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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Jeff Hornstein weighs in on the recent primary elections and describes QVNA’s agenda for the next six months.
(ALMOST) LOCAL PESTO
Donna Pancari and Kevin Parker provide tips on growing herbs and share a tasty recipe created using ingredients from their own garden.
SUMMER READING
The booksellers at Headhouse Books share their reading list of fun and engaging books for your summer enjoyment.
THE BEST OF 2015 SO FAR
Queen Village film critic Piers Marchant shares his top five movies released during the first half of this year.
DUNCAN’S DESTINATIONS
Board member Duncan Spencer takes us on a walking tour of Society Hill and Old City featuring points of interest and dining destinations.
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OUT AND ABOUT IN QUEEN VILLAGE
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Queen Village is home to a number of restaurants that offer outdoor dining and many parks and green spaces worthy of exploration.
Board member Lauren Leonard describes a day at home in Queen Village featuring local shopping, dining out, and enjoying green spaces.
HOW CAN YOU ENTER THE BLUE ZONE
Juliene Featherman shares tips about eco-chic, sustainable, all natural and all organic beauty, health and wellness.
AN AFTERNOON AT WASHINGTON AVENUE GREEN Katie Lockwood explores the year old riverfront park at Columbus Boulevard and Washington Avenue.
ATLANTA'S GAIN, QUEEN VILLAGE'S LOSS Queen Village resident Walt Lowthian is moving to Atlanta after 15 years of dedicated service to our community.
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS Jacqueline Penrod interviews Jared Littman, co-founder and keeper of the popular website phillytapfinder.com.
SUMMER SAFETY
Jodi Kefer writes about preventative measures for keeping adults and kids safe while playing outdoors.
DRINKS OF THE SEASON
Queen Village resident Edward Bell shares information on some of his favorite hot weather beers and cocktails.
THINGS ARE LOOKING UP
Queen Village architect Joseph G. Brin describes ornamental copper trim, roofing, and siding which can be found on several houses in Queen Village. * COVER IMAGE BY LAUREN LEONARD All opinions are of individual authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Queen Village Neighbors Association.
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BY JEFF HORNSTEIN
applicants, I was thrilled when Yael accepted QVNA’s offer to become our organization’s first full-time director in many years. Yael brings with her a wealth of experience in nonprofit management. Yael has already hit the ground running. Go to www.qvna.org to connect with Yael.
SUMMER AT COURTYARD
On May 19, Philadelphians went to the polls and Democratic voters overwhelmingly chose long-time City Council member James F. Kenney as their candidate for mayor. Kenney achieved something few if any Philadelphia mayoral candidates have in modern times: won a majority of both white and black votes, driven by an issue-focused largely positive campaign. Also, for the first time in recent memory, two candidates from Center City won the primary for At-Large Council seats, Fitler Square’s Helen Gym and Rittenhouse Square’s Alan Domb. With a 7:1 Democratic voter registration advantage, it is almost certain that Kenney will be elected our City’s 99th mayor in November and that Helen Gym and Allan Domb will be two new faces on City Council. QVNA looks forward to working with the new administration on a host of local issues, including proposals to renovate Weccacoe Recreation Center, plans to transfor m Bainbridge Street into a park called Bainbridge Green, and, critically, citywide initiatives to support neighborhood-based public education. On May 26, something equally exciting happened: it was the first day “on the job” for QVNA’s new Executive Director, Yael Levin. After an extensive search and many strong
By the time you are reading this, Summer at Courtyard will be in full swing. Summer at Courtyard serves the youth of the community housing development on the 300 and 400 blocks of Christian. It is a partnership between QVNA, the Southwark Queen Village Community Garden, the Courtyard Residents Association, and Better Tomorrows; the nonprofit social service agency that runs social programs in the development. Summer at Courtyard builds on the Philadelphia Archdiocese’s Summer Meals Program by adding 3 days of programming a week over the course of 6 weeks, June 29-August 5. The programming is a mix of fun and academic enrichment. The current QVNA Board has spent the past few years building bridges between the northern and southern parts of the neighborhood; Summer at Courtyard takes this partnership to a new level, thanks to the hard work of QVNA Board member and Schools and Youth Committee chair, Eleanor Ingersoll. It’s not too late to volunteer – contact Yael in the QVNA Office (215-339-0975) or at info@ qvna.org if you want to serve as a chaperon for a field trip or as a tutor. If you’d like to support Summer at Courtyard with a tax-deductible donation, go to www.qvna.org/schools.
