January/February 2018 The Newsletter of The Society Hill Civic Association

SOCIETYHILL Reporter www.societyhillcivic.org Bridging the Divide

he Society Hill Civic Association (SHCA) Our speaker will be Marian Hull from AECOM, T invites all neighbors to the General Member- the engineers for the project, and joining her ship Meeting on Wednesday January 17, which will be Elaine Elbich of PennDOT and Karen will feature a presentation about a very exciting Thompson from the Delaware River Waterfront project important to our community. Corporation. They will describe the Penn’s Landing Feasibility Studyand update people Construction to begin capping a portion on significant waterfront initiatives related of I-95 for a park between Chest nut and to the cap and improved waterfront access Walnut Streets is on track to start in 2019, in the area. with work expected to last three years. The development along the central Philadelphia Just as Spruce Street Harbor Park has had a riverfront, to be spearheaded by the non- large impact on our neighborhood, this proposed profit Delaware River Waterfront Corporation park will also, as it runs along our northeastern (DRWC), will also include construction of border of Walnut Street. As neighbors, we want Come hear about plans to a two-mile bike trail along Columbus Boule- to be highly engaged in the planning and extend the cap over I-95. vard and an extension of the South Street Bridge development of the project as far as issues to Penn’s Landing. This project will reconnect like traffic, parking, crowd management and Center City with the Delaware River waterfront, quality-of-life concerns. So plan to attend and which was separated from the city by I-95. please bring your comments and questions. Resolve to Become Involved

est wishes for a happy, healthy and prosper- ices that enhance your property value, as well as Bous 2018! Think about adding to your list of your quality of life. Your neighborhood is cleaner, New Year’s resolutions the commitment to be- safer and more beautiful because of our efforts. come more involved in our special neighborhood. Hop on board this year by either renewing your A great way to do this is through membership membership or joining SHCA for the first time. and committee participation in the Society Hill Visit www.societyhill.org to find out more about Civic Association. SHCA provides countless serv- your civic association and how you can help.

WEDNESDAY MARK YOUR CALENDAR ENJOYING THE SNOW January Society Hill Civic Association Meetings 17 Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Pennsylvania Hospital 8th & Spruce Streets 5:45 p.m. Board Meeting Pennsylvania Hospital’s Grand Court Room 7:30 – 9 p.m. General Membership Meeting Pennsylvania Hospital’s Zubrow Auditorium Speakers: Elaine Elbich, Marian Hull, Karen Thompson Our neighborhood bears are enjoying the early Topic: CAP Project snowfall this year! See pages 21 and 23, which address a recent incident at Three Bears Park.

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Editor in Chief ReporterPress Release Liaison Sandra Rothman c/o Matt DeJulio Columnists [email protected] Faith and Immigration Marilyn Appel, Jane Advertising Manager Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church is pleased to host Biberman, Al Cavalari, Lenore Hardy Matt DeJulio, Mike Harris, [email protected] a lecture by Daisy L. Machado, Professor of Church Lisa Kelly, Martha Levine, Submission Deadline History at Union Theological Seminary, New York. Rosanne Loesch, Sandra March/April Issue Dr. Machado will examine alternative ways of Rothman, Katy Wich, February 1 examining the issues surrounding immigration Richard De Wyngaert that embrace the vision of a common humanity. Contributors Society Hill Civic Association Kayla Anthony, P. O. Box 63503 Sunday, March 4th @ 1:00pm Bill Armstrong, Claudia Philadelphia, PA 19147 Old Pine Street Church Carabelli, Bonnie Halda, Tel. 215-629-1288 412 Pine Street Jackie Waters Website Philadelphia PA 19106 Graphic Design Find past issues in color For more information, go to [email protected] at www.societyhillcivic.org. www.oldpine.org/anniversary, email [email protected], or follow #OPC250 on Twitter. The views set forth in the opinion articles are the views of the authors and are not necessarily those of SHCA. To register to attend, go to Submissions www.opc250-faith-and-immigration.eventbrite.com If you have news that would be of interest to Society Hillers, email Free to the public. Sandra Rothman at [email protected]. Materials must be submitted in writing and include the name of a contact person. Edited submissions will be considered for publication if space permits. Letters to the Editor must be signed, with contact information. SHCA Mission Statement The aims and purposes of SHCA are: to promote the improvement of the Society Hill area of Philadelphia, including its cultural, educational and civic activities, and the preservation and restoration of its historic buildings; torepresent the residents of Society Hill in matters affecting the City of Philadel p hia generally and Society Hill in particular; and to interpret the value and significance of Society Hill to the public.

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 Loretta Burton Orman, 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 january/february 2018 p a g e 3

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

By RosAnne loesCH Height & Density vs. Affordable Housing

ur neighborhood remains one of the most Crosstown Coalition (a 30-member neighborhood Oengaged in the city. Almost 800 of you signed coalition to which SHCA belongs), I heard our first petition on the Affordable Housing bill “We got your 500 petitions.” But council members that went to the nine members of City Council’s hadn’t received petitions from the Crosstown Rules Committee in advance of the hearing Coalition —- they were all from Society Hill! date the Monday after Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, the Rules Committee members, At that hearing, SHCA Vice President Kim including Council Members at Large, Chairper- Williams testified on behalf of Society Hill, urging son Bill Greenlee and Blondell Reynolds Brown, the lawmakers to vote no. Williams, who himself voted to pass the bill out of committee and on to is in the affordable housing business for seniors, a full council hearing. Our District Councilman Rosanne Loesch, easily articulated SHCA’s position on the bill, Mark Squilla, Councilman at Large Al Tauben- SHCA President because for his part, the projected number of berger and Councilman Bobbie Henon voted units that would be created would be too small against the bill, but their opposition could not compared to the need. Williams stated that for carry the day. every project for seniors that his company builds, However, there is a chance that the bill may get there is a 200-person waiting list before it even better. Councilman Squilla is working for possible opens. And Williams agrees that it is not worth amendments. There is even the possibility of a sacrificing our zoning rules for this small result. Society Hill competing bill being introduced. One proposal Civic Association Society Hill’s petition letter said two things: for a competing bill is to require an impact fee “We are in favor of the goal of increasing on all new development and to eliminate zoning wishes you a very affordable housing in Philadelphia, but we bonuses altogether. This fee could generate happy & healthy are against using height and density bonuses to substantial new monies for the Housing Trust New Year! do it.” Although the goals of the bill are worthy, Fund, whose mission is to support affordable We thank you for there are better ways to do this that would result housing. We won’t know if Councilman Squilla’s your continued in a greater number of affordable units being efforts will be successful until after the first of the and robust created and without distorting the carefully year, which is a couple of weeks away at this writ- crafted height and density limitations that ing. The big date is January 25th, City Council’s support of the were enacted as part of the 2012 Zoning Code. first session after the holidays, when this bill could mission of our After a lengthy hearing on the bill Councilwoman come up for its first vote before the full council. neighborhood Sanchez postponed a vote until a week later — We will no doubt ask for your voices to be heard association. December 5th. again if we need to ask City Council to oppose the Just days before the December 5th committee bill or alternatively to support some new version vote on the bill, almost 600 Society Hillers signed of it. We are heartened by your participation in a second SHCA petition letter asking lawmakers this process and your recognition of the importance to vote no. In making the rounds of the offices of of protecting the zoning in our historic neighbor- Rules Committee members the Monday before hood, while at the same time supporting alternative the vote with a handful of delegates from the methods to create affordable housing in our city.

