After nearly 100 years in operation, Marra's pizzeria in South Philly closed Sunday, marking the end of an era for its storied location at 1734 E. Passyunk Ave.

The famed black-and-white tiled building already has a future occupant lined up though, with EMei in Chinatown announcing it plans to open a second location there next year.

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"Our projected opening is currently planned for summer 2026 or later," a representative with EMei said via email Monday.

While the Szechuan restaurant didn't immediately comment about its plans with its new site, owner Dan Tsao told t he Inquirer its menu will likely reflect the original location, with room for more "contemporary" items. He added that takeout and delivery co

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