brought products that have reigned as area staples since the company debuted in 1914 to the Philadelphia Navy Yard. His ingenuity also will allow South Philadelphia to become a key location in an environmental revolution.
By Jess Fuerst
Meh Sha Lin arrived in South Philadelphia in September 2007. He spoke no English and hadn’t attended school since becoming a teenager. Now, he is on track to graduate from South Philadelphia High next year. “I go to South Philly High. Yes, it is hard because, really different is my life when living in Thaliand — just grade school. This is my first time [and] school [is] not really easy for me,” the 18-year-old said.
By Phyllis Stein-Novack
While making gnocchi with chef Lynn Rinaldi, it occurred to me that these light little pillows of riced potatoes have something in common with matzo balls. Both foods are made by feel and you can end up with either floaters or sinkers. I’ve been served some nasty leaden gnocchi and heavy matzo balls in restaurants. Rinaldi’s melt in your mouth.
Former glory paired up with current success on Tuesday night at Neumann-Goretti High School’s annual athletic honors gathering. Held at the Renaissance Hotel at Philadelphia International Airport, the celebration highlighted the 1985 boys’ Catholic League Championship squad and its accomplished brethren from last season’s Catholic League, City and State championship team.