WEEKLY SIDEWALK CLEANING

SHCA tries to keep Society Hill clean and beautiful. debris left by trash collectors, and others, every Did you know that part of your membership dues goes week of the year. This great service costs us $15,000 toward weekly sidewalk cleaning on trash collection annually. Look for workers in teal jackets sweeping day? SHCA hires Center City District workers to sweep your block on trash day.

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BIG BELLY UPDATE Refurbished, Ad-Free Big Bellies on Order

HCA held a meeting in early December S to learn more about the city’s plans for Big Bellies in Center City, including Society Hill. Readers will remember that Big Bellies are solar-powered trash compactors installed throughout the Philadelphia area. Attending the meeting were Martha Levine, SHCA Vice President; Keith Warren, Deputy Commissioner of Sanitation; and Scott McGrath, Big Belly Martha Levine met with manager. sanitation Department representative Scott Replacement of Big Bellies McGrath.

Martha presented a map pinpointing locations These dual units will display ads, but only in highly of the current compactors, as well as places commercial areas. where additional units are needed to replace under a 10-year contract with the Green Cities those removed by the City in the last six months. Company, which is responsible for the double People buy food on South Street and discard the units with the advertising. These ads will pay wrappings as they walk through our neighbor- for the maintenance of the new units. hood. These units definitely help keep our neigh- borhood free of litter, and we want them back. We requested that no Big Bellies with advertising be placed in Society Hill, as this is a historic and Although we requested 12 more replacement residential neighborhood, and advertising is units, Deputy Commissioner Warren said that not appropriate here. This includes 5th Street the city will provide just six. As some other between Walnut and Pine, as well as the Head - communities have done, SHCA has the option house at 2nd Street between Pine and Lombard of purchasing more compactors. Each Big Belly Streets. We would like to have the double units costs $4,000 for the single compactor unit and at these locations, but they must be ad-free. $4,800 for both compactor and recycler. Maintenance New and Refurbished Units We were assured that all Big Bellies in our neigh- The city has purchased 400 new Big Belly units: borhood would be serviced regularly and kept in 275 are brand-new double units with solar com- good condition. This is crucial to keep the Big pactors, foot pedals and recyclers; 125 single-unit Bellies usable and attractive. Scott McGrath said compactors are refurbished and have no foot that the city has a new system that alerts the cen- pedals. The new dual units — both compactor tral office when a unit is full and needs emptying. and recycler — will have commercial advertising on them and will be placed only in highly com- We concluded our meeting saying that we would mercial areas, like Walnut Street. The refurbished like to continue the dialog between the Sanitation units will be ad-free; these are the units we will Department and SHCA on this subject. Good get here in Society Hill. This was all achieved sanitation is important to our quality of life. p a g e 6 society hill Repoer

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STEPPING BACK IN TIME

By sAnDRA RotHmAn A Judge, Some Banks and a Place to Socialize A walking tour through local history.

et’s walk to the corner of 2nd and Intellectual Societies L Pine Streets to explore a Society Hill The second and third floors of the landmark that has both a big footprint building housing the Sixth National and an interesting, multi-layered history. Bank were constructed of brick with Now home to a branch of Wells Fargo white marble trim. The rooms on these Bank, we can trace this site back to two floors were designed to be offices 1766 when a three-story brick house and public meeting spaces. was erected here for Judge William The bank was built a little more than Coleman. Records show that it was a decade before a wave of Jewish immi- imposing for its time, with a five-window grants escaping political persecution in front on 2nd Street in addition to a high Eastern Europe flooded into Philadel- portico and pediment. An attractive phia by the thousands. Soon Society Hill façade and garden ran along Pine Street. and parts of South Philadelphia became Coleman, a long-time friend of Benjamin known as the Jewish Quarter, a name Franklin, was a lawyer, municipal official that stuck for the next 50 years. and judge. In 1758 he was appointed as The bank building’s upper floors Associate Justice of the Supreme Court gave these newcomers space to pursue of Pennsylvania. educational and political endeavors. Our neighborhood bank at 203 Pine Commerce Comes to Pine Street Street, circa 1879. Here the Hebrew Literature Society rented rooms, called Library Hall, for The Coleman household had convenient $11 a month where they encouraged access to New Market, now known as the study of Hebrew, English and Yiddish Headhouse Square. When the market literature by maintaining a library and was built in 1745, the area it served was sponsoring lectures. The Tourgenieff largely residential. By the time of the Club was a popular intellectual society judge’s death in 1769, however, the where speakers addressed the member- neighborhood was becoming more ship in Russian. And startlingly, anarchists commercial. His house was eventually met here on Sunday afternoons in 1889! converted into several storefronts and multiple dwellings. In Conclusion The building constructed as the Sixth In 1868, the impressive colonial Loggia del Consiglio in Padua, Italy National Bank in the late 1860s has house was torn down and replaced The building at 2nd and Pine Streets been in continuous use as a business with another three-story structure. was constructed to be home to the Sixth used for financial services. After its Its ground floor façade is the sole National Bank. A national bank is one closure in 1933, Sixth National merged remaining section of the original build- that is chartered by the federal govern- into the South Philadelphia National ing produced by the H.C. Oram & Co. ment and, initially, was authorized to Bank, which merged with Central Penn foundry. This storefront was clad in issue notes that served as money. Dur- National Bank in 1952. Continuing cast iron, while the upper two stories ing its 71-year printing period, the Sixth mergers changed the logos to read were of pressed brick. The cast-iron National Bank of Philadelphia issued Core State, then First Union, next section was designed to resemble an $3,813,000 dollars worth of national cur- Wachovia and, currently, Wells Fargo. Italian Renaissance arcade, specifically rency in 21 different types and denomi- the Loggia Consiglio in Padua, Italy, nations. The top floors of the original Sixth and was painted to resemble stone. National Bank were removed during President Franklin D. Roosevelt called the revitalization period that began Sixth National Bank for a nation-wide, week-long bank “holi- in the 1950s, giving this building a Philadelphia’s banking roots go deeper day” in March 1933 to help stem bank low profile that fits in well with the than those of any region in the country. failures and ultimately restore confidence scale of today’s neighborhood. It was the home of the first commercial in the country’s financial system as it bank (1782), the first national bank (1791), plunged deeper into the Great Depres- Sandra Rothman the first savings bank (1816) and the first sion. The Sixth National Bank never , a retired educator for the school District of Philadelphia, is the savings and loan association (1831). reopened its doors after this closure. Reporter's editor in chief. p a g e 8 society hill Repoer

