Around South Philly 12–15–2016

Photo 6: Students at William M. Meredith School, 725 S. Fifth St., made the most out of Giving Tuesday by participating in their site’s first shoe collection drive. Their involvement with Funds2Orgs will lead to financial rewards that will go toward purchasing smart boards and 3-D printers. SPR

Photo 1: Registrants from Philly PACK participated in Dec. 4’s South Street Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, with the first element commencing at 11th and South streets.

Photo 2: On Dec. 4, guests gave a warm reception to the 3rd Chili Challenge at Tap Room on 19th, 2400 S. 19th St.

Photo 3: Harry Connick Jr. (right) paid a much-appreciated visit to Pat’s King of Steaks, 1237 E. Passyunk Ave., Dec. 5.

Photo 4: The American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave., reveled in the countdown to Christmas Dec. 3 through its annual Lucia Fest. The occasion honors Saint Lucy, who nourished third-century Christians by delivering food to them as they hid in catacombs to escape persecution.

Photo 5: Olaf, of “Frozen” fame, was one of the figures represented as an ice sculpture during Saturday’s Arctic Avenue celebration along East Passyunk Avenue.

Photo 6: Students at William M. Meredith School, 725 S. Fifth St., made the most out of Giving Tuesday by participating in their site’s first shoe collection drive. Their involvement with Funds2Orgs will lead to financial rewards that will go toward purchasing smart boards and 3-D printers. SPR

Photos provided by Jessica D. Noel, Michael Strauss, Pat’s King of Steaks, American Swedish Historical Museum, Tina Garceau and Lauren Rose.

Photo 5: Olaf, of “Frozen” fame, was one of the figures represented as an ice sculpture during Saturday’s Arctic Avenue celebration along East Passyunk Avenue.

Photo 4: The American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave., reveled in the countdown to Christmas Dec. 3 through its annual Lucia Fest. The occasion honors Saint Lucy, who nourished third-century Christians by delivering food to them as they hid in catacombs to escape persecution.

Photo 3: Harry Connick Jr. (right) paid a much-appreciated visit to Pat’s King of Steaks, 1237 E. Passyunk Ave., Dec. 5.

Photo 2: On Dec. 4, guests gave a warm reception to the 3rd Chili Challenge at Tap Room on 19th, 2400 S. 19th St.

Photo 1: Registrants from Philly PACK participated in Dec. 4’s South Street Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, with the first element commencing at 11th and South streets.