A father had three sons. The oldest changed his name. The youngest hanged himself, resulting in his death years later. And the middle child — who bears his father’s first name, Nicodemo — followed in ...

Start your day with the Philly news you need and the stories you want all in one easy-to-read newsletter Welcome to Sunday. The high will be near 91, and evening storms may dampen Philly’s first World ...

At noon on a bright June Tuesday, the scene at Skinny Joey’s Cheesesteaks & Pizza on the Wildwood boardwalk felt more like a South Philly block party than a soft opening. Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino ...

Samuel Joseph Merlino of Erie, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning 30 May 2026 after a decline in health. Sam was born 19 March 1939 and grew up on the West side of Erie, PA. He was the ...