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MONEY MANAGEMENT 101

By JACKIe WAteRs Building a Well-Balanced Budget at Home

he key to a well-rounded budget is finding There are some priorities when you’re allocating T a way to pay for all of your necessities, money in this section, and the first priority is while still having money to pay off debts, save to start an emergency fund. You’ll want to save for retirement, cover any emergencies and have up to six months’ worth of living expenses, along a little fun. Thinking about how you can possibly with some extra cash in case your car needs stretch your dollars out to cover everything can a new part or your computer crashes. These be stressful and daunting. But the only way to emergencies will cause more debt if you don’t successfully cover all of these aspects is to create have money set aside to cover them. a budget. A budget allocates every dollar you Next, eliminate what NerdWallet calls “toxic have so you can have more financial freedom debt.” This includes high-interest credit card and less stress. debt, personal and payday loans, title loans Setting Up Your Budget and rent-to-own payments. Next, work on unsecured debts, which include low-interest First, figure out your net income, which is credit cards, medical bills and bank loans. how much you bring home after taxes and any Saving 15 percent of your gross income for other automatic deductions from your check. retirement is the next priority. The final Next, you’ll choose a budgeting plan. A variety priority is extra debt repayment, which refers of recommendations are out there, but any to making payments beyond the minimum budget must cover all of your needs, some amount. For example, you can increase the of your wants and have enough remaining amount you make on your car payment to to set aside for emergencies and your future. pay it off faster. An easy and popular budgeting plan to follow Other Considerations is the 50/30/20 plan, which says to spend about 50 percent your take-home pay on necessities, Once you have your debt eliminated and are 30 percent or less on wants and at least 20 percent comfortably setting aside money, consider saving on savings and debt repayment. Don’t worry if for expenses that aren’t emergencies but will you’re proportions aren’t perfect. It may take inevitably occur, such as upgrading your washing time to get your must-haves under control. machine or purchasing a new car. It’s better to set aside money to cover these expenses than to Needs and Wants have to finance them with a loan or credit card. Necessities include housing, groceries, basic Another way to use this money is to cover the utilities, transportation, insurance, health care, cost of remodeling. Remodeling to add equity childcare, and minimum loan payments. If the to your home is a great way to spend money to monthly total for your must-haves section is make money. After staying in your home for a greater than 50 percent, you need to spend less decade or longer, things will probably need up- in the wants section of your budget for awhile. grading. The cost of remodeling can vary, but You can also cut back on necessities by spending most projects have a good return on invest (ROI), less on groceries, reducing your energy so remodeling typically adds equity. Bathroom consumption, or finding a less expensive or kitchen remodels are the two most popular cell phone plan or car insurance policy. projects because these rooms make or break While eliminating debt as quickly as possible the sale of a home and have a great ROI. is a great idea, be sure to leave room in your If you want to achieve financial security, you budget for fun. Standard wants include dining must create a well-rounded budget that not only out, purchasing gifts, traveling and entertain- guarantees that you cover your monthly expenses, ment. Just like you should leave room in your but ensures you are prepared in the event of diet for dessert, if there’s no room for fun in emergency. You also want to be able to retire your budget, you’re less likely to stick with it. comfortably. So, while sitting down to set up a Savings and Debts budget can be daunting, it pays off in the long run.

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KEEPING POSTED

By Al CAlvAlARI The Problem of the Color Line

im Crow segregation is something we reserve way, spreading the Jin our minds as belonging to the South. The promise of America as postcard shown here postmarked in 1915 by the explained in our found- Curtis Publishing Company, giving its address ing documents. The as “Independence Square,” shocks us back to United States had not reality. It is a direct mail response card asking yet entered World War I. the recipient to submit the names of 14-year-old The roaring 20s would boys that the company will train for a vocation soon begin. The Beau - while they earn money and go to school. It’s an tiful Dream Garden opportunity to get a start in life, and states in mosaic byLouis C. three places that the offer is for “white boys.” Tiffany, based on a Maxfield Parrish land- W.E.B. Dubois, the first black person to earn a This vintage postcard, scape, today on display in the Curtis Publishing Harvard PhD, lived and worked for a time right mailed in 1915, seeks Company lobby, was installed in 1916. The Saturday in our neighborhood, just steps away from Mother white boys only for Evening Post and Ladies’ Home Journal were vocational training. Bethel AME Church. He would later write about Curtis’s nationwide mass-market successes. the “strange meaning of being black here in the Somewhere in our neighborhood, there were dawning of the Twentieth Century... for the problem some little kids who would not be participating in of the Twentieth Century is the problem of the color- that opportunity at Curtis Publishing Company. line.” In historical interpretation, we use historical artifacts to get back to someone else’s world. This The message side of the card invites the recipient postcard gets us to that world and that color line. to provide the names of “fifteen white, English- speaking boys under fourteen years of age. To We have a history line in our neighborhood that these boys, through the cooperation of the school begins inside Congress Hall, across the street from authorities, we will make an offer to train them the Curtis building, looking out the south window vocationally and at the same time enable them to down 6th Street. In this room, Congress passed the earn money without the interference with school 1793 Fugitive Slave Act requiring persons who had or other duties.” Oddly enough, they would also escaped bondage to be returned to their owners. be sent an art poster “suitable for framing.” The It is there, also, where one of the first anti-slavery response part of the card that was to be mailed petitions to Congress, signed by Richard Allen back restates twice that the names being of Mother Bethel, drew only one vote of support. submitted are for whites. The line continues past our Washington Square Our historic sites and buildings are repositories Park, for a time called Congo Square. This was for our national memories and are most valuable a burial ground for black people. It was in a way to us when we are open to the memories we might their own space where they, both free and enslaved, rather forget, as well as the iconic ones we celebrate. would gather on Sundays and holidays to picnic, There is a slave memorial at the entrance to the sing and dance in the presence of their deceased Liberty Bell. Some of President Washington’s loved ones. Here they kept alive the traditions human property lived there. On the memorial is and identity from their respective homelands. a Ghanaian word, “sankofa.” It means returning The line continues down the street to Mother to the past with the idea of building the future, Bethel, which would anchor the neighborhood with the journey based on critical examination of black Philadelphians that grew up behind and patient investigation. Independence Hall. Here, those excluded from Historic artifacts like this postcard can take us the promises made in our founding documents back to that past. The future is ours to create. I would establish their own support systems and have thousands of Philadelphia postcards in my begin to pressure the nation to fulfill those collection and just found this one over Thanks - promises. And Mother Bethel would eventually giving. It is the most important one I have. become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Al Cavalari In 1915, when this card was mailed, the Liberty is a certified member of the Association of Bell was on a national tour to the West Coast and Philadelphia tour Guides and gives tours as a volunteer back. It would be on display at two expositions in for the national Park service. For a day job he operates California and stop at hundreds of towns along the the Flag Guys, a flag business in upstate new york. send comments to Al at [email protected]. p a g e 12 society hill Repoer

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EXERCISE AND SOCIALIZE Dress warmly, wear sturdy shoes and take to the sidewalks this winter. The Walkie/Talkies meet at Three Bears on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for Park, Delancey Street between 2nd and 3rd a half-hour, self-paced walk through our Streets, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings historic, beautiful park led by neighbor at 8:15 a.m. for a one-hour stroll through Dr. Lisa Unger. All are invited to join us. our historic community. Anyone is welcome to participate in this non- stressful, one-hour The five-year anniversary of "Philly exercise & socialize program. is Walking in the Park!" was recently celebrated at Buddakan. Congratulations “Philly Is Walking In The Park!” meets to the walkers, and the volunteers for at the fountain in the center of Washington this group as well as the medical speaker Square, 6th and Locust Streets, at 8 a.m. series "Society Hill –Hot and Healthy!"