QVNA’S SUMMER AND FALL AGENDA On Sunday May 31, your Board spent the day in retreat at lovely Paradigm Gallery – thanks
to Sara McCorriston and Jason Chen for their generous hospitality. Our purpose was two-fold: to bring QVNA’s new director Yael up to speed as quickly and efficiently as possible, but also to take stock of accomplishments and set priorities for the rest of the year. It has been an eventful year: we doubled the size of the community parking lot; launched a new full-color magazine; hired a new director; expanded our work in neighborhood public education into a citywide movement; supported proposals to transform Bainbridge Street, Weccacoe Playground, the new Front Street Greenway, and Fabric Row; worked with the City to implement Indego Bike Share; petitioned SEPTA for new singleseat bus service for our community; recycled hundreds of Christmas trees and over 1,000 pounds of electronic refuse; safeguarded the community’s interests around new licensed establishments on 4th Street; and we diligently performed our role as a Registered Community Organization, working closely with Councilman Squilla to resolve numerous complaints and issues around construction, permitting, and so forth. We also managed to have some fun, hosting a QVNA Spring Social in lovely Mario Lanza Park on a recent Thursday evening. (Thanks to the Friends of Mario Lanza for all of their hard work in making and keeping that park a neighborhood jewel!) On the agenda for the rest of the year: refining the Dog Waste Container Program, ensuring the planned renovation of Weccacoe Playground proceeds smoothly, and planning a series of informative and fun General Meetings and events to continue to build community. As always, if you have suggestions for improving our neighborhood or want to get involved, please contact me at president@qvna.org.
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(Almost) LOCAL PESTO BY DONNA PANCARI & KEVIN PARKER For anyone who has admired the profusion of gorgeous vegetables in our local community gardens but lacked experience or space, herbs
weeks, after which it makes a wonderful hot or cold tea. A reliable perennial, it seems to come back after even the harshest winter.
might be the perfect introduction to growing your own food.
The herbs below are listed in rough order of hardiness, but all of them can be enjoyed right now and well into the fall in a container or garden plot.
BASIL Basil’s numerous varieties and versatility make it the perfect summertime herb. The Genovese variety is easily found, grows profusely from seed, and ideal both for pairing with tomatoes and making pesto (see recipe). For a window box or pot, the Minette variety is a lovely choice with tiny leaves and a bush like tendency. If you’ve never ventured beyond Italian style sweet basils, spicy Thai varieties will be a refreshing surprise. Harvest any basil by pinching sets of leaves from the top to encourage new growth and avoid long, leggy plants.
PARSLEY Like basil, parsley can be grown from seed or will grow quickly as a seedling. While it can garnish nearly everything, parsley is delicious in a chimichurri or, especially the flat leaf variety, a bracing salad all on its own. Harvest by pinching off the biggest stems at the base.
MINT Unlike most other herbs, mint will happily toler ate some s hady conditions. It is considered invasive, so you might want to dedicate an entire window box or planter to it. Drying mint is as simple as hanging it upside down in a cool, dry spot for a few
CHIVES
blanch them for five seconds and squeeze dry before using.
(ALMOST) LOCAL PESTO
Another perennial, chives will poke up in late spring and most likely be the first thing you can actually pick in your garden. Almost as useful as parsley for garnish, chives can also be snipped and stirred into any savory quick bread or muffin batter, potato salad, or pasta salad. Be careful planting garlic chives, as they are notoriously invasive.
