Around South Philly 2-18-2016

Photo 1: The Philadelphia Focused Deterrence Gun Violence Reduction Program stopped at the 17th Police District, 20th and Federal streets, Feb. 9 as part of its Shirt and Tie Drive to provide young men and women the proper attire while looking for employment and social services.

Photo 2: Santino’s Dragon Drawing Inc.’s Find Your Dragon Art Program held a spirited session at Woodland String Band’s Anderson Hall, 2041-45 S. Third St., Feb. 10.

Photo 3: StoryUP! visited the Whitman Branch, 200 Snyder Ave., Feb. 6 to present an interactive storytelling program.

Photo 4: Parishioners flocked to St. Monica Church, 1714 Ritner St., Feb. 10 for Ash Wednesday Masses.

Photo 5: 186th District state Rep. Jordan Harris hosted his fourth annual Senior Sweetheart Dance at Galdo’s Catering & Entertainment, 1933 W. Moyamensing Ave., Friday.

Photo 6: The Young Chances Foundation, under the direction of 2013 South Philly Review Difference Maker Tyrique Glasgow, delighted numerous individuals at various locations Sunday through its Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Appreciation Event, with a stop at the 1st Police District, 24th and Wolf streets, included. ■

Photos Provided By Tyrique Glasgow, Maureen Fratantoni, The Whitman Branch, Joseph Myers, Jordan Harris, and the Young Chances Foundation