South of South St. from River to River
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.”
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Playgrounds will reopen. Summer camps will happen. Masses will resume. But everything will require social distancing. 1) Safer-at-Home plan If all goes according to plan, the City of Philadelphia’s Safer-at-Home plan will go into effect on Friday, June 5. According
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Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity, which is the lack of consistent access to healthy food, was a major problem in America. In Philadelphia, over 21% of the population is considered “food insecure.” The current crisis has made
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As of Monday, March 16, all Parks & Recreation buildings across the city are closed to the public. That includes recreation centers and ice rinks like Pennsport’s Rizzo Rink. Now the good news: public parks and playgrounds are still open. But
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As you’ve likely heard, schools and recreation centers in Philadelphia are closed to the public through at least March 27 to help stem the impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Many youth 18 & under rely on breakfast and lunch offered at
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The South Philadelphia Business Association’s membership meeting will commend a local World War II hero and other veterans. Having logged more than 120 years as a community presence, the South Philadelphia Business Association (SPBA) appreciates longevity and commitment. This Tuesday,
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