Friends of Southwark – Passyunk Post

Fiery Friends at Southwark School

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 Joseph Myers Friends of Southwark, Southwark Elementary School min read

Southwark School is remaining “dragon strong” through its friends group’s fundraiser. Since Principal Andrew Lukov arrived at Southwark School, 1835 S. Ninth St., seven years ago next month, the East Passyunk Crossing site has prided itself on being “dragon strong.”

All over South Philly Events

Weekend Primer – a bevy of flea markets west of Broad, and a whole lotta other stuff to do.

May 11, 2018May 17, 2018 admin Delaware Riverfront, DiSilvestro Playground, Donatucci Library, East Passyunk Community Center, Free comic book day, Friends of Southwark, Fumo Family Library, Hawthorne's, Herman's Coffee, Jawns and Jams, Love Your Park Week, Philadelphia Renaissance Faire, Rolling Rodeo, South Philadelphia High School, South Philly Smokehaus, Southwark Elementary School, Spruce Street Harbor Park, West Passyunk min read

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East Passyunk Crossing Education Events

Not their first (Rolling) Rodeo…

May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 admin Community Schools Initiative, Friends of Southwark, Nicole Girgenti, Rolling Rodeo, Southwark School min read

The Rolling Rodeo returns to the playground of Southwark Elementary School, 9th and Mifflin streets, Saturday, May 12th, from 10am to 12pm. Children under 12 years old from surrounding neighborhoods are invited to bring “anything with wheels” (and their parents

Developments East Passyunk Crossing Education

Southwark Elementary hosting fundraiser on Oct. 13 for planned schoolyard improvements

October 11, 2016October 9, 2016 Taylor Farnsworth 9th and Mifflin, 9th Street, Friends of Southwark, Mifflin Street, schoolyard, Southwark Elementary min read

Southwark Elementary at 9th and Mifflin is among the schools in South Philadelphia planning playground improvements. Chester Arthur and the Taggart School are among those who have new schoolyards in the works. In about three years, the schoolyard at Southwark

East Passyunk Crossing Education

School Talk: Learn about Southwark teachers while helping out with supplies

November 11, 2015November 11, 2015 Taylor Farnsworth 9th and Mifflin, 9th Street, East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association, Friends of Southwark, Mifflin Street, School Talk, Southwark, Southwark Elementary, supply drive min read

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