May/June 2018 The Newsletter of The Society Hill Civic Association

SOCIETYHILL Reporter www.societyhillcivic.org Philadelphia’s Architectural Heritage

he Society Hill Civic Association (SHCA) Fortunately, John Gallery, the speaker for T will host its General Membership Meeting the canceled March General Meeting, is able on May 16 at the Pennsylvania Hospital’s Zubrow to join us for our May meeting. This well-known Auditorium. The first item on the agenda is the historic preservationist and long-time former annual election of SHCA officers and directors. head of the Preservation Alliance will present See the complete slate of nominees below. a PowerPoint on his new book: the fourth edition of Philadelphia Architecture, A Guide Slate of Proposed SHCA Officers and Directors to the City. You may purchase a copy and President Rosanne Loesch have it autographed after the meeting. 1st Vice President Martha Levine Everyone is invited to attend. Simply arrive at 2nd Vice President Mary Purcell the auditorium, located on the first floor inside Treasurer Woody Rosenbach the main entrance at 8th Street near Spruce Secretary Camille Orman before 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will Director at Large #1 Mary Tracy be served. Director at Large #2 Lisa Unger John Andrew Gallery Director at Large #3 George Kelley will speak about his book, Philadelphia Director at Large #4 Bob Kramer GATEWAY TO GREENWAYS Architecture, A Guide Director at Large #5 Claudia Carabelli to the City at the Director at Large #6 Bill Jantsch May General Meeting. Director at Large #7 Ben Speciale Copies will be available Director at Large #8 Madeline Miller for purchase. NE Quadrant David Rucki NW Quadrant Amy DeMarco SE Quadrant Joe Dillon SW Quadrant Kim Williams SE Quadrant Barbara Gelman

WEDNESDAY MARK YOUR CALENDAR May Society Hill Civic Association Meetings 16 Wednesday, May 16, 2018 Pennsylvania Hospital 8th & Spruce Streets 5:45 p.m. Board Meeting Pennsylvania Hospital’s Great Court Room 7:30 – 9 p.m. General Membership Meeting Pennsylvania Hospital’s Zubrow Auditorium Speaker: John Gallery, author of Philadelphia Architecture, A Guide to the City, Fourth Edition The Open House and Garden Tour, May 20, provides the perfect excuse to explore our neighborhood’s Topics: Philadelphia’s Architectural Heritage; special greenways and pocket parks. See pages Election of SHCA Board of Directors 16-17 to learn more. Photo by Bonnie Halda p a g e 2 society hill Repoer

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SHCA Board Officers and Directors

President Sissie Lipton, Mary Tracy Rosanne Loesch Southwest: Larry Spector, First Vice President Martha Moore, Susan Collins Martha Levine Southeast: Jeff Berry, Woody Second Vice President Rosenbach, Doug Stay Kim Williams Continuing Director Treasurer Bob Curley Madeline Miller Condominium Recording Secretary Representatives Kate Robinson Hopkinson House: Directors at Large Concha Alborg Claudia Carabelli, Independence Place: Amy DeMarco, Barbara Jerry Yablin Gelman, George Kelley, Penn’s Landing Condos: Norm Lieberman, Camille Orman, Loretta Burton Lisa Unger Society Hill Towers: Quadrant Directors Mary Purcell Northeast: Lorna Katz St. James Court: Lawson, Brian Wengenroth, Sharon Simon Robert Kramer The St. James: Northwest: George Dowdall, Priscilla McDougal m a y / j u n e 2018 p a g e 3

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

By RosAnne LoesCH SHCA Springs Into Activity

e have lots of news for May and June. Our Complete Streets Committee and Board WMost importantly, Society Hill has two have been working hard to analyze this proposal, community events coming up this spring: our bring you information and advocate for the safest annual Open House & Garden Tour and the and best outcome for all of our stakeholders: Washington Square Affair! Both events, pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and transit users. sponsored by SHCA, are great fun and benefit We have also posted information on our website. our community. Proceeds from the May 20 Please stay tuned. Open House & Garden Tour help pay for the As you may know, our March General Meeting good works our association does to make our was cancelled because of a snowstorm. The May neighborhood a great place to live. The June 6 speaker will be John Gallery, well-known historic Rosanne Loesch, Washington Square Affair supports the work preservationist and long-time former head of the SHCA President that the Independence National Historical Park Preservation Alliance. He will be discussing his Service does for the beautification and mainte- new book, the updated edition of Philadelphia nance of historic Washington Square Park. Architecture, A Guide to the City. John reveals in a I have often gone on the house tour and am fascinating interview on the Hidden City website, always fascinated by the wide variety of homes www.hiddencityphila.org, the extensive selection in our neighborhood, from historic townhomes process he used for choosing the most notewor- decorated with a contemporary flair to condo- thy new buildings included in the book. Join us miniums displaying antiques and beautiful views. on May 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Pennsylvania Hospital’s The eclectic gardens, too, are inspirational. Zubrow Auditorium to see if you agree with John’s list. Light refreshments will be provided. The Washington Square Affair is a garden party that never disappoints. Meet up with fellow Finally, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation residents of Society Hill and enjoy delicious food is bringing the tall ships to our waterfront over donated by generous area restaurants. I hope the Memorial Day Weekend. It should be a splen- that you can attend one or both of these did visual spectacle that you won’t want to miss! neighborhood events. Rosanne Loesch is an attorney and former president On other fronts, our community is faced with of sHCA. she, her husband and two children have lived a proposed big change to the configuration in a historic house on spruce street since 2002 and, of Spruce and Pine Streets (see page 7). before that, lived for 14 years in the Washington square West neighborhood.

Did You Know… Society Hill List of Contractors Your SHCA membership dues pay for graffiti removal, “It’s like gold,” said one long-time resident. which helps keep Society Hill clean and beautiful. One more reason to join SHCA: If you see graffiti on public property, take a photo and On request, you may have our forward directly to [email protected]. 14-page List of Contractors For removal on private property call 311 or mailed to you. It’s filled 215-686-8686. with contractors of all kinds, plus some services. To receive a list, contact us at: [email protected] or 215-629-0727.

SHCA is committed to a graffiti-free neighborhood. Sorry, not available online.

In This Issue… Page 7 Page 11 Page 18 Page 25 Complete Streets Keeping Posted: Headhouse Farmers’ Market: The First Fountain at Committee Update The Second Bank Food Deserts, Food Swamps Washington Square Page 9 Page 15 Page 23 Page 30 Make A Difference: Experi- Open House Tour, South St. Headhouse District: Nifty Neighbors: Meet the ence the Happiness Effect Washington Square Affair Three New Dining Options Authors of Happy Together p a g e 4 society hill Repoer

