Tag: Girard Estates

South Philadelphia: Local Tree Planters Breathe Life Into Community

May 15, 2017Kevin Rowley

Finding the time and energy to maintain one’s property can be a daunting task in a city like Philadelphia. In certain neighborhoods, having “curb appeal” can be as simple as not having a pileup of

South Philadelphia West: Five Salons That Specialize In Hair Braiding

September 19, 2016Margaret E Andresen

South Philadelphia West is home to a varied community of residents; some owe long-time family roots to the area while others have origins from across the globe. Immigrant-owned shops catering to the specialties of home

Girard Estate: Stephen Girard Park Offers A Sense Of Community to South Philly Neighborhood

June 20, 2016Taylor Lee Calta

Stephen Girard Park, located at 21st and Shunk streets, nestled in the neighborhood of Girard Estate, serves to connect a community in an area that is steeped in history. Ann Christinzio, the park’s historian and a

Girard Estates: Lee Fass Makes A Difference For Older Adults

October 23, 2014

With a beaming smile on a Thursday morning, Lee Fass explained the importance of strong, clear lines in drawings. Her two art students listened dutifully while glancing between white computer paper and Fass’s extravagant gestures.

Newbold: Four Defining Spots of the ‘New’ South Philly

February 20, 2014

There’s nothing new about Newbold, per se. It is, after all, a longstanding Point Breeze neighborhood that just happens to sport some new digs. But rising home sales prices of 13.3 percent in the area, coupled with