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LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S Opening Doors for People Living With Dementia

People with RTZ Philadelphia is a small non-profit in size to six to eight visitors with dementia plus dementia may A that provides opportunities for interactions their care partners to ensure an intimate and forget, but ARTZ around arts and culture to people living with comfortable experience for everyone. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Philadelphia It was founded on the belief that these people In ARTZ on the Road, the staff facilitates arts- will not. should be accorded the benefits of well-being based group conversations in residential care and quality of life that others might enjoy. ARTZ communities. Works of art, the memories they sponsors several programs that can change evoke and anything else that comes up along the life of someone living with dementia for the way are all fair game. Conversations about the better, as well as the life of the caretaker. art are sometimes paired with art-making and other creative experiences. ARTZ at the Museum offers weekly ARTZ in the Making are engaging, hands-on opportunities to join programs with trained artist-facilitators who with others in museums create opportunities for self-expression via and art centers around art-making for residents living with dementia the Greater Philadelphia in care communities. Using a “process over area. It all starts with product” approach, the program encourages the art: participants both imagination and conversation, and above look together at two all, human connection through a range of media. or three works of art Programs are free of charge. during an hour of group conversation. Call 610-721-1606 or visit www.artzphilly.org ARTZ at the Museum participants discuss art. Groups are limited to learn more. january/february 2018 p a g e 15

OUR CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL

By BIll ARmstRonG & sAnDRA RotHmAn Russell, Bill and Haley: Friends to the End

his is a tale about love: committed Do you have a pet tale you’d like to tell? T love, neighborly love and, most Please email it to [email protected], certainly, puppy love. or give us the facts and we’ll write it for you. The story begins with long-time partners Russell Harris and Bill Armstrong greeted the very caring staff, prospects sipping margaritas at a bar located of promised libations forgotten. in their favorite winter retreat, Isla Haley continued to be a constant and Mujeres, in Mexico. Russell turned adoring companion, taking the job of lap to Bill and said rather wistfully, “You dog seriously. More and more, Russell know, something’s missing from my would exclaim with surprised delight as life; I think I want to have a dog again.” Haley entered the room, “Look, Bill, we At this point in their relationship, the have a new dog!” Without fail Bill would couple had been dogless for several cheerfully respond, “Yes, I got her today years. Russell, retired from his career just for you!” as an official reporter for the U.S. Bill and Russell lived together in Society Federal Court in 1990, had recently left Hill for 46 years and loved everything the admissions department at Pennsylva- about it. The community loved the con- nia Hospital, where he had volunteered vivial couple back, especially as Russell’s for more than a decade. It’s fair to say condition worsened. Their close circle of he was feeling somewhat at loose ends. friends and neighbors bonded together Back home, Bill secretly went online and saw them through the challenging to research breeders of Cavalier King days ahead. Neighbors looked out for Charles Spaniels. Past experiences had Russell, bringing him home when they proved these animals to be sweet-tem- found him wandering lost in the Square, pered and playful and, more importantly, serving him cookies as he waited for Bill. gentle companion pets. He found a When it came to an end, Bill and Haley breeder in Virginia named, to Bill’s great turned to each other in their grief. Their delight, Mrs. Buttons. Already the quest bond continues to deepen in their new was taking on the feel of a fairytale. home on 2nd Street, with Haley provid- Haley, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Saying that he was going to D.C. by ing great comfort to Bill. She is now 15, And this is when love was ratcheted train for business, Bill drove down to so Bill drives her to her favorite haunt, up a few notches. Mrs. Button’s house instead, where Washington Square, where they both he immediately fell in love with puppy Bill devoted himself to Russell’s comfort perk up at the sight of their canine Haley, the tiniest in her litter. To his and dignity, making sure that this and human buddies. dismay, she was already spoken for. “consummate Philadelphia gentleman” Bill Armstrong Happily, a quick call affirmed that the retained both his dapper appearance has been a society Hill interested party wanted a dog to play and social circle. It certainly helped that resident since 1971. He is retired from Robert Allen Fabrics and now runs a small fetch with the children, which is not a Russell never lost his innate good nature interior design company. email him at Cavalier’s forte. So the fairytale contin- and manners. [email protected]. ued as Bill completed the transaction, As the condition progressed, Russell drove back to Philly and waited for the lived more and more in the moment. sound of Russell’s key in the door. Bill says this actually made things easier. From that joyous moment of greeting Once during a snowstorm, he balked onward, Haley and Russell were insepa- at leaving home to go to adult day care. rable. They became a fixture in Washing- Bill just waited a few minutes, drove ton Square, where Russell and his dog the car to the front door and suggested held court daily — engaging with locals going for a drink. Russell’s face lit up as and tourists alike. It was also here that he gleefully got in, saying, “I’m with you Russell began exhibiting the first signs there, kid!” By the time they arrived at of dementia. the senior center, Russell happily Russell Harris and Bill Armstrong p a g e 16 society hill Repoer

OUT AND ABOUT Washington Square Then and Now

ohn Fanning Watson (1779-1860) was a In anticipation of the 2018 Washington Square JPhiladelphia antiquarian and amateur historian Affair to be held on Wednesday, June 6, we best known as the author of Annals of Philadelphia offer neighbors a glimpse into what the Square (1830). As a young man he began gathering the was like in Watson’s time and earlier, based on reminiscences of elderly people, and collected first-hand memories. These recollections are them in the first major history of the city. juxtaposed with photos of the Square today.

The grounds forming the “square from Chestnut to Walnut Streets and from Sixth to Seventh was all a grass meadow, under fence, down to the year 1794. On the Chestnut Street side it was high and had steps of assent cut into the bank.”

There are those who “ remember when in their boyhood days a cattle yard was on the south- west portion of the square.” No longer a grassy meadow, Washington Square dazzles throughout the year.

Those who remembered the place “ long before my recollection, knew it when the whole place was surrounded BonnIe HAlDA PHoto HAlDA BonnIe by a privet-hedge, where boys used to go and cut bow-sticks for shooting of arrows. Timothy Matlack remembered it as early as the years 1745 to ’50, and used then to go to a pond where is now the site of the Presbyterian Church, to shoot wild ducks.”

A map of the Square drawn in 1842. Hopkinson House was built in 1963 on the site of the Presbyterian Church, itself erected in 1825 on the site of the pond that Watson wrote about. january/february 2018 p a g e 17

OUT AND ABOUT

In the center of the square was “an enclosed ground, having a brick wall of about 40 feet square, in which had been interred members of Joshua Carpenter’s and the Story families, caused by the circumstance of a female of the former family having been there for suicide — a circumstance which excluded her from burial in the common church grounds of the city. There was an apple tree in the center, under which Mr. Carpenter was buried.” The fountain at the center of Washington Square, near the approximate site of the Carpenter family burial plot. It was installed in 1957 when the park was completely renovated.

It was the custom for the slave blacks, at the “ time of fairs and other great holidays, to go there to the number of one thousand, of both sexes, and hold their dances, dancing after the manner of their several nations in Africa and singing in their native dialects, thus cheerily amusing themselves over the sleeping dust below. An aged lady, Mrs. H.S., has told me she has often seen the Guinea negros, in the days of her youth, going to the graves of their friends early in the morning, and there leaving victuals and rum!”

Historians believe the African burial grounds, known as Congo Square, were at the northwest section of Washington Square.

In the time of the war of independence the place “ was made awful by the numerous interments of the dying soldiers destroyed by the camp fever. Pits of twenty by thirty square were dug along the line of Walnut Street by Seventh Street, which were closed by coffins piled one upon another until filled up; and along the southern line long trenches, the whole width of the square, were dug at once, and filled up as the voracious grave required its victims.”

Remember, all proceeds from the Washington square Affair : : 2018 will help the national Park service maintain and beautify this extraordinary treasure. South side p a g e 18 society hill Repoer

OUT AND ABOUT Hillers Like to Party!

This past holiday season gave Society Hillers many opportunities to meet and greet Lots of neighbors gathered at Cavanaugh’s on Malcolm Lazin, Rosanne Loesch, Joan Tropp, and their neighbors. December 6 to celebrate the holidays, including... Fred Manfred Good food and good drinks made for good conversations!

Martha Levine Photos by unless otherwise noted.