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SATURDAY, MAY 12 Sweep Away Winter and Welcome Spring

oin your neighbors on Saturday, May 12, on Friday night or else be ticketed on Saturday Jfor SHCA’s annual Spring Clean-Up Day. This morning, beginning at 8 a.m. There will be no snowy winter has left us with lots of sodden trash parking on either side of the 300 to 400 blocks of and debris that needs addressing before crowds Front Street. This also applies to the 200 to 300 fill our streets for the Open House and Garden blocks of South 2nd Street and Lawrence Court. Tour on May 20. It’s also a perfect time to check SHCA’s Clean-Up Day volunteers will provide sidewalk bricks and tree pit enclosures for trash bags at the South 5th Street Acme, from necessary repairs. 8 a.m. until noon. Your bagged street leaves and We ask you to sweep around your house and litter should be left by 12 p.m. at the major inter- Get out the on your block. Remember to get those gutters sections of Locust, Spruce, Pine and Lombard brooms for cleared, as well as nearby walkways and alleys, Streets, as well as Three Bears Park. Bags are for Clean-Up Day! before the city’s sweeper trucks come, sometime street leaves and litter only — no household trash! between 8 a.m. and noon. Electronic Recycling and Paper Shredding All streets will be swept from Front to 8th Streets and Walnut to Lombard Streets, not including SHCA is again sponsoring is reached. Electronic or washing machines. Walnut. To accommodate synagogue services, electronic recycling and recycling will take anything If you use this special the 300 to 500 blocks of Spruce and Lombard paper shredding services, with a plug, except any service and aren’t yet will be swept by 8:30 a.m. Consider getting a thanks to State Represen- type of television or an SHCA member, please head start with your cleaning on Friday evening, tative Michael O’Brien. monitor. Neighbors can consider joining SHCA. as the sweeper trucks start as early as 7:30 a.m. Recycling trucks will be take these to Best Buy Simply fill out the form on Saturday morning. parked in St. Peter’s School on Delaware Avenue for on Page 29 or online at parking lot, 3rd and Lom- recycling. The trucks will www.societyhillcivic.org. Remember, wherever posted, cars must be bard Streets, from 10 a.m. also not take large appli- Any questions? Call Matt moved to the opposite side of the street after 6 p.m. to 1 p.m. or until capacity ances like refrigerators DeJulio at 215-629-1288.

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SHCA COMPLETE STREETS COMMITTEE UPDATE Possible Changes to Pine and Spruce Streets

s many of you know, the City is planning bly a turning lane or a bus. As to whether this A to make significant changes to Spruce and simply mirrors the same degree of risk currently Pine Streets, from Front to 22nd Street. SHCA facing right-side bicyclists turning left, we do has concerns about some aspects of these changes. not know, because there is an absence of data, Our Complete Streets Committee has been working such as “turning movement counts.” To use hard to understand the City’s plan, to ask questions Spruce Street as an example, if more cyclists and to attempt to obtain enough data to analyze are taking right turns — to go to the business whether, in terms of safety, the pros outweigh district, Rittenhouse Square, or other popular The City is contemplating the cons. Our efforts are continuing. destinations — then putting the bike lane on the flipping bike and parking left means that more bicyclists than at present lanes on Spruce and OTIS’s plans would be traversing lanes to make turns. The Pine Streets. The city’s Office of Transportation and Infra - same concept is true for Pine Street. Unfortunately, structure Systems (OTIS), led by Deputy Managing OTIS hasn’t been able to provide these data to us. Director Mike A. Carroll, P.E., plans to flip the lanes on Spruce and Pine Streets — placing the bike lanes Similar counts need to be taken of motor vehicles on the left side and the parking lanes on the right. turns and the speed of the turns is relevant. The travel lane would remain in the middle. The Other data should also be collected and shared. proposal includes between three and six delineators Another concern is that motorists would be getting at the end of various blocks. The striping on the in and out of their cars by having to step into the bike lanes would be much improved, including travel lane. When we raised this issue with OTIS, continuing the painting through the intersection. we were told that OTIS believes there is no OTIS asserts that left-side bicycle lanes increase the increased risk to drivers exiting their cars. ability of drivers, especially of large vehicles, to see In sum, there are pros and cons to the plan but, bicyclists turning left because motorists have smaller without the missing data, there’s no way to know blind spots on the left-hand side. There’s also a whether our streets would be safer, or less safe, benefit, generally, to putting the bike lane on the even for cyclists. opposite side of the street from bus stops, although in our neighborhood, which is the only location on How are we approaching this? Spruce and Pine Streets with buses, there has not We have had two meetings with OTIS in their office. been a safety problem with bikes and buses, at least OTIS has also had two public open houses, and we historically. Our vehicular speeds are relatively slow. had a presence at both. At the second open house for our part of town, which many of you kindly at- The plan would also affect parking in Society Hill. tended, we had our own easel with our concerns, Due to the physical details of each block, including and we handed out flyers to some in the crowd, the bus stops, our neighborhood would see a net many of whom shared our concerns. decrease in the number of on-street parking spaces. Please see our website for a detailed description We are also in contact with our Councilman Mark of the impact to your block. Squilla. As of press time for this edition of the Reporter, he has yet to take a position on this matter. What’s our concern? The proposal to flip the lanes has pros and cons. We are also circulating petitions throughout Society According to published experts such as the American Hill. Please contact your block coordinator if you Association of State Highway and Transportation would like to sign the petition. Officials, “On one-way streets, bike lanes should We have placed a considerable amount of normally be on the right-hand side of the roadway. materials onto a dedicated part of our website: A bike lane may be placed on the left if there are a societyhillcivic.org/completestreets, including significant number of left turning bicyclists or if a a copy of the 63-page Complete Street study that left-side bike lane decreases conflicts, for example we commissioned from our consultant, Howard those caused by heavy bus traffic, heavy right-turn Stein Hudson, a nationally recognized transportation movements (including double right-turn lanes), planning firm. The study contains 13 recommenda- deliveries or on-street parking.” This is why tions to improve safety for all users of Spruce and the missing data is important. Pine Streets. One of the cons is the danger posed to cyclists on Thank you to everyone for all your questions and the left side when making right-hand turns because, concerns. We will keep you posted both on the to do so, they must traverse a travel lane and possi- process and our efforts. p a g e 8 society hill Repoer

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE

By CLAudiA CARABeLLi Experience ‘The Happiness Effect’

