Around South Philly 4-14-2016

Photo 6: Regular season baseball returned to Citizens Bank Park on Monday, as 45,229 fans watched their beloved Phillies take on the San Diego Padres. Sadly, the locals lost 4-3.

Photo 1: Sixth graders from Francis Scott Key School, 2230 S. Eighth St., fraternized with District Attorney Seth Williams March 16 as he discussed bullying and leadership and swore them in as Assistant District Attorney Advocates of Change.

Photo 2: March 28’s What’s New at the Ballpark Preview Party at Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, showed off concessions, menu items, novelties, and apparel.

Photo 3: Essen Bakery, 1437 E. Passyunk Ave., held its soft opening April 6.

Photo 4: Archbishop Charles Chaput visited St. Monica Church, 17th and Ritner streets, Saturday to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation. He will return on May 5 to do the same honors for registrants at St. Pio Catholic Regional School, 1826 Pollock St.

Photo 5: Members of Santino’s Dragon Drawings Inc. ventured to the Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St., April 5 to watch the Philadelphia 76ers take on the New Orleans Pelicans. The youths proved good luck charms, as the hometown hoopsters scored a 107-93 victory, their 10th on the season, keeping them from tying the 1972-’73 76ers as the worst team in National Basketball Association history.

Photo 6: Regular season baseball returned to Citizens Bank Park on Monday, as 45,229 fans watched their beloved Phillies take on the San Diego Padres. Sadly, the locals lost 4-3. ■

Photos Provided By Jennifer Jones, The Philadelphia Phillies, Essen Bakery, Stacey Gargano Minniti, Maureen Fratantoni, and Edward Bonett

Photo 5: Members of Santino’s Dragon Drawings Inc. ventured to the Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St., April 5 to watch the Philadelphia 76ers take on the New Orleans Pelicans. The youths proved good luck charms, as the hometown hoopsters scored a 107-93 victory, their 10th on the season, keeping them from tying the 1972-’73 76ers as the worst team in National Basketball Association history.
Photo 4: Archbishop Charles Chaput visited St. Monica Church, 17th and Ritner streets, Saturday to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation. He will return on May 5 to do the same honors for registrants at St. Pio Catholic Regional School, 1826 Pollock St.
Photo 3: Essen Bakery, 1437 E. Passyunk Ave., held its soft opening April 6.
Photo 2: March 28’s What’s New at the Ballpark Preview Party at Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, showed off concessions, menu items, novelties, and apparel.
Photo 1: Sixth graders from Francis Scott Key School, 2230 S. Eighth St., fraternized with District Attorney Seth Williams March 16 as he discussed bullying and leadership and swore them in as Assistant District Attorney Advocates of Change.

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Jane Kiefer, a seasoned journalist with a rich background in digital media strategies, leads South Philly Review as its Editor-in-Chief. Originally hailing from Seattle, Jane combines her outsider perspective with a profound respect for South Philly's vibrant community, bringing fresh insights and innovative storytelling to the newspaper.