Mindy Watts, Ben Speciale, Madeline Miller and Greg DiTeodoro, Steven Miller, Jane Biberman, and Gordon Leggett Jr. Lisa Unger

Rosanne and Kim Williams, Mary Purcell, and Larry Gavin, Carol and Chris Hanlon, Karen Sztencel, Greg DiTeodoro and Howard Cohen susAn sCovIll. PHoto susAn sCovIll.

The 5th Annual Hill-Physick House Wine and Beer Party Fundraiser brought Powell House Holiday Party, committee members out 150 neighbors on October 25 for a festive evening to support the house. Rita Powell, Suzie Pattinson, Bobbie Turner, Ann Guests enjoyed a live jazz band, full buffet and open bar for wine and beer. Moyer and Maria Angelides with George Kelly. january/february 2018 p a g e 19

2018 WELCOME BASKETS

By mARtHA levIne Welcome, New Contributors!

he new season of Welcome Baskets is well custom-made suits, jackets, shirts and overcoats, T underway with a long list of new homeowners Ernesto’s is now in the hands of its second-gener- Trish Byrne, Lee Jablow, baby. who have purchased houses and condominiums ation family members. They offer personal in Society Hill. If you are a new first-time owner, service and an extensive fabric selection. who has moved here in 2017, please contact us 612 South 5th Street, 215-627-7887, for an appointment to have a basket presented www.ernestotailoring.com. in your home. J. Sima Salon We depend on our local busineses to contribute Situated at Society Hill Towers retail complex, goods and gift certificates for the baskets. Help this salon aims to provide personalized attention us welcome our newest contributors, listed below. to each client. Specializing in haircuts, color Vince and Connie Piau and manicures. Bistrot La Minette Opened in 2008 by Peter Wookey, who wanted 257 St. James Place at Society Hill Towers, 215-733-0804. to share his love of hearty French bistro fare. The Philadelphia Orchestra The warm yellow and red décor evokes good Our own world-class orchestra right here in memories of traditional French bistro dining. Philadelphia. It is “committed to excellence, 623 South 6th Street, 215-925-8000, innovation and creativity at home and abroad.” www.bistrotlaminette.com. Since 2012, the music director has been the very dynamic Yannick Nezet-Seguin. Ernesto Custom Tailors Inc. After 50 years specializing in the highest quality The Kimmel Center for Performing Arts, Jay Finestone, Randy Schwartz, Broad and Spruce Streets, www.philorch.org. with Boston Terrier, Olive.

2017 SOCIETY HILL WELCOME BASKET CONTRIBUTORS

Coffee Shops Evantine Design, 715 Walnut Street Old City Coffee, 221 Church Street/Reading Terminal Market Head House Books (independent bookstore), 619 S. 2nd Street Starbucks Coffee Inc., 8th & Walnut Streets Paper On Pine (invitations/stationery), 115 S. 13th Street 9th Street Coffee, 814 S. 9th Street Show of Hands Gallery (crafts), 1006 Pine Street Food Stores SoapBox (hand-made skin care), 616 S. 6th Street Acme Market, 5th & Pine Streets Theaters/Entertainment Restaurants Arden Theater, 40 N. 2nd Street Bistro Romano, 120 Lombard Street 1812 Productions (all comedy theater), 215-592-9560 Bistrot La Minette, 623 S. 6th Street Ghost Tours of Philadelphia, 610-587-8308 Cavanaugh’s Headhouse, 421 S. 2nd Street Historic Philadelphia Inc., SW corner 6th & Chestnut Streets City Tavern, 138 S. 2nd Street InterAct Theater Company, at the Drake, 302 S. Hicks Street Craftsman’s Row, 112 S. 8th Street Lantern Theater Company, 10th & Ludlow Streets (south of Market) Creperie Beau Monde, 624 S. 6th Street National Museum of American Jewish History, 5th & Market Streets Fork, 306 Market Street National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut Street Frieda’s Café, 320 Walnut Street Next Move Dance at the Prince, 1412 Chestnut Street Garces Group: Amada, 217 Chestnut Street, and others Pennsylvania Ballet, Academy of Music, Broad & Locust Streets Gnocchi, 613 E. Passyunk Avenue (near 5th & South) Penn’s Landing Playhouse @ the Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Boulevard High Street on Market, 308 Market Street Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, 215-569-8080 Keating’s Rope&Anchor Bar&Kitchen, The Hilton at Penn’s Landing Philadelphia History Museum, 15 S. 7th Street La Buca Ristorante, 711 Locust Street Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, 2111 Sansom Street La Fourno, 636 South Street Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks, 321 S. 4th Street Malbec Argentine Steakhouse, 400-402 S. 2nd Street Philadelphia Theatre Company, Suzanne Roberts Theater, Broad & Pine Streets Positano Coast Restaurant, 2nd & Walnut Streets The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, the Kimmel Center, 215-545-1739 Talula’s Daily, café & take out, 208 W. Washington Square The Philadelphia Chamber Ensemble, Old Pine Church, 412 Pine Street The Philadelphia Orchestra, Kimmel Center for Performing Arts, Broad & Spruce Specialty Foods Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad Street Homemade Goodies by Roz, 510 S. 5th Street Other Services Knead Bagels, 725 Walnut Street Ernesto Custom Tailors Inc., 612 S. 5th Street Metropolitan Bakery, 262 S. 19th Street, on Rittenhouse Square J. Sima Salon, Society Hill Towers, 257 St. James Place. South Street Bagels, 613 S. 3rd Street Judy Moon Massage Therapy, Hopkinson House, 604 Washington Square Specialty Shops Liberty Tree & Landscape Management, 215-725-3637 Adornamenti (jewelry), 1106 Pine Street Riff Cleaners, 500 S. 5th Street Cohen & Co. Hardware, 615 E. Passyunk (off 5th & South) The Worth Collection (women’s fashions), 215-925-8813, [email protected] p a g e 20 society hill Repoer

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TIPS FOR PARENTS

By ClAuDIA CARABellI What Can We Do About Bullying?