e all lead very busy lives filled with commit- Help is needed weekday afternoons to unpack, Recently the Reporter Wments to work, school, friends and family. sort and organize items. On Saturday mornings has suggested ways Sometimes finding the time to volunteer can seem volunteers prepare and serve food. The Mobile to make a difference quite daunting. You, therefore, may want to keep Food Cupboard also needs help early on in our community. in mind “The Happiness Effect” that comes from Saturdays to make deliveries, in their van, From purchasing a street giving. As much as volunteering contributes to to under-served neighborhoods. The ability newspaper from a home- less vendor to making a whichever group you support, you receive that to interpret Mandarin and Cantonese is a plus. birthday cake for a child much more in return. It can keep you mentally Contact Food Cupboard Manager Ben Bookman living in a shelter, there stimulated, help combat depression, open up new [email protected] are many opportunities lines of social connection, reduce stress and even to help others. Please provide a sense of purpose. If you can find a way Share Your Love of Books let us know about any to volunteer doing something you love, that really If you’re a bibliophile, there’s no better place volunteer opportunities makes it a win-win. to direct your energies than the Free Library of you find worthwhile. Local schools, hospitals, religious groups and civic Philadelphia. It offers a multitude of volunteering associations always have opportunities. Responding opportunities at Parkway Central Library, as well to news articles or cold calling organizations can as the many neighborhood branches. be another way to connect. Here are just a few Shelving helpers, senior computer tutors, English of the many interesting volunteer opportunities language facilitators and collection-care assistants in our area. are needed. Volunteers are needed at author events, as are book readers for audiotape, Green Thumb? tour guides, gadget gurus, job readiness If you love to garden and haven’t yet discovered computer tutors and people to help with Greensgrow Farms, you’re in for a treat. A jewel library beautification. of an urban farm, located just three miles from libwww.freelibrary.org/programs/volunteer/ Society Hill, Greensgrow Farms offers a little of Complete an online application, print it out and mail to: everything for those of us who like to get down Volunteer Services Program 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 and dirty. Where else can you find seasonal plants, hydroponic gardening, a farmers’ market, an Have a Soft Spot for Our Furry Friends? assortment of pots and gardening accessories and even a few farm animals? Be sure to check out the Animal lovers have their choice of shelters and pig — photos okay, but no touching. If you’d like rescue groups in the Philadelphia area, but none to make a pallet garden, an empty pallet is yours are as large or comprehensive as the Penn syl va nia for a $5 contribution for chicken feed. The staff is Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals refreshingly helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. (PSPCA). Founded 150 years ago to address the poor treatment of working horses, it now provides Volunteers are needed to help the farm and care to dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, birds, reptiles nursery staff and to work in the kitchen, at the and even farm animals. In addition to the typical farm stand and at clean-up days and fundraisers. shelter, the PSPCA houses a veterinary clinic, Those with skills in videography and construction shelter hospital and anintake area for victims are also needed. of cruelty and neglect. They provide humane 2501 E Cumberland Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 education programs in Philadelphia schools. The 215-427-2780 ext. 5 Humane Law Enforcement Officers (Animal Cops) www.greensgrow.org/get-involved/volunteer/ also work out of the PSPCA. There are volunteer Feed the Hungry opportunities in animal care and training, education, laundry, fundraising and paperwork. Volunteers Perhaps not everyone is aware that the people must participate in two and a half hours of lined up on the 300 block of Pine Street early orientation classes before handling animals. Fill every Saturday morning are there for our local out an online volunteer application to get started. food bank. The Food Cupboard at Saint Peter’s PSPCA, 350 E Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Church started in 1987 after someone knocked 215-426-6300, [email protected] on the church doors asking for food. It’s grown to Lots of need. Lots of opportunities. Lots of provide free groceries to an average of 180 families rewards. Get started soon. You won’t regret it. each week. More than 100 volunteers keep it up and running. Claudia Carabelli serves sHCA as a director at large. p a g e 10 society hill Repoer

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KEEPING POSTED

By AL CAvALARi The Second Bank of Philadelphia

s a Philadelphia tour guide, I often Giant prints of 18th- A talk about “Freeman’s five tips for century Philadelphia studying history,” which come from streetscapes form a Yale history professor Joanne Freeman. backdrop to suggest One of her tips is to remember that the that you are walking founders were real people. You might around town in their ask if the cost of a course at Yale world, and these are shouldn’t include something more the people you would profound than this obvious and mundane be meeting. They be- piece of information, but she includes it come an introduction to for reason. We are too easily lulled into human society in a par- confusing the bronze statues and the ticular time in history. faces carved into mountains with those Your task is to wonder human beings who walked around these about how they inter- streets centuries ago. This is one of the acted and how they The Second Bank was know as the “Custom House” when reasons you should visit the Second collectively handled the this postcard was mailed in 1913. Bank of the United States on Chestnut complexities and challenges of their enslaved people who were part of our Street between 5th and 4th, just steps society. You need to use your imagination nation for centuries. Go ahead and enter from Independence Hall. to recreate a reality that is centuries’ old. that wooden enclosure, which millions of visitors do not notice, and you will Here you’ll find Independence National The Nation’s Financial History see the Ghanaian word “sankofa,” Historical Park’s portrait exhibit titled The building itself can speak to us which translates to “go back and get “People of Independence.” Most of the about our financial history, because it it.” The notion is to build the future by 195 pieces of art are portraits done by is the material continuation of Alexander visiting the past. There is an exciting Charles Willson Peale for display in his Hamilton’s vision that began with legisla- special treat at the Second Bank. The museum that occupied Independence tion chartering the First Bank, which still Park’s collection of “Birch’s Views” Hall from 1802-1827, after government stands across from the Museum of the has been placed on display for the operations had ceased there. American Revolution. In fact, fundraising first time in many years. You should Peale’s museum combined natural and has begun to open it for visitation. not miss these 24 hand-colored prints social history to help educate citizens, After the charter expired, Congress of Philadelphia street scenes done in who would learn about their society from created our Second Bank in 1816. The 1800 by William Birch and son. Lovely animal and mineral specimens, fossils — Greek revival building, inspired by the in their nuanced colors, fascinating in including a fully articulated Mastodon Parthenon, was designed by architect their details and even a bit amusing in skeleton — and portraits of notable peo- William Strickland and completed in 1824. their slightly primitive execution, they ple. Through studying nature as well as He also created the replacement steeple make a stunning impact displayed the leaders in business, politics, science, you see at Independence Hall today. together inone room. Even if you have military, law, education and society, visi- visited the bank in the past you need to tors could themselves become virtuous, Why is it named a “custom house” return for these prints. They are your enlightened owners of a republic, at on this postcard? The answer is that sankofa portal through time and “back a time when, the exhibit text tells us, President Andrew Jackson believed the to the future.” “Americans were inventing and testing bank was a corrupt tool that was used If you go: WARNING. Due to budget an idea of a nation of ‘united states.’” by the rich to wield power, influence the economy and elections and was a danger reasons, the bank has limited hours that The paintings are still here, and the to American liberty. He killed the bank change with the season. In May, it is exhibit’s layout allows you to meet these by vetoing its charter renewal in 1832. open Wednesday through Sunday, people up close and personally. They By 1836 it became a private corporation, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, are not grouped with all the military men which was liquidated in 1841. When our and no tickets are required. here, all the presidents there and a row postcard was mailed in 1913, the build- Al Cavalari of inventors along the wall. The portraits ing was being used as a custom house. is a certified member of the are mixed together on purpose because Association of Philadelphia tour Guides and that is how people relate and congregate. Build the Future by Visiting the Past gives tours as a volunteer for the national Lewis is not displayed next to Clark. At the entrance to the Liberty Bell you Park service. For a day job he operates the Flag Guys®, a flag business in upstate new George is not displayed next to Martha. will find a memorial to the millions of york. send comments to Al at [email protected]. p a g e 12 society hill Repoer m a y / j u n e 2018 p a g e 13

TREE TENDERS OF SOCIETY HILL

By LAuRA LAne devoe Spring and Summer Tree Care Tips

s the weather warms, here are some • Water, Water, Water: Newly A important tips in caring for the trees planted trees need 15 to 20 that make our neighborhood so desirable. gallons a week. Trees one • Weed and cultivate: Loosen the soil surface to three years old need around tree to encourage water and air to enter. eight to 12 gallons a week, If the surface is compacted, loosen the first and mature trees need six Right Wrong few inches of soil and break up large clumps. to 10 gallons weekly. A slow Avoid damaging any large woody roots. drip is best. Flat circular doughnut-shaped bags • Mulch: Spread a three-inch deep layer around are better than the conical-shaped tree gator Mulch should not the tree pit, leaving an open ring around the bags, which can harbor insects and contribute come in contact trunk. Mulch should not touch the bark. This with the trunk. to growth of harmful bacteria and fungi. could cause fungus damage. Mulch conserves water, controls weeds, moderates soil temperature, Questions? Contact the volunteer Tree Tenders lessens dog urine damage and nourishes the tree. of Society Hill at [email protected].

