More than 30 South Philly establishments will be pouring specials, hosting tap takeovers and more for Philly Beer Week through June 9.
Chinamoto, the newest ground-level addition to 777 S. Broad St., rolled out the red carpet May 21 to welcome guests for its official grand opening. It was a chance for rising 26-year-old chef Sunny Lin to put his international sushi skills on full display.
A mugger threatened to slit her victim’s throat in Hawthorne Tuesday.
By Amanda L. Snyder
Within blocks of where he was picked up, a passenger robbed his cabbie in Hawthorne yesterday.
After being named as team captain of the varsity wrestling team at The Academy at Palumbo, 1100 Catharine St., this year — his first year playing the sport, it is quite obvious that Lamarick Dunmore will go far with his strong dedication and leadership skills.
By Joseph Myers
Throughout his four seasons as a basketball player for The Academy at Palumbo, 1100 Catharine St., Jameal Tucker endeavored to learn and subsequently teach his teammates the rewards of hard work.
Known as a consistently dedicated and mature young woman, Tiffany Chen, 16, has grown accustomed to succeeding in the classroom as well as to routinely helping those around her at The Academy at Palumbo, 1100 Catharine St.
By Joseph Myers
As the mother of two thriving girls, Erin Flynn Jay never finds herself short on joy. Like any provider, though, she also worries about managing schedules and finances in order to increase that pride.
By Amanda L. Snyder
A Hawthorne man remains in jail on $2 million bail after robbing a woman and throwing her in the subway tracks in Center City.
By Joseph Myers
On the television sitcom “Seinfeld,” the character George Costanza shunned intensely intellectual pursuits.
By Amanda L. Snyder
A judge sentenced a Hawthorne man, who was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, to three decades in prison.
By Amanda L. Snyder
A man who stole a dozen packages of crustaceans from a Hawthorne grocery store threatened the security guard who tried to thwart his plan with a knife.
» COMMUNITY PROFILE
Boundaries: Broad to 11th streets, South Street to Washington Avenue
Origin of Name: Residents are unsure of the name's significance, but say the city designated the area as Hawthorne.
Brief history: The area’s most famous building is the former Ridgway Library. Modeled after the Parthenon, the historic structure, which now houses the High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, 901 S. Broad St., dates to 1878. The former library’s vastness made it difficult to maintain a constant temperature, and volumes of books were damaged as a result. In 1997, the building was restored and CAPA moved in. The Martin Luther King housing project (once known as Hawthorne Square) at 13th and Fitzwater streets was imploded in 1999. From its ashes rose townhomes for sale and rent to low- to moderate-income families.
Famous Residents: R&B group Boyz II Men graduated from CAPA when it was in the Palumbo Elementary building at 11th and Catharine streets.
Major Landmarks: Hawthorne Cultural Arts and Recreation Center, 12th and Carpenter streets; CAPA.
Architecture: While brick homes are scattered throughout, the area consists mostly of townhouses.
U.S. Congressional District: 1st, Bob Brady (D)
U.S. Senators: Bob Casey (D); Pat Toomey (R)
Pennsylvania Governor: Tom Corbett (R)
State Senate District 1st, Lawrence M. Farnese Jr. (D)
State House District: 182nd, Brian K. Sims (D) and 186th, Jordan Harris (D)
City Council District: 1st, Mark Squilla (D)
Ward: 2nd
Police District: 3rd, Capt. Michael Ryan; Community Relations Officers Ace Delgado and Gary Harkins
Civic Groups: Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition
Libraries: Santore, 932 S Seventh St., in Bella Vista
Schools: Academy @ Palumbo, 1100 Catharine St.; CAPA, 901 S. Broad St.
Places of Worship: Church of God, 1219 Fitzwater St.; New Hope Temple Baptist Church, 711 S. 12th St.; New Life Temple Baptist Church, 1227 Christian St.; New Mount Zion Baptist Church, 919 S. 13th St.; Rising Sun Baptist Church 745 S. 12th St.
Rec Centers: Hawthorne Cultural Arts, 1200 Carpenter St.
Parks: Hawthorne Park, 12th and Catharine streets.
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