rom the White House to the playground, Model your best behavior. Make no mistake. F bullying has become a regular topic of Your children are watching you. If you’re discussion. What is it? How can we address it? bashing others, they’ll pick up on that. How do we protect our children from being Limit and supervise their use of digital media. either victims or perpetrators? You wouldn’t allow your child to let a stranger in Three criteria must be met for behavior to meet the front door. Don’t let them do it electronically. the definition of bullying. Kids need guidance and supervision with social A short time ago, there was a troubling bullying • It must be intentional. media. They’re much incident in Three Bears Park. It is being addressed • It must be an ongoing pattern of behavior. bolder with anonymity in a positive way, most recently with an interactive event scheduled with local author Staci Scwartz and can also become a • There must be a power imbalance between reading her newest book, The New Bear on the Block. victim of cyber bullying. victim and perpetrator. (Older, bigger, more Check the SHCA email blast for information. SHCA popular, part of a group or an authority figure.) Join with other parents. is contributing to the discussion with this column, Support each other. as well as a list of pertinent books on Page 23. We all want to protect our children, but life involves If some parents don’t We suggest, also, that you google “Clint Watts, some minor conflicts that are easily resolved. A share your parenting daughter Pepper” to find a link at www.medium.com. passing insult, accidental bump or disagreement v alues, distance yourself Clint Watts, often on television as an F.B.I. terrorism between peers can usually be resolved with an to protect your child. expert, gives important insights about being the apology or a parent/child talk about appropriate singlefather of a young daughter with autism. behavior. To label every minor conflict as Help your child with bullying can make your child feel helpless. strategies to cope. Talk your child through possible solutions to problems they can handle On the flip side, if a child is subjected to a on their own. Intervene when needed. repeated pattern of victimization, it can become a serious, even deadly, problem. This is where Make sure your child does not have access to the adults need to step in. weapons. The worst-case scenario of bullying can be a suicide. Don’t be afraid to ask your child What to do? if they are considering it. It doesn’t put the idea Listen to your child. Spend time together to talk into their heads. It gives them the OK to talk about school and friends. Just don’t make it feel about it with you. like an interrogation. Enlist the help of professionals. Your child’s Keep in mind what is developmentally appropriate. school counselor or psychologist can be a great An insulting observation from a 4-year-old is typi- resource to provide counseling or refer you to This poster is on cally just their curious, uncensored self. It makes outside resources. Your pediatrician can also prominent display a great “teachable moment.” From an older child be helpful. at Three Bears Park. it may constitute unkind, even bullying behavior. Support your child as a bystander. Most children Be alert to any changes in their behavior. If your don’t bully and are very uncomfortable seeing child withdraws, has unexplained injuries, is someone bullied. They just don’t know what to do. “missing” belongings, becomes resistant about Encourage them to invite an unpopular student to going to school or is distanced from friends — sit with them at lunch, say a kind word in passing these could be warning signs. and inform an adult about the situation. Studies Know their friends. Hosting friends at your home have shown that even standing next to someone and driving the carpool can be great opportunities who is being bullied can convey a degree of to get to know their peers. If you hear hateful support. A little kindness goes a long way. comments, it may be time to step in and speak Claudia Carabelli, M.Ed with the other parents. has 24 years of experience counseling children and adolescents. Here are just a few of the many resources available online. Stop Bullying.gov www.stopbullying.gov/what_you_can_do/index.html Violence Prevention Works www.violencepreventionworks.org/public/bullying_tips_for_parents.page Parents-Cyber bullying Research Center www.cyberbullying.org/resources/parents Stomp Out Bullying www.stompoutbullying.org/information-and-resources/parents-page p a g e 22 society hill Repoer

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ON OUR SHELF

By RICHARD De WynGAeRt Books Dealing With Bullying Issues

ullying? We’ve all been there: Say Something by Peggy Moss Twerp by Mark Goldblatt Bthe playground, the lunchroom, 2004, grades K-4. 2014, Grades 4-7 the classroom. From the vantage point A young girl witnesses several acts of bullying Told from the bully’s point of view, Twerp offers of adulthood, bullying is mean-spirited at school and does nothing, until a day when its readers a glimpse into life in middle school and pointless, but it is unfortunately a she is teased and considers how those being — peer pressure, humor and the unbearable regular part of childhood. Fortunately, bullied must feel. guilt that comes from doing something bullying has finally entered the media Wings by Christopher Myers horrible to someone else. spotlight, and the public outcry is 2000, grades K-3. The Bully Book by Eric Kahn Gale forcing parents, teachers, administrators New boy Icarus Jackson has wings. While 2012, grades 3-7 and policy-makers to step up to the his classmates and teachers laugh at him Why do some kids become bullies? And plate and do something. or find him an impediment, one girl sees how do they decide who to torture? Part bully his specialness and finally has the courage Here are some books that can help us manual and part journal of a bully’s victim, to stand up for him and to tell Icarus that The Bully Book offers its readers an insightful teach our children the skills they need his flying is beautiful. not to be the bullied, the bully or the and concrete explanation for why bullies bystander. Teaching them about feel- One by Katherine Otoshi pick on the kids they do. ings, empathy and good communication 2008, grades PreK-1. skills can help prevent bullying A simple color and counting book that For Adults offers a lesson on bullying. Picture Books The Bully, The Bullied and the Bystander Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco by Barbara Coloroso, 2004 Since bullying and exclusion can begin 2012, grades K-3 This is an extremely helpful book that both as early as preschool, it’s important that Master storyteller Polacco shares her we help young children to begin cultivat- parents and teachers can use to deal with own childhood experience with a learning bullying. Starting with a bottom-line assump- ing humane values. disability, bullies and the teacher that tion that “bullying is a learned behavior,” Here are some picture books that can made a difference. Coloroso wonderfully explains not only the help start the conversation: Have You Filled a Bucket Today? ways that the bully, the bullied and the by- by Carol McLoud stander are “three characters in a tragic play” Edwardo: The Horriblest Boy in the Whole but also how “the scripts can be rewritten, The message is so clear and so motivating, Wide World by John Burningham new roles created, the plot changed.” even the youngest children will set out at once 2007, grades PreK-3. to fill buckets. Cyberbullying: Perpetrators, Bystanders & “Edwardo was an ordinary boy.” But whenever Victims by Josh Gunderson, 2017 he does something a bit bad, he’s told how horrible he is. Soon his behavior is cruel and Middle School A look at how social networks, cell phones awful. But when he accidentally does some- and other social media are being used attack When middle school students and bully others, with a strong focus on what thing bad that has good consequences and is are bullied by their peers, they’re at a complimented, Edwardo eventually becomes parents, families and students can do to much higher risk for low self-esteem, “the nicest boy in the whole wide world.” decrease the harm it causes. anxiety, stress, depression and even Bullying Scars: The Impact on Adult Life and Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes suicidal thoughts. 1991, grades PreK-2. Relationships by Ellen Walser deLara, 2016 Chrysanthemum absolutely loves her name, Wonder by R.J. Palacio An explosion of research on bullying has until she goes to school and nearly everyone 2012, grades 3-7 raised our collective awareness of the serious makes fun of her. Chrysanthemum begins Wonder delivers the experience of August impacts it can have on children. Is bullying to hate her name and question her own Pullman, both from his point of view and traumatic and, if so, does it last into adult worthiness, until a teacher with a special the point of view of those close to him. life? Are there life-long consequences? Sometimes humorous and sometimes name of her own reminds Chrysanthemum Bring this article to Head House Books sad, Wonder is the heartfelt story of a how perfect she and her name are. and receive 20 percent off any hardcover boy with a deformed face and a big heart. Desmond and the Very Mean Word fiction or nonfiction title in the store, by Desmond Tutu and A. G. Ford The Swift Boys & Me by Kody Keplinger or have Headhouse Books donate it to 2012, grades 1-4 2014, grades 3-7 SHCA on your behalf. What happens when your best friend becomes What should you do if someone calls you a Richard De Wyngaert very mean word? How do you know when to your bully? Nola learns that best friends can is the owner of forgive someone? 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SOUTH STREET HEADHOUSE DISTRICT Community Comes Together

ridget Foy’s Restaurant, a mainstay in the naught Wine Imports and Jim Beam Liquors pro- Bneighborhood for 40 years, was devastated vided beverages. More than 50 local businesses by a fire in late October. The adjacent shop, donated prizes for the silent auction and raffle. Doggie Style Pet Store, was also destroyed, and The Community Dinner Under the Shambles over a dozen residents were displaced. Thankfully, raised $27,400, and the proceeds will be divided no people were injured, but, sadly, two rescue equally among the following recipients: American dogs, Precious and Yogi, perished in the fire. Red Cross Disaster Relief, Bridget Foy’s employ- Local businesses and residents expressed a ees, The Yogi and Precious Memorial Fund strong desire to support the victims of the fire, of Saved Me Animal Rescue and the Red Paw and in response, the Community Dinner Under Emergency Team, which provides rescue and the Shambles was held on November 15. Led relief services for animals following disasters. by George Reilly, owner of the Twisted Tail, and SSHD Executive Director Mike Harris comments, co-sponsored by the South Street Headhouse “The fire was a terrible, terrible tragedy. But the District (SSHD) and the Queen Village Neigh - outpouring of support was just amazing — it borhood Association, the event brought nearly demonstrated the true definition of ‘community.’ 300 friends and neighbors together to support We thank all of the folks who came out in support and honor the victims of the fire. of the event and are grateful to restaurants, Over 30 area restaurants donated food for the businesses and merchants who generously event. Philadelphia Brewing Company, Dread- donated food, drinks and prizes.”