OREGANO Oregano is perennial and can spread in a garden, but it can be contained with rocks or landscaping bricks. Dried in the same way as mint, it makes a perfect addition to your homemade pizza or pasta sauce. Try it fresh with grilled zucchini as well.
2 cups basil, washed ¼ cup parsley, washed 3 tablespoons walnuts, toasted ½ cup (or more to taste), grated Parmesan 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 pinch sea salt olive oil
SAGE It’s no wonder sage works so perfectly with fall harvests - it’s one of the hardiest and longest lasting herbs and is not only perennial but given the right conditions can grow into large bush over the years. Growing your own allows you to choose the small, tender leaves that can be sauteed whole with carrots or in a brown butter sauce for sweet potato gnocchi. The following recipe produces the bursting with summer flavor of traditional pesto, but with much less olive oil and the substitution of locally available walnuts for pine nuts. For a local cheese choice, try Hunterdon by Valley Shepherd Creamery, available at Reading Terminal Market. If you want to retain the vibrant green of the basil leaves in your pesto,
1 pound pasta 1 scant tablespoon butter In a food processor, combine basil, parsley, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, and salt. “Pulse” several times until the ingredients start to blend. Then, turn on the processor and drizzle in only enough olive oil to blend everything to a paste-like consistency. Set a pot of water boiling, aggressively salt the water, and dump in the pasta. Drain the pasta when al dente, reserving approximately one cup of the pasta water. Combine the pasta, butter, and pesto in a bowl, gradually adding enough pasta water until the pesto coats everything. Serves 4.
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SUMMER READING
The booksellers at Headhouse Books share the following selections of fiction and non-fiction for your summer reading pleasure.
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THE BEST OF 2015 So Far BY PIERS MARCHANT
recently, esteemed website criticwire took a poll of their vast db of critics and posted a top-ten list at the halfway point of
2015. surprisingly,
the top vote-getter was a major studio film, mad max: fury road (but not to worry: the rest of the top-ten included such obscure indie faves as the duke of burgundy, heaven knows what, and a pigeon sat on a branch reflecting on existence), all of which got me to thinking about
the top-five films i’ve seen so far. a couple of quick stipulations: typically, studios’ best stuff is kept until closer to awards season; and this is compiled from actually released films, not just film fest stuff that hasn’t been released yet (which would be a very different list).
5. LOVE AND MERCY This Brian Wilson biopic does far more than offer up a dull hagiography of its subject. Instead, we get two separate time periods of the great Beach Boys wunderkind, played by two different actors: First, with Paul Dano, we have the singer/composer in his heyday in the ‘60s, making “Pet Sounds”; and then, with John Cusack taking over, his tragic downfall in the mid‘80s where he fell under the influence of a manipulative quack-therapist (played by Paul Giamatti) and very nearly lost his life before meeting his salvation in the form of his longtime wife (played by Elizabeth Banks). Fascinating stuff, especially if you’re a fan of Wilson’s compositions, but even if you aren’t.
4. IT FOLLOWS A horror film that works both as a visceral thrillfest, and as a creepy, psychological dirge. After a one-night stand, a young woman (Maika Monroe), discovers that she’s been infected by
a kind of disease that leads to a phantomdemon trailing after her wherever she goes. The only solution? Pass it on to another hapless victim. Atmospherically chilling.
3. SALT OF THE EARTH A truly inspiring documentary about the great photojournalist Sebastião Salgado, w h o s e w o r k documenting the AIDS crisis in Africa won him numerous awards in the ‘80s and ‘90s before leading to a depression that eventually required an environmental miracle to extricate him: He and his wife rebuilt and re-forested his family’s fallow ranch in the Brazilian Rain Forest, and in the process, might have discovered a way to save our planet.
2. INSIDE OUT Pixar’s latest entry is a most welcome return to for m. A brilliant and moving film that centers around the plight of a recently relocated 11-year-old girl, and the storm of emotions that rule inside her brain as she
attempts to navigate the upheaval in her life. Funny, deeply touching, and shockingly honest — the film’s primary message is that sadness is a necessary and incredibly important part of our humanity — especially for a children’s movie. Equally enthralling for kids and their parents.