‘FIX THE BRIX’

By MARtHA Levine ould a fall on our uneven sidewalks cause Here’s how it works: Let’s look C serious injury? Maybe yes! That’s why we • Participants in the program will receive a forward to ask you to check your front sidewalk and see subsidy of 40 percent of the total invoice for more smooth if it’s level. House owners bear the burden of the leveling of their sidewalks, brick or cement. sailing — on keeping their sidewalks safe for others. It’s our Current SHCA members receive up to $400; our sidewalks, responsibility as homeowners — the City says non-members receive up to $300. our property extends from our houses to the that is. • First take a “before” photo of your curb and that includes trees. problem sidewalk and email it to me Sidewalks, both brick and cement, have a nasty at [email protected]. habit of moving due to tree roots, settling, and wear and tear. SHCA offers a great subsidy program • Choose a mason (or arborist) to do the work. called “Fix the Brix” to assist you in repairing your We can provide a suggested list if needed. sidewalk. We offer a subsidy of 40 percent of your • When the work is completed to your satisfaction, invoice for repairs up to $400 for SHCA members make a copy of your paid invoice and mail and $300 for non-members. Over 200 households the original to us at: SHCA, P.O. Box 63503, in Society Hill have taken advantage of the subsidy. Philadelphia PA 19147. If possible, include Rick the Brick Caveat: Avoid using Belgian Blocks or high bricks a copy of your cancelled check. for your tree pits, as they can be a tripping hazard. • A check will be sent to you within several weeks. For more information on this program, go to our website at societyhillcivic.org and click on “Fix the Brix.”

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SUNDAY, MAY 20 40th Annual Society Hill Open House & Garden Tour

hink you’ve seen every house in Society Three ways to buy tour tickets: T Hill? You would be surprised. • Visit societyhillcivic.org and click Although many of our houses look similar with on Open House & Garden Tour. their ubiquitous red brick facades, in contrast, • Call SHCA at 215-629-1288 every house interior here is totally different. or email [email protected]. Some are of the period; others can be ultra • Purchase tickets on tour day contemporary. What a surprise behind at Old Pine Community Center, each door! 401 Lombard Street. The tour is a great chance to appreciate When: Sunday, May 20, 1-5 p.m. some interesting interiors never seen before. Ticket cost: Tour Coordinators Linda Skale and SHCA $35 per ticket in advance Vice President Martha Levine, who have $40 per ticket at the door organized this event since 2000, say, “People Payment: VISA, MC, check get really excited to see the new selection Cash accepted at the door. of homes each year. Some attend to see the Group discounts: historic housesand others to get decorating $5 per ticket discount for ideas for their own homes. Many come from groups of five or more. the Philadelphia and New Jersey suburbs Volunteers help make the tour go smoothly. Students: $20 per ticket to see how we city folk live.” Mark your calendars and don’t miss it this • Enjoy complimentary light “Dining With Discounts” will be back this year. All proceeds go to SHCA and are used refreshments. year. Five local restaurants offer a 15 percent for neighborhood programs that help make this • Rest rooms available. discount to tour ticket holders. Make it a day, a great place to live, like “Fix the Brix,” graffiti • Comfortable shoes with a tour followed by dinner! removal and Tree Tenders’ tree pruning, highly recommended.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 2018 Washington Square Affair The Society Hill Civic Association is pleased to announce that you are invited!

oin us under the tent on Wednesday, June 6, in cooperation with INHP and the donated J2018, for the 5th Washington Square Affair design services of The Olin Studio, totally to benefit Washington Square. Everyone is rehabilitated the landscaping around the invited to enjoy a festive evening with friends memorial and fountain areas. Your support WASHINGTON and neighbors to celebrate this jewel in our and generosity will ensure that this kind of SQUARE AFFAIR historic neighborhood. This tented event will maintenance and beautification of the park 2018 be held in the Square from 6 to 9 p.m. The will continue. Visit www.societyhillcivic.org Affair will feature gourmet delicacies from for more information and to buy tickets online. area restaurants and caterers, along with wine, music and entertainment. All proceeds from the Affair will be used for maintenance, beautification and restoration projects in Washington Square.SHCA and its volunteers help keep the Square beautiful for visitors and residents. Washington Square is part of the Independence National Historical Park (INHP). Over the years, SHCA has worked with INHP to refurbish the fountain and to restore the guard houses. In 2016, SHCA, Patrons enjoying the 2015 Washington Square Affair. p a g e 16 society hill Repoer

OUT AND ABOUT Greenways and Pocket Parks

Enjoy the greenways ociety Hill’s lovely greenways and charming a destination, he or she turns 90 degrees and as you stroll through Spocket parks provide a welcome respite from heads for another landmark. Ed had come across our neighborhood on the bustle and noise of living in the heart of the this orientation scheme in China, where there May 20 for The SHCA city. We owe a debt of gratitude to the genius of is an ancient belief that by constantly changing Open House and noted urban planner Edmund Bacon, as well as direction, people can shake off any evil spirits Garden Tour. the talent of renowned landscape architect John that may be following them. F. Collins, FASLA. John Collins was hired to design the landscape. In 1958, the Washington Square East Renewal He added richly patterned brick sidewalks and Plan began the revitalization of our deteriorated walls, alleys, benches, trees and site-specific community. Ed Bacon realized that removing light standards and bollards. These, combined Bonnie Halda is a incompatible, dilapidated structures would leave with small courtyards, pocket parks and outdoor freelance photo grapher gaps in the neighborhood fabric. Instead of filling sculptures, help tie together the unique blend specializing in historic these holes with new buildings, he proposed of historic and modern architecture. Collins used buildings and the urban tying them together into a network of greenways environment. she’s also only plants and materials found naturally in the a historical architect that ran through whole blocks. Philadelphia area. His work reflects an under- with the northeast Bacon once explained the processional element standing of human behavior and how design Regional office of the of this system: each time a pedestrian comes to can incorporate this knowledge. national Park service. m a y / j u n e 2018 p a g e 17

OUT AND ABOUT p a g e 18 society hill Repoer

HEADHOUSE FARMERS’ MARKET

By CLAiRe BAtten And deB BentZeL A Tale of Food Deserts and Food Swamps

s Associate Director of Community Food seasonal markets across the city. Indeed, The A Systems at The Food Trust, Deb Bentzel’s Food Trust would love to see locals explore plate is very full. Not only is she in charge of all of their markets. “I’d encourage Society Hill running The Food Trust’s Farmers’ Markets in residents or anyone to visit some of our other and around Philadelphia, she also spearheads the markets, to learn more about the entire farmers’ organization’s Farm to School and Farm to Early market program and how it works,” comments Childhood Program initiatives. “I’m responsible Deb. “There is a wealth of different farmers, for helping to create connections between local vendors and community partners represented in farmers and local consumers, that’s my sweet our markets around the city. Come see how multi- spot,” explains Deb. faceted our community-based markets can be.” Get Involved! Volunteer: The Food Trust is always interested in hearing from locals who would like to volunteer for the organization, whether at their Center City office or in the field supporting a local market. At the Headhouse Farmers’ Market, there are many ways to get involved. “It’s physical, but a lot of fun,” laughs Deb. “We always need help with set up and market break-down, and we staff our own Food Trust table every week if you’d like to interact with shoppers and help with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Food Deserts Versus Food Swamps (SNAP) and Philly Food Buck transactions. Aside from orchestrating our much-loved There are lots of ways to get involved.” Headhouse weekend Farmers’ Market, The Make a Donation: One of the most Food Trust is, first and foremost, a not-for-profit important food initiatives created by The Food organization dedicated to making good, healthy Trust is the Philly Food Bucks program, which food available to everyone in Philadelphia, has been going strong for eight years. These food irrespective of income or location. In addition “bucks” can be used at point of sale in The Food to helping guide and set food policy in the Trust’s many markets to incentivize lower-income city, The Trust has done an effective job drawing shoppers to purchase fresh, healthy food. There’s attention to the worrying number of food deserts an additional benefit: a shopper’s money stretches and food swamps in neighborhoods across further by increasing their purchasing power by Philadelphia. Deb elucidates the issue: “Food about 40 percent. When they spend SNAP dollars deserts are where people cannot readily access on fresh fruit or veggies with a market farmer, they fresh, affordable, healthy food, with many factors get rewarded in Philly Bucks. This is a win-win responsible for this lack of access. And food arrangement, because it also helps the farmers. deserts tend to go hand-in-hand with food Otherwise, it might not be viable for the farmer swamps. Usually, where there’s an absence of to attend these smaller, local-community fresh food, you’ll find a surplus of food swamps, markets. better known as unhealthy fast-food outlets. Our