Lights, Camera, Action: South Street Cinema

outh Street Cinema, located at 327 South themed nights. Some S Street, is a brand new, pop-up movie house upcoming offerings in- showing films four nights a week. South Street clude “Oh the Horror,” Cinema is operated by SSHD and is designed to on Saturday nights, pre- offer more arts and lively energy to Philadelphia’s sented by the Philadelphia Bright Lights Entertainment District. Unnamed Film Festival ; first Thursday B-movies by Mondo The concept was brought to life by Bill Arrowood, Philly; and on Sunday nights, Assistant Director of SSHD, who describes the comedy with live comedians as idea: “While Philadelphia has plenty of traditional well as Mystery Science Theater movie theaters, it was lacking in the kind of small 3000’s dubbed movies. screening rooms that could show golden era movies or indie films on a daily basis. South Other special events include Street is the ideal location to showcase unique Bollywood night, with Indian treats and quirky entertainment. Bringing a space like courtesy of Lovash Restaurant, this to life offers a great new asset to the street.” and Kung Faux Theater, as well as several independent film screenings. With the assistance of the former Society Hill Playhouse, which loaned chairs, curtains and A suggested donation of $5 is requested of guests projector, a recently vacant storefront space was to defray licensing rights for films. Doors open converted into a small movie house. Triad Realty 30 minutes prior to show times. Popcorn and and the property ownership have generously soft drinks are available, and guests are welcome made the space available for South Street Cinema. to bring their own snacks. The theater is also available for private screenings and parties. The 40-seat screening room and art gallery features rare cult films, classic films and inde- For more information, please visit South pendent features from local filmmakers. Plans Street Cinema’s Facebook event page to expand to more showings and openings will www.facebook.com/southstreetcinema materialize as partners sign on to host specific or email [email protected]. p a g e 26 society hill Repoer

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The Estate Homes at 4th and Locust provide a rare WE CAN SELL opportunity to create a custom mansion from the YOURS, TOO! combination of two Society Hill residences. The property has a tremendous history. One house was built in 1750 and the other in 1829, and both have the potential to be restored to their original grandeur. The estate enjoys a prestigious location, large private gardens and approval for up to four Bright and sunny corner 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath with see- forever river and city views to the south and east. The off-street parking spaces. Also available as two home features an open floor plan, perfect for entertain- individual homes. ing. Both bedrooms are generously sized and there is a 13,673 sf | $4,950,000 private balcony. 1,200 sf | Sold for $490,000

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HEADHOUSE FARMERS’ MARKET

By lIsA Kelly, tHe FooD tRust Taste the Rainbow at HeadHouse Market

here’s lots of conflicting nutritional advice favorite produce growers, including Blooming T online about what’s good for you and what’s Glen Farm, Three Springs Fruit Farm, Green not. One piece of advice that has stood the test Zameen Farm, Queen’s Farm, Savoie Organic of time, however, is the often-quoted wisdom to Farm, Beechwood Orchards and market new- “eat the rainbow.” But what does this mean for comer Primordia Farm (producers of a wide regulars at the Farmers’ Market? variety of top-notch mushrooms).

The basic idea is that if you load up your plate Keep your eyes open for the following rainbow with color, you’ll increase your intake of antioxi- produce throughout the upcoming season: dants, vitamins, minerals and all that good stuff. Violet/indigo/blue: purple-headed cauliflowers, No, this nutritional wisdom doesn’t extend to eggplant, purple asparagus, beets, potatoes a bowlful of Lucky Charms cereal or a handful of brightly colored M&Ms. It refers specifically Green: collard greens, kale, Brussel sprouts, leeks to fruits and vegetables. Yellow/orange/red: heirloom carrots, late apple In summertime, it’s easy to find masses of varieties, winter squash, red cabbage brightly colored sweet berries, stone fruit and While kale may not be one of the sexiest vegetables salad vegetables that pop with goodness. In the around, it is packed with fiber, vitamins B and C depths of winter, it takes a little more planning, and promotes iron consumption. If you’re not a but with the support of our Headhouse growers, fan of its strong flavor, then why not try the recipe you can still assemble a colorful plate of fresh below, courtesy of Jamie Oliver’s wonderful cook- fruit and vegetables throughout the winter months. book, 5 Ingredients (Penguin 2017). This is a well- Indeed, many of our merchants are experiment- tested recipe and a favorite even for people who ing with an extended growing season by using are not normally a fan of this vibrant superfood. greenhouses to ensure that we can still get, for example, local micro greens in the fall and early The Food Trust , in partnership with Get Healthy winter months. Philly, operates more than 25 farmers’ markets in Philadelphia, including the Headhouse Farmers’ Remember too, that this is the first year that the market, Philadelphia’s largest outdoor market. the Farmers’ Market will run all year ’round in the Food trust has been working to ensure that everyone Shambles. Headhouse Market customers will has access to affordable, nutritious food and informa- still be able to find produce from some of their tion to make healthy decisions. to get involved with the Food trust, see its website www.thefoodtrust.org.

NUTTY KALE WINTER SALAD

Serves 4 1 Toast the nuts until golden brown. Remove from heat and crush into smaller pieces. 1/2 oz. of nuts (hazelnuts are best, but you can use any nut) 2 Sort kale: tear off stalks and slice leaves into fine strips. Put leaves into large mixing bowl. 15 oz. of kale, washed and finely chopped Drizzle leaves with olive oil and add buttermilk 4 tablespoons olive oil 3 and half of the nuts. 2 oz. of grated Parmesan cheese 4 Finely grate half of the Parmesan and add to bowl, 1 lemon (zest and juice) together with all of the lemon zest and juice.

4 fluid oz. of buttermilk 5 Massage these dressing ingredients into the kale leaves until they soften. salt & pepper to season 6 Add salt and pepper to season. 7 When ready to serve, present on salad plate and Enjoy! And remember to support our grate remaining Parmesan and scatter with the merchants throughout the winter season! remainder of the nuts. p a g e 28 society hill Repoer

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT

By mAtt DeJulIo 2018 Membership Drive Continues Full Steam

y early December, nearly 700 Society BHill residents had renewed their SHCA membership — slightly higher than the same Membership time last year, which saw an all- time record of Application 1,141. Winners of the restaurant certificates for those who renewed by December 31 will be an- nounced in the March/April issue of the Reporter. Name If you have delayed in sending in your renewal, Address Apt. # or wish to join, please do so today. We welcome each of over 3,600 households to join SHCA. City, State, Zip