1. MAD MAX: FURY ROAD Yep, count me amongst the majority of my critical brethren when it comes to George Miller’s gorgeously gonzo action spectacle. Eschewing massive CGI coverage for augmented practical effects, the film brings back a hallowed sense of mystery into the filmmaking process. As in: How in the seven layers of hell did they manage to shoot this? If you’re hankering for a full-blown action vehicle, make it one with massive, metal porcupine quills stuck all over it. Piers Marchant is a film critic and writer based in Philly. Find more confounding amusements and diversions at his blog, Sweet Smell of Success (http://sweetsmellosuccess.tumblr.com), or read his further 142-character rants and ravings at @kafkaesque83.
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DUNCAN’S Destinations BY DUNCAN SPENCER
Ta k e a n o r t h b o u n d w a l k w i t h m e t o Independence National Park via back streets. Go at your own pace. I’m only going to mention the hidden treasures, the rest are obvious.
I don’t like to work hungry so I stop by Redhook on 4th Street in Queen Village and ask for the “Honey Butt” (Butt is for Butter so don’t give me that face), or “Stew’s bagel”. Now I am happily on my way with a bagel with the dough scooped out, toasted, with a butter moat, and honey on top. Everyone ready? Go north on 4th St. to St. Peter’s Churchyard. Go right into the churchyard and cut left on the brick path. This was my go-to summer morning spot when my baby son woke up at five a.m. everyday. Read the plaques nearest the gate and wonder where the eight Indian Chiefs were buried at the conclusion of the 1793 “Peace Council” meeting with George Washington. Visit Gustavus Conyngham, Captain of the privateer ship “Surprise”, commissioned by Ben Franklin to rob the British merchant fleet. Southwark Historical Society has a neat article on him. (http:// www.southwarkhistory.org/) The brick path will lead out of St. Peter’s across Pine Street to St. Joseph’s Way. Follow St. Joseph’s Way into Three Bears Park, play haven of toddlers. On your left is the back garden of the Physick House where soda pop was invented. Cross Three Bears Park, and Cypress St. still going north. Continue north, paralleling 4th street, passing houses on Bingham Court. These homes, along with Society Hill Towers, were built by Philadelphia City Planner Edmund Bacon and designed by architect I.M. Pei. A lot of what is modern, and redeveloped in Philly has Bacon’s fingerprints on it. Bingham Court opens to a wide plaza with a circular planter in the middle. Go around counter clockwise passing a modern sculpture, “Unity” by Richard
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Lieberman. At the top of the circle is old St. Joseph’s National Shrine, the oldest Catholic Church in Philadelphia. If you’re without kids stop for a peaceful moment in the Sanctuary on Willings Alley. If you are with kids then you know that there is no sanctuary and press on. Continue exiting to the right onto St. James Place and go west. As you cross 4th Street you’ll see old St. Mary’s on your left, which also has a beautiful cemetery.
You’re now on Locust Street with the “Magnolia Garden” on your left. Cut through the “Rose Garden” to the right that goes to Walnut Street. Jaywalk across Walnut Street into Independence Park. You will be behind the American Philosophical Society. Take a hard right to the east and cross 4th Street. You are in a big grassy area behind Carpenters Hall. Here play frisbee or bring a picnic. Kids love to run up and down the hills. There’s a tiny little bridge that you can check under for trolls. Cross the bridge and continue north on the cobblestone street. Cross Chestnut St. and continue on the alley to Franklin Court and Market Street. In Franklin Court stop by the recently redesigned Franklin Museum. It’s fun for kids and adults. Even a short visit is worth
the reasonable price.