goal is to help address low-food access through To find out more about the important activities

our markets, Philly Food Bucks program and of The Food Trust in our city, to volunteer or to other programming.” donate to the Philly Food Bucks program, contact [email protected] or thefoodtrust.org. The Food Trust operates 20 or so farmers’ markets throughout the city. Some 80 to 90 The Food Trust percent of these markets are strategically located , in partnership with Get Healthy Philly, operates more than 25 farmers’ markets in in neighborhoods where healthy food access is Philadelphia, including the Headhouse Farmers’

low. While Reporter readers are all familiar with Market, Philadelphia’s largest outdoor market. the

our own local Headhouse Market at 2nd and Pine Food trust has been working to ensure that everyone

Streets, The Trust also runs the year-round Fitler has access to affordable, nutritious food and informa-

Square, Fairmount and Clark Park markets and tion to make healthy decisions. to get involved with the Food trust, see our website www.thefoodtrust.org. m a y / j u n e 2018 p a g e 19

WELCOME BASKETS

By MARtHA Levine SHCA’s Big Welcome for New Neighbors very year, SHCA presents 40 to 50 home- other great dishes. Hours: open seven days E owners who are new to the neighborhood a week for lunch, dinner and late night. with a Welcome Basket. Let us know you’re here Pizza Fresca by Lamberti, 703 Chestnut Street, as of 2017 to date, and we’ll make an appointment is part of the Aldo Lamberti Family of Restaurants, to present a basket to you. Contact me at like local favorite Positano Coast. Located in the [email protected] or 215-629-0727. historic district, it is their newest pizza restaurant, Thank you to all of our many contributors offering dining in, take-out, online orders and who make this program possible. delivery. Hours: Monday to Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Sundays. Greenstreet Coffee Co., 1101 Spruce Street, is a local coffee roasting company owned by The General Store at Reading Terminal Market. brothers Tom and Chris Molieri. They pride The focus here is on a collection of the finest themselves in providing “exceptional tasting Pennsylvania-made products, including hand- coffees that are responsibly sourced.” Stop by made chocolates, cookies, coffee and handcrafts, Rowena McBeath, David their cozy café on Spruce Street. Store hours: including ceramics, quilts and soaps. They are Zilka and their daughter. Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, deservedly proud of their goods. Website: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. www.pageneralstore.com. Hours: Monday to Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. La Scala’s Restaurant and Bar, 615 Chestnut Street. A comfortable, home-style Italian restaurant Home Helpers of Philadelphia, 267-402-7271, for the whole family, it attracts both locals and provides quality in-home care and home health visitors alike. Some say their food is “just like care service options to allow aging family members grandma used to make.” Touted as the best ravioli to stay in their homes “living safe and independent in Philadelphia — I can attest to that — among lives.” Website: www.homehelpershomecare.com.

2018 SOCIETY HILL WELCOME BASKET CONTRIBUTORS Coffee Shops Specialty Shops Old City Coffee, 221 Church St./Reading Terminal Market Adornamenti (jewelry), 1106 Pine Street Starbucks Coffee Inc., 8th & Walnut Streets Evantine Design, 715 Walnut Street 9th Street Coffee, 814 S. 9th Street Head House Books, (independent bookstore), 619 S. 2nd Street Green Street Coffee, 1101 Spruce Street Paper On Pine (invitations/stationery), 115 S. 13th Street Food Stores Paul Morelli Design Inc. (jewelry), 1118 Walnut Street Acme Market, 5th & Pine Streets Show of Hands Gallery (crafts), 1006 Pine Street Restaurants SoapBox (Hand made skin care), 616 S. 6th Street Bistro Romano, 120 Lombard Street Theaters/Entertainment Bistrot La Minette, 623 S. 6th Street Arden Theater, 40 N. 2nd Street Cavanaugh’s Headhouse, 421 S. 2nd Street 1812 Productions (all comedy theater), 215-592-9560 City Tavern, 138 S. 2nd Street Ghost Tours of Philadelphia, 610-587-8308 Craftsman’s Row, 112 S. 8th Street InterAct Theater Company, at the Drake, 302 S. Hicks Street Creperie Beau Monde, 624 S. 6th Street Lantern Theater Company, 10th & Ludlow Streets (south of Market) Fork, 306 Market Street National Museum of American Jewish History, 5th & Market Streets Frieda’s Café, 320 Walnut Street National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut Street Garces Group: Amada, 217 Chestnut Street and others Next Move Dance at the Prince, 1412 Chestnut Street Gnocchi, 613 E. Passyunk Avenue (near 5th & South) Pennsylvania Ballet, Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Streets High Street on Market, 308 Market Street Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, 215-569-8080 Keating’s Rope & Anchor, @ The Hilton at Penn’s Landing Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, 2111 Sansom Street La Buca Ristorante, 711 Locust Street Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks, 321 S. 4th Street La Fourno, 636 South Street Philadelphia Theatre Company, Suzanne Roberts Theater, Broad & Pine Sts. La Scala’s Restaurant & Bar, 615 Chestnut Street The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, the Kimmel Center, 215-545-1739 Malbec Argentine Steakhouse, 400-402 S. 2nd Street The Philadelphia Chamber Ensemble, Old Pine Church, 412 Pine Street Pizza Fresca by Lamberti, 703 Chestnut Street The Philadelphia Orchestra, Kimmel Center, Broad & Spruce Streets Positano Coast Restaurant, 2nd & Walnut Streets Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad Street Talula’s Daily, café & take out, 208 W. Washington Square Other Services Specialty Foods Home Helpers of Philadelphia, 267-402-7271 Homemade Goodies by Roz, 510 S. 5th Street J. Sima Salon, Society Hill Towers, 257 St. James Place Knead Bagels, 725 Walnut Street Judy Moon Massage Therapy, Hopkinson House, 604 Washington Square Metropolitan Bakery, 262 S. 19th Street (Rittenhouse Sq.) Liberty Tree & Landscape Management, 215-725-3637 South Street Bagels, 613 S. 3rd Street Riff Cleaners, 500 S. 5th Street The General Store, Reading Terminal Market The Worth Collection (women’s fashions), 215-925-8813, p a g e 20 society hill Repoer

