By Eldon Graham Passyunk Avenue was abuzz last weekend with the sights and chills of the second annual “Arctic Ave.,” a festive event featuring ice sculptures. People got to experience the avenue while taking in the frozen art, music, shopping specials and more. Anyone strolling down the avenue saw the uniquely crafted sculptures along the […]
Holiday Giving, South Philly-Style: Making a South Philadelphia Christmas Wish
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By Eldon Graham Taking Our South Philadelphia Streets Back, a nonprofit dedicated to providing communication and sharing resources with residents, businesses and local authorities, is reaching out to all of South Philly to deliver some wish fulfillment. As Samantha Regalbuto explained, the group wants to give back to the community by helping neighbors less fortunate […]
By Eldon Graham “Our focus is that work is a basic human right that should be accorded to everyone.” Those were the words spoken by Catzie Vilayphonh, the master of ceremonies for the #Right2Work Dinner held at the Aquinas Center at 1700 Fernon Street. The event was the eleventh in a series created by Popular […]
by Eldon Graham Thanksgiving is the time of year where generosity among many knows no bounds. We see that type of holiday spirit all around the city and South Philadelphia it is no different. Samuels & Son Seafood Co., Inc. is an organization that normally caters to your every seafood and shellfish need. But this […]
by Eldon Graham When you go to your polling place next Tuesday, it will be up and running thanks to the labors of your ward committees, Democratic and Republican. In election season, wards do crucial work to recruit workers for their divisions. They also organize teams of volunteers to spread the word for their candidates […]
by Nathan Lerner Now celebrating its quarter century milestone, this year’s Philadelphia Film has programmed 110 titles originating from 23 different countries. Despite its international flavor, the festival also provides a platform for Backpack Full of Cash, a documentary with a decidedly local focus. Directed by Sarah Mondale, Backpack Full of Cash, revolves around the […]
By Eldon Graham On a usually warm sunny October Sunday morning, a community came together to return green to Bainbridge Street. Oct. 16 was the inaugural Bainbridge Green Brunch Festival, which organizers hope will become an annual fundraiser to raise money and bring awareness and support to Bainbridge Green, the two-block stretch of Bainbridge Street […]
by Eldon Graham Excellence on the job is an achievement that all too often goes unrecognized. But when a local teacher was recognized last week, it was as heart-warming as it was well deserved. Jayda Pugliese, a South Philadelphia 5th-grade math and science teacher at Andrew Jackson Elementary School, was the recipient of the Milken […]
by Eldon Graham This Sunday, the Friends of Bainbridge Green, South Street Headhouse District, and Queen Village Neighbors will hold their first annual Bainbridge Green Brunch Festival. The event will take place on the south side of Bainbridge Street, between 3rd and 4th Streets. Jonathan Rubin, chair of Friends of Bainbridge Green, discusses what this […]
By Eldon Graham In the heart of South Philadelphia, there lies an oasis, almost hidden in the clouds. The rooftop of the South Philadelphia landmark once known as Edward W. Bok Technical High School has been transformed into the panoramic Bok Bar. Monday, the bar hosted a well-attended event called “Up on the Roof,” where […]
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