Hungry? I am. Continue to Market Street (the entrance that Ben Franklin used), turn right where a few doors down you will find High Street on Market, an excellent place for lunch or brunch. At this point you’re done with the back alley tour. If you’re up for more retrace your steps on Market Street to 5th St. and take a left at the Museum of American Jewish History. Continue south on 5th to Chestnut St. On the north side of Chestnut, there is an old door and a little sign that says APS museum (American Philosophical Society Museum, open Thursday - Sunday, 10-4). This is my favorite small museum. Displays change frequently and there is always something for kids. Often prints or rare document from their collection. To wrap up the tour and for a super extra credit destination go see the Maxfield Parrish Tiffany Mosaic in the Curtis Building. Enter on 6th Street between Sansom and Walnut and the mosaic will be right in front of you. It is utterly beautiful. Take your time, it’s been a busy day!
OUT & ABOUT in Queen Village BY LAUREN LEONARD
OUTDOOR DINING
Management Corporation), the east side of Front Street boasts a path for walking (running), benches for sitting and expansive grassy spaces for gaming and picnicking.
1. A great place to watch the game or celebrate a hometown victory, visit For Pete’s Sake (900 S. Front Street). 2. For laid-back outdoor dining and the city’s finest wood-fired pizza, try Kennett (848 S. 2nd Street). 3. Sandwiched between two facades at 775 S. Front St is Catahoula’s. A Cajun and creole-inspired spot with plenty of seats and live entertainment.
4. Beck Park (2nd & Beck) is a charming green space known for its marble polar bear sculptures. 5. Bodine tucked away on the 900 block of S. Bodine Street, this urban garden is truly a neighborhood gem.
4. An institution at the corner of Front & South, Downey’s features balcony seating with views of Camden Waterfront.
6. A sight for concrete-sore eyes, visit the Southwark Queen Village Community Garden at 311 Christian Street.
5. Perfect for family dining, enjoy traditional Italian at Pietro’s (121 South Street).
7. The busy intersection at 2nd & Christian is also home to a solitary bench and some unexpected landscaping.
6. For authentic Mexican with a view of Headhouse Square, visit Las Bugambilias (148 South Street).
8. Queen Village’s best known and adored park (for people and dogs), Mario Lanza, stretches between the three hundred blocks of Queen and Catharine.
7. Paddy Whacks Irish Pub features outdoor dining on South and Second Street. 8. For more Irish pub fare, try the Irish Times (629 S. 2nd Street). 9. Long-time residents and avid supporters of the community, Bridget Foy’s offers elevated outdoor dining at Second & South. 10. Rife with history, Twisted Tail (509 S. 2nd Street) is a mecca for whiskey-drinkers and music-lovers.
9. Bainbridge Green, the tree-lined median between 3rd and 5th, is in the planning stages of a revitalization, features benches, public art and a bike-share station. 10. Cool off at the Headhouse Square Fountain (2nd & Lombard).
Did we miss a spot? Tweet photos of you in your favorite outdoor space in Queen Village to @qvnaorg.
11. Birthplace of the Three Stooge’s Larry Fine, Jon’s Bar and Grill (300 South Street) is home to two stories of outdoor dining and arguably South Street’s best people-watching. 12. Just because you can’t get away, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the tastes of the Caribbean at Reef Lounge (605 S. 3rd Street). 13. Taste celebrity chef Jason Cichonski’s latest offerings and envision the future of Bainbridge Green while dining outdoors at Ela (627 S. 3rd Street). 14. You’ve probably enjoyed a classic cocktail at the bar, but have you dined in the patio at Southwark (701 S. 4th Street)? 15. Queen Village’s version of Cheers, New Wave Café has outdoor seating on both Catharine and Third Streets. 16. Part of the original South Street Renaissance, Copa (344 South Street) is the perfect place for a margarita. Also try American Bistro Redwood next door (340 South Street). 17. With an extensive and always interesting beer list, Bainbridge Barrel House anchors the corner of 6th & Bainbridge. 18. Neighboring Barrel House to the north, French cafe themed, Bistro La Minette (623 S. 6th Street). Also, to enjoy something cool and caffeinated visit Philadelphia Java Company (852 S. 2nd), Café Fulya (727 S. 2nd), Shot Tower (542 Christian Street), Red Hook Coffee & Tea (765 S. 4th), Ox Coffee (616 S. 3rd) and Milk & Honey (518 S. 4th).
