Around South Philly 12–22–2016

Photo 6: The Madrigals, from West Deptford High School, gave a performance within the Ninth Street Italian Market on Saturday.

Photo 1: On Dec. 5, the Bridge Educational Foundation announced $50,000 in Educational Improvement Tax Credit scholarships at St. Gabriel Independence Mission School, 2917 Dickinson St. The foundation’s endowment will help to strengthen local Catholic schools.

Photo 2: Dec. 13’s Phillies Charities Holiday Party within the Diamond Club at Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, honored the South-of-South-situated Bethesda Project for its work to combat homelessness.

Photo 3: 2016 South Philly Review 2016 Difference Maker Felicia Punzo hosted a fundraiser for her Live Pray Music Foundation at South Philly Bar & Grill, 1235 E. Passyunk Ave., Dec. 13.

Photo 4: The North Pole’s most famous resident ventured to Stephen Girard Park, 21st and Shunk streets, Dec. 11 for the site’s Christmas in the Park celebration.

Photo 5: The St. Edmond Choir performed its annual A Night of Carols Dec. 15 at 21st Street and Snyder Avenue.

Photo 6: The Madrigals, from West Deptford High School, gave a performance within the Ninth Street Italian Market on Saturday.

Photos provided by Kelly Gerdes, Bethesda Project, Felicia Punzo, Patricia Baldassarre-Teti, Amy Hand and Tina Garceau

Photo 5: The St. Edmond Choir performed its annual A Night of Carols Dec. 15 at 21st Street and Snyder Avenue.

Photo 4: The North Pole’s most famous resident ventured to Stephen Girard Park, 21st and Shunk streets, Dec. 11 for the site’s Christmas in the Park celebration.

Photo 4: The North Pole’s most famous resident ventured to Stephen Girard Park, 21st and Shunk streets, Dec. 11 for the site’s Christmas in the Park celebration.

Photo 3: 2016 South Philly Review 2016 Difference Maker Felicia Punzo hosted a fundraiser for her Live Pray Music Foundation at South Philly Bar & Grill, 1235 E. Passyunk Ave., Dec. 13.

Photo 2: Dec. 13’s Phillies Charities Holiday Party within the Diamond Club at Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, honored the South-of-South-situated Bethesda Project for its work to combat homelessness.