Tag: south-philly
The dean of dancers at BalletX
When Francesca Forcella arrived at BalletX on Washington Avenue a dozen years ago, she was in awe of the talent that surrounded her.
“Obviously when...
‘Honky Tonk’ show to raise money for Ukraine
Eugene Desyatnik has watched the horrors of war and destruction unfold from afar. The Bella Vista resident lived in Ukraine until he was 11...
Southern inducting 6 into Hall of Fame
On May 18, South Philadelphia High School will honor its newest class of Hall of Fame inductees. Six graduates -- Anthony Fasolo, Carol Hecht...
Plenty to do for young people this summer
Although the area still experiences sporadic near-freezing temperatures this time of year, it’s never too early to start thinking about summer.
On April 2, the...
St. Gabriel’s Youth Skills Building Program honors outstanding student
The first Basil Merenda Achievement Award was given to a local student on March 21 at St. Gabriel Parish in Grays Ferry.
Jaquel Young, of...
A sign of hope in the community
Those who pass by Children’s Playhouse at 2501 S. Marshall St. in South Philly’s Whitman neighborhood will be able to catch a small glimpse...