PARKS & GREEN SPACES 1. With ball fields and a water-feature, Shot Tower Playground is a kid-friendly paradise occupying the southeastern corner of Queen Village (129-131 Carpenter Street). 2. Often overlooked the greenway at Front Street between Washington Avenue and Christian Street is set to undergo a people-friendly renovation. Visit now and imagine the possibilities! 3. Maintained by neighbors, Friends and ILMC (Interstate Land
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My Staycation BY LAUREN LEONARD My Staycation day, like all days, begins with taking my beagle Duncan for a walk. We typically go east toward the grassy expanse of Front Street (though any number of things—trash trucks, strollers, balloons, pizza crusts—can be cause for a diversion). After a walk, Duncan will be fed and pampered and given a treat to distract him long enough to for me to make it out of the apartment without an outburst of howling (apparently, neighbors don’t find this behavior early as endearing as I do…). Ox Coffee (616 S. 3rd Street) has become my go-to for a caffeinated kick. Their walls are a veritable art gallery and the backyard is pleasant respite. Back on the street, I’ll visit Headhouse Books (619 S. 2nd Street) where I’ll purchase greeting cards that don’t yet have a receiver or destination, but are too good to pass up. I’ll spend an inordinate amount of time browsing the kid’s section and making up occasions to gift books to my niece (books do not count as spoiling).
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Next I’ll visit the neighborhoods other independent bookstore, Brickbat (709 S. 4th Street). I purchased my very favorite copy of East of Eden here (for something like $2.75) in this most charming of places. It has that old book smell and a spine so worn that it struggles to hold the pages, but I adore it. Bookstores like this serve to remind an electronically-obsessed society the value of real books. By this point, it’s time to check back with Duncan. We’ll take another tour of the neighborhood and if he’s been a good boy, visit Doggy Style (604 S. 2nd Street) for a treat (or three). I’ll employ another distracting trick and make my way from the apartment to Fabric Row for some browsing. Like greeting cards, I hoard fabric. Learning to sew (well) is one of the many items on my list of Things to Accomplish Before ___ (fill in age of next birthday). While on Fourth Street, I’ll admire the wares in Moon & Arrow (754 S. 4th Street) and see what’s decorating the walls at Paradigm Gallery (746 S. 4th Street).
My stomach is likely now demanding attention. I’ll tend to it with a Grilled Monroe (no bacon) from Café Fulya (727 S. 2nd Street). As this is a Staycation, I will now treat myself to a nap. Naptime will be followed with a trip to the dog park at Mario Lanza (300 block of Queen) where Duncan can romp with friends (or get his belly rubbed by any and every human who enters). Duncan will eat and then (after yet another howl-preventing distraction), I’ll join with friends for dinner. Because I am a creature of habit, we will likely find ourselves at Royal Tavern (937 E.Passyunk Avenue) where I will most likely order a grilled cheese. (I have no qualms whatsoever about eating grilled cheese twice in one day. I’m on Staycation, after all.) Some time passes, dinner turns into drinks, day turns into night. Duncan will get one last walk and my Staycation will end with some reading or reflection on my very own roof deck.
HOW CAN YOU ENTER THE ‘Blue Zone’? BY JULIENE FEATHERMAN
A ‘Blue Zone’ is geographic area where people live longer and healthier lives. Centenarians are the hallmark of these Blue Zones : Sardinia (Italy), O kanawa (Japan ) and Nicoya (Costa Rica). Why? How? Here are 4 traits that these longevity hotspots share: EATING LEGUMES. Yum! Beans are a dense and delicious protein that can be easily added to salad, soups & grains.
CONSTANT MODERATE ACTIVITY. While hitting the gym or the mat is crucial for healthy minds and bodies, so is walking, less sitting while working and opting for stairs over elevators.
