Quality-of-life problem

"No recreation for the children. There’s nothing for kids to do."

Charmaine Barfield,
26th and Christian streets


"Loud people and cars blasting their music. What do they get out of it?"

William McCullough,
2600 block S. Sixth Street


"Ignorance — people don’t care about each other like they used to, the generation that I came up with. They don’t seem to be conscious of the fact that manners and courtesy [go a long way]."

Selena Everett,
2400 block Orkney Street


"Trash — not only from kids, but from grownups, too."

Iggy Novelli,
2800 block S. Eighth Street


"Probably double-parking … and also trash. It’s all over the place."

Muayyad Akkeh,
Eighth Street and Oregon Avenue


"I think that there’s too much trash in the streets."

Denise Edwards,
15th and Shunk streets

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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.