Around South Philly 1-22-15

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Photo 1: Learners from Universal Vare Charter Middle School, 2100 S. 24th St., received a visit from 1st and 17th district officers Friday, as the Philadelphia Police Department conducted a Law Enforcement Program Ice Breaker.

Photo 2: Saturday’s inaugural BirdPhilly Walk at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, offered two hours of inspecting waterfowl and songbirds. BirdPhilly operates through the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club and is planning to back the organization more through the upcoming Philadelphia Bird Race.

Photo 3: Maria Zambito, with Buckeye, decorated her 800-block-of-Ritner-Street home in honor of Ohio State University’s Jan. 12 win over the University of Oregon to claim the first College Football Playoff National Championship.

Photo 4: Major League Soccer personnel ventured to Philabundance, 3616 S. Galloway St., Jan. 14 to sort and pack food for local food pantries, shelters and emergency kitchens as part of an MLS project.

Photo 5: The Philadelphia Senior Center, 509 S. Broad St., held a 65th anniversary celebration Jan. 15. The day featured a dance show, with members leading popular jigs like the jitterbug and the cha-cha.

Photo 6: Lovers of craft beer had more than 150 selections from which to choose Saturday at Xfinity Live!, 1100 Pattison Ave., during Winterfest Live! SPR

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