Water ice traces its history back to the original Italian granita, another sweet treat made with water, sugar, and fruit. Italian immigrants brought their granita-making traditions to Philadelphia ...

Water ice — sorry, wooder ice — is a Philly staple, especially on a sweltering day. We threw on the puffy coats and got inside the Philadelphia Water Ice factory.

Speaking of vendors, one of the oldest water ice emporiums in Philadelphia is still going strong. Established as a pushcart operation in 1932 by Filippo (Pop) Italiano, Pop's Homemade Water Ice is ...

“We always say it’s like shaved ice, ice cream and sherbet had a baby,” says Philly native Angel Smith, co-founder of Water Ice ‘n Thangz.

The creamy smooth, velvety-textured treat is being introduced to central Maine by Philadelphia natives and expatriates, Bobby ...

Recently, Water Ice ‘n Thangz set up in the Old City and gave away almost 150 water ice scoops to the homeless. “We do big events. We served 250 kids at a school,” said Smith.

Connecticut-based brewery Two Roads has unveiled a new hard seltzer aimed at capturing the familiar flavor of one of Philly's favorite frozen treats -- blue raspberry water ice.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Since 1945, John's Water Ice in South Philadelphia has served a combination of fruit, sugar and frozen H2O to customers on hot days. It's a labor of love and flavor for third ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- If you're looking for a sweet summer treat that screams Philly - look no further than wooder ice...or water ice. Pop's Homemade Italian Ice. Pop's Homemade Italian Ice off ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- In Southwest Philadelphia, Fred's Water Ice is known for its delicious frozen desserts. Owner Fredrick Cooper created Fred's Water Ice in 1998 by pushing a cart around the ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Meet Chase Anderson. He might possibly be the area's youngest and coolest "CEO." At the age of 6, after a hot day walking home from school in North Philadelphia, he asked his ...