It’s summer, get out there and keep moving. Rescue a dog and voila, you now have extra walks in your day! FAMILY. Dwellers of the Blue Zones put family in front of other concerns. How can you make a change in your daily life to reach out, re-connect or deepen a relationship with a family member? A SEMI-VEGETARIAN DIET. As Michal Pollan prescribes, “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” If you eat meat, dairy or fish, look for grass-fed, USDA organic, wild-caught and pastured.
clean by visiting the Environmental Working Group’s Cosmetic Database at www.ewg. org.
And, here’s my No. 5: for those of us that live in an industrialized world of cheap, chemically derived, toxic personal care products: read your labels, avoid parabens, pthalates, PEGs, SLSs. Educate yourself in buying green and
J uliene Featherman is the owner and founder of juju salon & organics, Philadelphia’s first organic hair salon located in the heart of Q ueen Village. Read more of her tips about eco-chic, sustainable, all natural and all organic beauty, health and wellness at jujusalon.com.
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AN AFTERNOON AT Washington Avenue Green BY KATIE LOCKWOOD, MD
Raising city kids, I am always looking for opportunities to bring a little nature into their lives. So on a napless afternoon, I decided to take my daughter for a walk to WASHINGTON AVENUE GREEN, a r i ve r f ro nt p ar k at C o lu m b u s a n d Washington Streets. I imagined that taking a long walk would put her to sleep, but we both ended up being enthralled with the views and basked in the mid-afternoon sunshine.
If I hadn’t read about this park, I would never had known it was there as it is situated behind a Union headquarters and a Coast Guard building. After crossing Columbus Boulevard, I followed a trail of wildflowers and was amazed at how quickly the landscape changed from dirty concrete to a garden path lined with honey bees and frogs. The park is located out on Pier 53, which had served as an immigration station from 1873-1915, and has great views of the Coast Guard boats and ships docked along the Delaware River. The marshy smell and sound of the waves crashing on the bulkhead reminded me of my childhood home and were a relaxing respite from the city noise. At the end of the pier there is a “land buoy” with a spiral staircase that goes halfway up, from which you can survey the park and gain a better view of the city skyline, Benjamin Franklin Bridge, and Washington Avenue Green. My daughter and I enjoyed climbing the lighthouse-like tower and feeling the fresh breeze roll off the water. The park also includes a boardwalk over
the water and a small rocky beach. The pier architecture encourages exploring the local ecology and I witnessed a few children skipping rocks from the shoreline, couples stopping to photograph flowers, and bicyclists waving at offshore tugboats. While the Spruce Street Harbor Park will likely get all the attention again this summer, I was excited to find this less touristy hidden gem along the waterfront.
I am excited that Philadelphia is reviving the waterfront and in this case, restoring not only a historical landmark but a natural wetland. K atie Lockwood is a pediatrician and blogger, who resides in Q ueen Village with her husband and two children . A ll opinions are her own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD Good neighbors make great neighborhoods. With your help, QVNA can support, create, and maintain cleaner sidewalks, better schools, neighborhood networks, beautiful parks and contribute to special projects and respond to neighbors when they have emergency needs. Make your contribution today to support QVNA.