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ON OUR SHELF

By vivienne WoodWARd Steeped in Booze

he narrative of alcohol as creative from her relationships and creative own plot line.” T fuel is well-established in our acceptance from her peers. She writes, And it is in her literary canon: Denis Johnson, Raymond “Drinking is a thwarted flight into recognition and Carver, Elizabeth Bishop and David transcendence, like a dog, chained dissection of her Foster Wallace all drank, and wrote to a post, barking at the sky.” place within the during periods of drinking. And so we tradition of addic- Interspersed within Jamison’s personal forgive them their drinking, we exalt it tion that makes narrative are the stories of other addicts. and correlate it with creative liberation. the book original There is commonality in their stories: and rich. In fact, as Leslie Jamison dissects in her all spend boring, predictable hours and new book, The Recovering, drinking has days in service of substance. Alongside Jamison’s fear, nothing to do with liberation. The kind of her own story, Jamison examines the in writing The drinking those authors did, that Jamison ways our culture, our laws and our Recovering, was to contribute one more herself did, had more to do with pacing history have created certain addiction recovery story: “tedious... and tawdry.” outside of closed liquor stores and drink- narratives, depending on your race, The book mostly avoids tedium, despite ing inside of a closet than with freedom. your gender and your profession. its 544 pages; but towards the end it This memoir is an addiction narrative. starts to drag — Jamison’s own story After years of her own drinking, Jamison Jamison lays bare the ways in which begins tofeel effortful. She lends the writes, “Drinking was no longer electric. addiction looks very much the same narrative to four different addicts, and It was musty routine, little more than a on everyone: from a black man shooting though it serves to highlight her own claustrophobic shell game…” Shortly heroin in Harlem to the soulful singer point — that the stories of addicts are after, she attends her first AA meeting, Amy Winehouse, who died from alcohol different, but knitted together with the and where the period of Jamison’s poisoning. The difference is whether same threads of desire and need. It addiction is all about her thirst to be we victimize or criminalize; idolize feels a bit like undue diligence. That the superlative, her recovery is defined or ignore. said, mostly The Recovering feels like a by striving to recognize herself within conversation with your smartest friend Jamison’s own story is full of movement a collective experience of use. (except that none of us are usually so — from the famous University of Iowa Jamison spent her early life certain that candid with our friends). Writers’ Workshop MFA, to Nicaragua, to be loved, she needed to be interesting, to the PhD program at Yale. With each Bring in a copy of this review to Head and in order to write well, she needed to move, drinking is her loyal companion; House Books to receive 20 percent say something that had never been said it allows her access to the parties with off your copy of The Recovering, or before. In AA, she’s given its basic text, writers she respects in Iowa, to exotic else have the discount donated to the “Big Book,” with no one author and binges abroad. But underneath the ad- SHCA on your behalf. countless stories not so different from missions to prestigious universities, the her own. In her drinking days, Jamison relationships, the potlucks with famous Vivienne Woodward worried that recovery meant sacrificing is the is the events co- authors, Jamison describes herself as a her creativity. But in her recovery and ordinator of Head House Books, society Hill’s “broken spigot” of need — she craves others’ stories she finds “relief from my only local, independently owned bookstore, love and unconditional commitment located at 619 south 2nd street.

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SOUTH STREET HEADHOUSE DISTRICT Three New Reasons to Work Up an Appetite

he South Street Headhouse District “Puyero” is a Venezuelan expression that T (SSHD) continues to develop as a dining refers to a gathering that is “tons of fun,” and destination. The district is now home to three this is the goal of the hosts. Owner Gilberto new and exciting restaurants. Arends explains: “Philadelphia has been like a second home to us since 1997 — we visited Australian Vibe relatives here all the time. We were really drawn to the food scene, which is so exciting, Ants Pants Café, which opened about six and we saw that Venezuelan cuisine was not months ago, is an offshoot of the renowned represented. We wanted to share our food, café-bruncherie across town. Owners Nancy and our culture, with Philadelphia, and that “Ants Pants” is an Aussie Silverman, Liz Fleming and Paul Puma is what Puyero is about. South Street was an term for “the greatest.” launched the location at 526 S. 4th Street ideal fit for us because of the liveliness of the largely due to their connection to the area. area. We get a diverse clientele, but every Nancy, a long-time resident of Queen Village, week we are seeing more and more regulars was eager to open a venue near her home, from the neighborhood and repeat customers. while Paul also has roots here. When the It’s been really great.” 4th Street storefront became available, they jumped. Paul explains: “We were looking for “Puyero” is a Venezuelan Do It Your Way expression that means a small café in this area — we were impressed “tons of fun.” by the community and the businesses along The newest arrival to the district, M2O, the 4th Street corridor that generate so landed at 701 S. 5th Street, the corner of 5th much positive energy.” and Monroe, in March. M2O, shorthand for “made to order,” is a casual new place that First-time guests — who tend to become offers a nearly limitless array of options for regulars — often ask about the name. Paul burgers and salads. The vibe is malt-shop continues, “Our partner Liz spent a lot of time minimal, with eat-in or takeout/online in Sydney, Australia, where her husband grew order options. up. They returned from a trip inspired to replicate an Australian café here in Philly. Under the management of Alex Russakoff, The name is an Aussie term for ‘the greatest,’ M2O provides a menu that allows diners sort of like ‘the cat’s pajamas’ or ‘the bees to choose their own combinations. Burgers knees.’ Our coffee menu reflects Australian are available in beef or veggie; bread can be “M2O” is shorthand for roots with drinks like the flat white, which is pretzel, potato, wheat roll or, instead, a lettuce “made to order.” a latte-style coffee, the long black and the Aus- wrap. Toppings range from the simple like tralian iced coffee, which contains ice cream.” lettuce, tomato or pickle, to the outré, such “The addition of these as grilled kale, onion rings and avocados. The menu offers a great selection of breakfast dining options isfurther Salads offer similar flexibility: guests start items — omelets, eggs, pancakes and breakfast progress in our goal to with a choice of leaf — arugula, romaine, kale, hash, with vegetarian and vegan options. The make South Street a — then add toppings like cheese, protein and cafe also provides a lunch menu featuring salads welcoming destination for dressing. Fountain sodas are made with real and sandwiches, and a drink menu of smooth- neighbors and visitors. cane sugar. Bassett’s ice cream shakes, fruit ies, juices and an array of coffee selections. As we continue to develop smoothies, and bottled drinks and juices round more diverse businesses out the beverage menu. BYO is an option; and offerings, we will Venezuelan Flavor beer is a perfect accompaniment to the menu. cultivate an atmosphere There is also a kids’ menu and a variety of Right next door to Ants Pants you will find that is exciting and fries with toppings. Puyero Venezuelan Flavor, which opened inviting. Great food is a year ago at 524 S. 4th Street. Puyero is a Russakoff explains the concept: “As we looked an obvious place to start BYO that features authentic Venezuelan street at the area and what type of place it lacked, and we are delighted to food. Corn arepas are filled with shredded we saw that there wasn’t really a restaurant welcome these new busi- beef and black beans, chicken, shrimp, chorizo that served quality salads and burgers in a nesses to the District.” or veggies; sweet plantain sandwiches called casual atmosphere and offered diners complete patacones are stuffed with a variety of fillings; SSHD Executive Director choice. We understand that people have Mike Harris and cachapas, which are corn fritter pancakes, different dietary needs and preferences. It is are laden with toppings like cheese, ham or our mission to accommodate our guests and shredded meats. make them feel welcome and comfortable.” p a g e 24 society hill Repoer

