By Amanda L. Snyder
Darren became famous after his role as “Moondoggie” in the hit movie “Gidget” in 1959.
By Bill Gelman
The artist simply known as Fabian was actually born Fabian Forte Bonaparte.
By Bill Gelman
In the Olympic Games, boxers are awarded gold, silver and bronze medals. However, when a pugilist builds a career résumé such as the one Giardello did, they earn the distinction of being bronzed for life (take a stroll to Mifflin Street and East Passyunk Avenue).
By Bill Gelman
South Philly is so proud of Rydell that the 2400 block of South 11th Street where he grew up was named after him (Bobby Rydell Boulevard).
By Joseph Myers
Scottoline continues to prove that quality and quantity matter equally to contemporary authors.
A picky eater as a child, Tedoro “TJ” Torres has since enjoyed acquainting himself with the irresistible allure of food.
By Joseph Myers
Forrest McClendon must manage mostly morbid feelings to play Othello, one of literature’s most conflicted characters, but loves levity far more.
By Amanda L. Snyder
A Lower Moyamensing bar fight ended with one man waking up with a concussion and a broken jaw.
As a senior at Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School, 1736 S. 10th St., 18-year-old Ciarra Bianculli has worked hard in the classroom as well as excelling in her extracurricular activities.
To the Editor: As reported by Joseph Myers, (“Upper management,” April 11), kudos to South Philadelphia High School Principal Otis Hackney for his visionary plans for enhancing Southern’s campus and school life by the addition of a roof-top farm.
By Joseph Myers
Ever since his 2010 appointment as the principal of South Philadelphia High School, 2101 S. Broad St., Otis D. Hackney III has expected his site to become not only a neighborhood beacon but also a School District of Philadelphia pacesetter.
After a failed attempt to break into a Lower Moyamensing store, the robber returned and succeeded.
» COMMUNITY PROFILE
Boundaries: Snyder to Oregon avenues, Broad to Eighth streets
Origin of Name: Moyamensing Avenue crosses diagonally through the neighborhood’s boundaries from northeast to southwest. Although situated on the east side of Broad, the postal designation for Moyamensing Avenue, south of Snyder Avenue, is “West.” Since this is confusing, the designation “Lower” was chosen. Soon after, “LoMo,” an abbreviation of Lower Moyamensing, became a common term.
Brief History: Moyamensing Township included ground turned over by the Dutch to the English and Wicaco, except such parts of the latter that were in Southwark. Its northern boundary was South Street and below the existing parts of Southwark; its eastern boundary was the Delaware River, and its western boundary was Schuylkill Sixth, now known as 17th Street.
In 1816, Moyamensing was estimated to be 3 miles by 2 miles over 2,560 acres. By act of March 24, 1812, its inhabitants were incorporated as “the township of Moyamensing.”
In April 4, 1831, the township was divided into East and West. It was one of the earliest created after the settlement of Pennsylvania, and became part of Philadelphia in 1854.
Moyamensing Prison was built between 1822-35 at 10th and Reed streets. A portion of it also housed a Debtors Prison. The structure was demolished in 1967.
Famous residents: Robert Marcucci, of 10th and Porter streets, discovered and managed Frankie Avalon of 10th Street and Moyamensing Avenue and Fabian of 11th and Shunk streets; Bobby Rydell is a singer from the 2400 block of South 11th Street
Major Landmarks: The Brush Factory; Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 1144 Jackson St., which was established in 1889; Methodist Hospital, Broad and Wolf streets.
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: 184th, William F. Keller (D)
City Council District: 1st, Mark Squilla (D)
Ward: 39th
Police District: 3rd, Capt. Michael Ryan; Community Relations Officers Ace Delgado and Gary Harkins
Civic Groups and Town Watches: Lower Moyamensing Civic Association; South Broad Street Neighborhood Association; South Philadelphia Communities Civic Association
Library: Fumo Family Branch, 2437 S. Broad St.
Schools: Our Lady of Hope Regional Catholic School, 1248 Jackson St.; Abram S. Jenks School, 2501 S. 13th St.; Francis Scott Key School, 2230 S. Eighth St.; Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School, 2407 S. Broad; South Philadelphia High, 2101 S. Broad St.
Places of Worship: City Church of Philadelphia, 2311 S. 13th St., and Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, 1121 Jackson St.
Recreation Center: Ford P.A.L. Center, 609 Snyder Ave.
Parks: Mifflin Square Park, Sixth and Wolf streets; Weinberg Park, Sixth and Jackson streets; and Marconi Plaza, Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
While they were sleeping
On Jeaream Newman’s alleged fifth attempt at...
The South Philadelphia Walk of Fame 2013 inductees
The South Philadelphia Walk of Fame. It has...
Hidden City showcases Shivtei Yeshuron
“I get to be a part of revitalizing a very...
Police Athletic League honors Rabena
A member of a large family committed to...
Noord’s Seared Norwegian Salmon
Sitting in the middle of his 38-seat...
Honey’s Sit ’N Eat on South
In September, I finally made it to Honey’s...
Cedars Village assists aging population
When analyzing communal residential...