Your civic association helps protect your real Home Phone estate investment by funding many ofour

improvement projects, as well as providing Work Phone subsidies to neighbors who planttrees and fix Email their sidewalks. We help enhance your quality (print clearly) of life when we advocate on your behalf regarding IMPORTANT: Today, most everyone communicates via email. Please be sure that we zoning changes, real estate taxes, crime problems have your current email address — so that you can receive important updates between and traffic issues. All of this is accomplished publication of our community newsletter. All SHCA emails will be judiciously screened, through the hard work of our dedicated board of and rarely will we send emails more than once a week. Nor will we share your email ad- directors, committee members, block coordinators dress with anyone else. This convenient, 21st-century system helps save our civic associ- and most importantly, your membership dues. ation postage costs, while keeping you regularly informed. Residential Memberships Business Memberships Without member dues, SHCA would cease to l $ 50 Basic Household Membership l $ 100 Institutions — function. Protect your neighborhood and your 5+ employees real estate investment. Sign up today! l $ 40 Senior/Student/Single l $ 100 Federal Friend l $ 60 Institutions — Email [email protected] with questions or fewer than 5 employees comments, which will be shared with our board l $ 150 Georgian Grantor members representing every quadrant in our l $ 300 Jefferson Benefactor unique and historic neighborhood. l $ 500 Washington Benefactor

Matt DeJulio l $ 1,000 Benjamin Franklin Benefactor is a retired publishing executive. He has served sHCA as its administrator since 2001. Additional Contributions Monthly Parking Spaces Available $______Washington Square Beautification $______Franklin Lights A limited number of monthly parking spaces are $______Sidewalk Cleaning/Graffiti Removal $______Tree Tenders still available at the newly renovated Front street lot at 511 south Front street, between south and $______5th Street Legal Fund $______McCall School lombard streets. Renewal notices for 2018 will Total Enclosed $______go out on november 1. If interested, contact ed sullivan with Park America at 610-637-6832. l Charge VISA/MasterCard:

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Signature The following topics are of special interest to me. I welcome receipt of email up- dates on these topics.

l Clean-Up Day l Washington Square l Zoning & Historic Preservation l Franklin Lights l Social Events l 5th Street Development l Dilworth House l Property Taxes l Local Crime Incidents Reporter Fundraising and Alerts Neighbors gathered for the annual block party for l l the the 500 blocks of Cypress Street, Spruce Street, Please return completed application to: Delancey Street and Manning Walkway, with fun Society Hill Civic Association, P.o. Box 63503, Philadelphia, PA 19147 things for the kids (face painter, slime table, etc). p a g e 30 society hill Repoer

NIFTY NEIGHBORS IN MY OWN BACKYARD

BY JANE BIBERMAN Lending a Helping Hand to Neighbors

itting in his spacious office on the 24th But since he’s taken the reins, he sees Sfloor of The Philadelphia Foundation’s what a tremendous opportunity he has new offices at 1835 Market Street, Pedro to lead an organization that serves the A. Ramos is enveloped by the breathtak- city and its inhabitants in so many ways. ing views of the city he loves so much. His role is to oversee the community It’s a city that has been good to him, foundation’s 900 charitable funds, the and it’s a city that he has served in one awarding of more than $25 million in grants capacity or another since he was a small and scholarships to non-profits and indi- boy living in public housing in North viduals each year, management of the Philly. The first Latino head of the 100- Fund for Children and the development year-old community charity, Pedro took and implementation of social impact pro- office in the summer of 2015 — an event grams. “We’ve also been very involved that was widely covered in the press. At with school climate — the elimination the time, he was a partner at Schnader Pedro A. Ramos is the new face of violence before it starts,” he adds. Harrison Segal & Lewis law firm. of the Philadelphia Foundation When he is not engaged in a project His résumé could fill this entire column. non-profits that provide services to at The Philadelphia Foundation, Pedro Pedro was Managing Director of the children. Their two daughters, Isabelle may be found frequently in Society Hill, City, overseeing public safety, public and Catalina, have flown the nest. where he and his wife love to walk. works and human services. He was Pedro says he remembers wanting to be “We’ll often walk along the Delaware, on the Board of Education from 1995 a lawyer in 4th grade. “It was reinforced but we also like to meander through to 2001 and on the School Reform by my parents, who thought I always the historic streets,” he says. “As empty- Commission from 2011 to 2013. talked too much,” he laughs. He gradu- nesters, Rafaela and I pretty much spend Before that, he was Chief of Staff ated from Central High School and went our spare time laughing and walking. We for Dr. Judith Rodin, former president on to Penn. “That was a big deal because love going to the Khyber Pass because of the University of Pennsylvania. the tuition was higher than my father’s we love chili, and we love Fork and He was also University Vice President. income. So I was able to get a whole Ivy Zahav. We walk enough to justify our It was a major accomplishment for the League experience — a world I had no next meal! We also enjoy going the former Penn scholarship student. basis for imagining. I had friends and nearby museums — the terrific new Mu- “My parents, who are deceased, immi- roommates who had cars and expensive seum of the American Revolution, the grated from Puerto Rico,” relates Pedro. stereos and vacations that I only read Constitution Center, the American Jew- “My dad was a maintenance man in a about in novels.” ish History Museum.” nuns’ convent, and my mom was a home- As an undergraduate majoring in urban Pedro has also felt fulfilled by volunteer maker who was active with my elemen- studies, Pedro was a student activist and board service. “I’m lucky and fortunate tary school. We were a very tight-knit got involved in many leadership issues that I get to do professional volunteer family, and helping your neighbor was on campus. He then went to law school work,” he says. “I really like finding ways the family ethic.” Pedro still has family at the University of Michigan and spent of doing what I enjoy while being intel- in Puerto Rico and is very concerned summers working at the Ballard Spahr lectually challenged. with the deplorable conditions caused law firm. Wherever he has been, Pedro by Hurricane Maria. “It’s incredible how has been involved in advocacy and aid. “Being able to go from being raised sporadic and slow information is, and “My parents were great neighbors and with very little money, becoming a law it’s hard to get in touch with anyone taught us to help others whenever we firm partner and being able to put my because of the lack of power,” he says. could,” he says. “Whether it was driving kids through college were big steps for me. I see leading The Philadelphia Today, Pedro and his wife, Rafaela, a neighbor to the market or the hospital, Foundation as a long-term commitment. live in a rehabilitated 1867 house not too my parents always lent a helping hand. It A community foundation is a very power- far away from where he grew up. Rafaela was a common thread in our home: if you ful and lasting way to give back to the is the former director of the Charles saw an opportunity to help, you just did it.” community while continuing to serve Ellis Trust for Girls, which provides edu- When the Philadelphia Foundation the city that has given me so much.” cational scholarships for low-income sin- approached Pedro to consider becoming gle-parent households, and is a trustee its leader, he at first demurred. “It was Jane Biberman, of the Christopher Ludwig Foundation, a huge undertaking, and I had trained freelance writer and former editor of Inside Magazine, has which supports all my life to be a lawyer,” he explains. contributed to a variety of publications. january/february 2018 p a g e 31

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The Lippincott

227 S. 6th Street

Custom designed 2 bedroom plus den, 2 bathroom with oversized windows that literally bring One-of-a-kind 2 bedroom plus den, Washington Square into the home. The residence features 3 bathroom with an open floor plan, designer appointed high ceilings, exposed ductwork, an open chef’s kitchen and kitchen, lavish baths, custom millwork, high end finishes lavish master suite. Bathrooms are beautifully appointed in and one car parking. 2,189 sf | $1,595,000 marble. There are hardwood floors and designer finishes throughout. 1,775 sf | $1,495,000 $1,195,000 Allan Domb Real Estate PHILADELPHIA’S LARGEST SELLING CONDOMINIUM REALTOR® WE COOPERATE WITH ALL REALTORS® 1845 Walnut Street, Suite 2200, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215.545.1500 allandomb.com [email protected]