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COMFORT FOR MAN AND BEAST ALIKE

By BiLL douBLe The First Fountain at Washington Square

he history of the squat granite Washington Square is full of interesting The original fountain stood over T fountain hunkered along the curb history and charm. Support the eight feet tall. A tablet mounted atop its on the south side of Washington Square beautification and maintenance base bore the inscription: “Philadelphia (across from Hopkinson House) belies of this treasure by attending the Fountain Society, Instituted AD 1869.” its modest appearance. It began its exis- Washington Square Affair on June 6. On top of the tablet, a marble hemisphere tence in much grander form on the oppo- served as the perch for a large cast-iron site side of the Square in 1869 — the first eagle with outstretched wings. Public project of a movement that would both response was encouraging. On a single adorn the city’s streets and quench the day in July 1869, 1,365 persons and 321 thirst of its residents — man and beast. horses were counted drinking from the Washington Square fountain. Philadelphia was growing rapidly in 1869. It had added more than 100,000 Electric streetcars, introduced in 1892, residents in the previous decade, with rapidly replaced the city’s horse-drawn a population approaching 700,000. Aside cars. This development did not immedi- from walking, transportation within the ately make horse troughs obsolete, city depended largely on horsepower. because deliveries in the city continued to rely on horsepower. However, the These beasts hauled delivery wagons proliferation of electric streetcar lines and streetcars laden with riders through led to the relocation of Swann’s beloved the city’s narrow streets. Philadelphia’s first fountain from its original location first horse-drawn streetcar service began Stereopticon photograph, c. 1870, of at 7th and Walnut in 1916. in 1858, and by 1869 streetcar tracks lined Philadelphia Fountain Society’s first foun- the major streets. Horses bore the brunt tain, erected in 1869 along Washington The move arose from a need to narrow Square at 7th and Walnut Streets. of extreme weather and, not infrequently, the Walnut Street pavement to accommo- the abuse of impatient and brutal drivers. (the Library Company of Philadelphia) date the re-routing of the 7th Street man, from necessity, is often driven to The summer heat could be especially trolley, according to Fountain Society gin shops and places of debauch, where harrowing, as watering stations were all records. A team of horses stopped for water is provided to his suffering beast, but nonexistent. As many as twenty draft water at the fountain would now block and he in return is expected to go in and horses a day died from heat exhaustion trolleys running on two different lines. spend his hard-earned wages at the bar.” during the hottest months. Thus, the fountain was unceremoniously A Washington Square site — along In February of 1869, Dr. Wilson Cary uprooted and moved to the opposite side Walnut Street opposite 7th Street — Swann convened a group of “ladies and of the Square by the Bureau of City was selected for the Society’s first project. gentlemen” at his home at 1512 Walnut Property, apparently without prior By April 1869, barely three months after Street to “consider the propriety of notice to the Fountain Society. the Society’s founding, its first fountain forming a society for the erection of had been erected, and a second one on The fountain’s embellishments — fountains” along the streets of the city. Chestnut Street, facing Independence its decorative tablet, globe and eagle — Thus, the Philadelphia Fountain Society Hall, was almost completed. appear to have been lost during this was organized for erecting and maintain- process. A Fountain Society inspection ing drinking fountains in the city. A stereopticon photograph (c.1870) in 1917 showed the relocated fountain to depicts the fountain shortly after its Practical rather than merely decorative be in good order, although its water was erection. The granite block construction contrivances, their primary purpose turned off. The inspection report simply now situated on South Washington was to satisfy physical needs rather noted “the figure has been removed.” Square formed the base of the fountain. than aesthetic sensibilities. Few public Like many venerable Philadelphia insti- sources of drinking water — for humans It provided receptacles of running water tutions, the Fountain Society continues or animals — existed in mid-19th century for use by humans, horses and smaller to exist. It recently provided the lily Philadelphia. By making fresh, free water animals. An Old Testament passage pad sculpture for the decorative fountain amply available, Swann hoped to promote on the fountain’s granite face above the in the middle of Washington Square. temperance and relieve animal suffering. horse trough proclaimed the Fountain Bill Double These goals were intertwined, as he Society’s mission. Now scarcely visible, is a free-lance writer. He wrote explained: “The greatest enemy to tem- the inscription reads: “Let thy fountains Philadelphia’s Washington Square published perance, morality and virtue, is more or be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters by Arcadia Publishing. this edited article was less associated with thirst. Many a good in the streets.” first published in the summer 2009 edition of Pennsylvania Heritage magazine. p a g e 26 society hill Repoer

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SAFE AND SOUND IN SOCIETY HILL

By MARyLin APPeL A Cause for Hope

ood news for those of us concerned Homelessness is not a crime, and Hub of Hope G about the plight of Philadelphia’s homeless. has been able to help people get the medical Hub of Hope, a program for those in need, treatment and support they need to get off the born of an affiliation between SEPTA and Project streets. To find out more or to make a donation, HOME, gave aid this past winter to the homeless call the Center City District Foundation at men and women taking refuge from the cold 215-440-5529. in center city concourses connecting SEPTA Regional Rail, subway and trolley lines. Important Tip Don’t know how to get rid of those outdated The SEPTA/Project HOME partnership with or unused medications? Please don’t throw Hub of Hope is the first of its kind between a them down the drain! Instead, drive to the police transit agency and a social service organization. district on 11th Street just below Vine, park right The facility, located in Suburban Station, includes in front and deposit those medications in the beds, showers, clothing, food and medical care. large blue container just inside the front door. Importantly, it is staffed by professionals who can You’ll be helping to save the planet. help find shelter, medical care and other social services for those in need. These professionals And Remember... include resource managers, peer specialists, Be aware of your surroundings. Do not talk or recovery coaches and physical and behavioral text while walking down the street; do not hang healthcare specialists from places such as purses over the backs of chairs while dining in Project HOME, The Mental Health Association restaurants, especially al fresco; do not leave your of Southeastern Pennsylvania, the City of cell phone on the table when going to the bar or Philadelphia, Jefferson Hospital and Public loo; and make sure your building door and your When walking, watch the Health Management Corporation. apartment door are well secured. sidewalk, not the screen.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

Exercise and Socialize Tall Ships Sail Into Philly The Walkie/Talkies meet for Five-Day Celebration at Three Bears Park, Delancey Nearly a dozen tall ships will sail to Philadelphia’s Street between 2nd and waterfront along the Delaware River on Thursday, 3rd Streets, on Tuesday and May 24. All are invited to watch as the ships Thursday mornings at 8:15 a.m. for a one-hour approach Penn’s Landing, creating a free-to-watch stroll through our historic community. Anyone parade from 3 to 5 p.m. is welcome to participate in this non-stressful, one-hour exercise & socialize program. The next day, the festival really kicks off. “Philly Is Walking In the Park!” meets at Through Monday, May 28, get up-close views the fountain in the center of Washington Square, of the ships and enjoy interactive programming, family-friendly experiences and special food and 6th and Locust Streets, at 8 a.m. on Mondays, Kalmar Nyckel, the tall Wednesdays and Fridays for a half-hour, self- beverage offerings. Festival tickets, which are $5 ship of Delaware, is a paced walk through our historic, beautiful park for children and $7 for adults, include same-day re-creation of a 17th- led by neighbor Dr. Lisa Unger. All are invited admission to the Independence Seaport Museum. century Dutch Pinnace. to join us. Daily, self-guided ship tours also will be available on a timed schedule for designated tall ships. Parking Tours will allow guests to board the vessels of their choosing (each ship requires a separate A limited number of monthly parking spaces tour ticket) to get a first-hand look at how the are still available at the renovated lot at 511 ships were crafted, how they function and S. Front Street, between South and Lombard how their crews live and work. Streets. If interested, contact Ed Sullivan with Park America at 610-637-6832. Visit www.sailphiladelphia.org to learn more. p a g e 28 society hill Repoer

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT

By MAtt dejuLio 2018 Membership Drive on Course for Another Record Year

y early April, 1,047 Society Hill B residents had either renewed their association membership or joined for Membership the first time — 30 more or three percent Application ahead of the same time last year. We are on course to possibly exceed the all-time high of 1,141 reached last year. Name So far 99 new members have signed up Address Apt. # — 20 more than last year at this time — but 173 residents have not yet responded City, State, Zip to two mailings — about the same number as last year. If you have delayed in sending Home Phone in your renewal, or wish to join, please do so today. A final reminder notice Work Phone was mailed out on April 1. Email (print clearly) Please remember to go to our website IMPORTANT: Today, most everyone communicates via email. Please be sure that we www.societyhillcivic.org and sign up for have your current email address — so that you can receive important updates between our email newsletter, so you can stay publication of our community newsletter. All SHCA emails will be judiciously screened, informed about all important issues on a and rarely will we send emails more than once a week. Nor will we share your email ad- regular basis. You may also conveniently dress with anyone else. This convenient, 21st-century system helps save our civic associ- renew or join by credit card or PayPal ation postage costs, while keeping you regularly informed. on our new and improved web site. Residential Memberships Business Memberships

l $ 50 Basic Household Membership l $ 100 Institutions — We welcome each of the over 3,600 5+ employees households in our neighborhood to l $ 40 Senior/Student/Single join SHCA. Your civic association helps l $ 100 Federal Friend l $ 60 Institutions — fewer than 5 employees protect your real estate investment by l $ 150 Georgian Grantor funding many of our improvement l $ 300 Jefferson Benefactor projects, as well as providing subsidies to neighbors who plant trees and fix their l $ 500 Washington Benefactor sidewalks. We help enhance your quality l $ 1,000 Benjamin Franklin Benefactor of life when we advocate on your behalf Additional Contributions regarding zoning changes, real estate taxes, crime problems and traffic issues. $______Washington Square Beautification $______Franklin Lights All of this is accomplished through the $______Sidewalk Cleaning/Graffiti Removal $______Tree Tenders hard work of our dedicated board of $______5th Street Legal Fund $______McCall School directors, committee members, block coordinators and, most importantly, Total Enclosed $______your membership dues. l Charge VISA/MasterCard: Without member dues, SHCA would cease to function. Protect your neighbor- Number Exp Date hood and your real estate investment. Sign up today! Signature The following topics are of special interest to me. I welcome receipt of email up- Email [email protected] with dates on these topics. questions or comments, which will be shared with our board members l Clean-Up Day l Washington Square l Zoning & Historic Preservation representing every quadrant in our l Franklin Lights l Social Events l 5th Street Development unique, historic neighborhood. l Dilworth House l Property Taxes l Local Crime Incidents l Reporter l Fundraising and Alerts Matt DeJulio is a retired publishing execu- Please return completed application to: tive. He has served as sHCA’s administrator Society Hill Civic Association, P.o. Box 63503, Philadelphia, PA 19147 since 2001. p a g e 30 society hill Repoer

NIFTY NEIGHBORS IN MY OWN BACKYARD

By jAne BiBeRMAn Suzie and James: Happy Together

. ho takes a suitcase full of books notes James. Liam attends St. Peter’s “Won their honeymoon?!” exclaims School, where Suzie is a class mother positive psychology expert and well- and greets new parents. being writer Suzann Pileggi Pawelski. “We love the neighborhood,” say Her husband, James, for one. “We went James and Suzie, looking out from their to St. Lucia on our wedding trip,” she balcony over Washington Square, where recounts. “And I couldn’t figure out why they love to play soccer and baseball his suitcase was so heavy when we were as a family. Perhaps their very favorite going to a beach resort!” But honestly, destination, though, is Three Bears Suzie wasn’t surprised. She and James Park, which could be considered are avid readers. In fact, it was a book their second home. that brought them together. But let’s return to St. Lucia’s for a “We both were reading the same moment. What they excitedly discussed book at the same time,” explains James. on the beach was Aristotle. Perhaps “It was Martin Seligman’s Learned the seed of their book was planted in Optimism. The book teaches you that the sand there. “Positive psychology you can challenge your thoughts and has deep roots in philosophy,” says learn how to choose optimism.” Seligman James. “Aristotle theorized that is known as the father of positive successful relationships are based on psychology. A longtime professor at the the good, the useful and the pleasurable. University of Pennsylvania, he established We decided to write this book because its principles there about 20 years ago. we understood that falling in love and Suzie, a native of Montgomery County Suzie and James with Liam at their NYC staying in love, or getting married and — and yes, she’s related to the famous book launch. finding lasting happiness can be two salon family — had spent 20 years in different things,” explains Suzie. “In Times, U.S. News and World Report and Manhattan after graduating from Penn Happy Together, which coincidentally appeared on many TV shows around the with a bachelor’s in communication. was published on January 16, our eighth world, including The Today Show. A successful freelance writer and public anniversary, we focus on finding and relations expert, she was an associate With so much in common, it seems feeding the good in a relationship rather producer of The Joan Rivers Show. After inevitable that Suzieand James would than dwelling on problems. It is the reading Learned Optimism, she decided meet and fall in love. In January of 2010, first book applying the science of to return to Penn to study with Seligman. they were married. Although they look positive psychology to relationships.” After earning her master’s, she wrote an like the perfect couple — both good- James adds: “We hope readers will award-winning cover story, “The Happy looking and upbeat — James and Suzie learn to develop key habits for building Couple,” for Scientific American Mind claim that their marriage, like any other, and sustaining long-term love.” magazine that helped launch her career has had challenges. “It’s hard for Suzie This summer, Suzie and James will as a well-being consultant — building to accept compliments,” says James. present their popular lectures on and practicing healthy habits, aka the “And it’s hard to get James to go to maintaining happiness and romance in science of happiness. the gym,” says Suzie, who works out relationships in Budapest and London. regularly at the Philadelphia Sports James, born in Dayton, Ohio, has taught As much as they love their neighborhood, Club on 5th Street. Getting to the gym philosophy at several universities and both enjoy traveling and exploring the shouldn’t be hard since they live next- was asked by Seligman to be director world. “Studies have shown that enjoying door at Independence Place, where of education in the Positive Psychology experiences together, rather than buying they moved when their son Liam Center at Penn, where he co-founded the things, makes for true happiness,” was two months old. Master of Applied Positive Psychology says Suzie. (MAPP) program with Seligman. He Raising a child takes a dual effort, and They seem to be the couple that proves is also adjunct associate professor of both James and Suzie love bringing up the axiom. religious studies at Penn’s School of their seven-year-old son. “Liam may Arts and Sciences. The author of The think happiness is ice cream, but we Jane Biberman Dynamic Individualism of William James, want him to develop into a well-rounded , freelance writer and former editor of Inside Magazine, has contributed to he has been featured in The New York human being who has good values,” a variety of publications. m a y / j u n e 2018 p a g e 31

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