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ATLANTA'S GAIN, QUEEN VILLAGE'S LOSS BY AMY SHELANSKI When Walt Lowthian moved to Queen Village fifteen years ago, he was hoping to open a hardware store on South Street. Although that dream never materialized, Walt settled into his home on Catharine Street and put his considerable energy into neighborhood improvement projects. Shortly after moving in, Walt noticed that Weccacoe Playground was desperately in need of care. Although his own children were already grown, he saw the playground is a much-need resource for kids in Queen Village. At that time, the playground received little support for grounds and equipment maintenance -- the slides and swings were in poor condition and there were hardly any trees, bushes, or flowers to soften the hardscaping or provide shade on hot summer days. Along with Duncan Spencer and Dick Hoffman, Walt soon formed the Friends of Weccacoe Playground, a Parks and Recreation group of volunteers that would assist with cleanups and maintenance. For almost fifteen years, Walt, Dick, Duncan, and others cleaned up trash, trimmed
trees, planted flowers, posted banners, painted and mended fences, and kept the playground in excellent shape. They also managed to secure funding to improve conditions in the playground. This September, the playground is slated to receive new equipment as part of a long term renovation project that Walt helped oversee. Walt was also involved with a number of other neighborhood initiatives. He served on the QVNA Board from 2006 to 2010 and took on the huge task of compiling a neighborhood survey in 2009. He also created a Parking Survey that resulted in getting parking spots reassessed and added many on-street parking spots to Queen Village. Finally, in 2002, long before Mayor Nutter’s Actual Value Initiative (AVI), Walt ran an analysis of property taxes on the 400 block of Catharine Street. He testified in front of City Council on the inequality of Philadelphia’s property taxes. Walt is moving to Atlanta to be closer
to his family and is sad about leaving Queen Village after 15 years. The Friends of Weccacoe will host a small appreciation celebration in his honor later this summer. For those of us who have known Walt and admire his hard work and accomplishments, we bid farewell with heavy hearts. Thank you Walt for all that you have done to make Queen Village home for so many of us over the years!
Walt Lowthian (second from left) with QVNA President Jeff Hornstein, Councilman Mark Squilla, and Friends of Weccacoe Playground Committee Member Suzanne Cross
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KNOW YOUR Neighbors BY JACQUELINE PENROD
Jared Littman is passionate about craft beer, and he has come to realize that passion in a very big way over the past four years. Ja red and his wife, Kristy, are the founders – and keepers – of the popular website PhillyTapFinder, www.phillytapfinder.com. Jared and Kristy live with their two young sons on the 100 block of Carpenter Street. They’ve lived in the same home there for the past ten years – and they are true Queen Village neighbors. I had the pleasure of meeting with Jared to discuss PTF and Queen Village one cold winter morning as we sipped coffee at Java on South Second Street. While the best way to understand the workings of PTF is a visit to the website, he offered a fair amount of insight about its genesis, evolution and where it may be headed next. It’s a wonderful tale of what happens when something that begins as a hobby blossoms into a passion which builds and benefits community. It all began in 2008. Avid fans of craft beer, Jared and Kristy became frustrated by the absence of means to locate which of their favorite craft beers were being poured
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where on any given date. They decided to take matters into their own hands and conduct some research about ways in which they could identify where to find the beers they liked best and to discover new beers. They began by visiting bars that were pouring craft beer and inquiring about what would soon be on tap, then posted this information to the PTF website so that persons interested in learning about and drinking craft beer had easier access to make an informed decision about where to visit to enjoy a good brew.
and maintaining a plot at the Southwark Community garden, where he grows hops to supply a home-brew hobby and other Philly homebrewers. When asked how he managed to build such a successful endeavor and keep everything in balance, Jared first credits enormous support from Kristy. A close second, he notes, is the importance of cultivating relationships, as this is critical to maintain PTF’s credibility with users, whose repeated use of the site is what caught the attention of many bar owners.
Over more than four years, the PTF website has evolved into a profitable business. What started with a base of about 30 bars in 2010 has grown to 110 and counting, with paid memberships and advertising. And while Jared and Kristy initially literally ran from bar to bar collecting information, they now receive information nearly instantaneously via email, texts or tweets, and are working on building a smart phone app to make life even better for craft beer drinkers.
When Jared is not working his day job or updating PTF, he loves spending time with Kristy and his two sons, ages three and one. He also enjoys hosting an occasional bottle-share party with the many friends he has made along the journey that make the website what it is today. In discussing life in Queen Village, Jared talks about how much he treasures the sense of community and the fact that neighbors offer such a wide swath of history and backgrounds. While he’d like to see an improvement in public transportation throughout the city, he is otherwise very content here in Philadelphia, noting that “for the money, you won’t find a better big city.”
All of this takes hard work and lots of time and dedication. Jared works for about 3-4 hours each night to update information on the website, spread information through social media, and sell memberships and advertising. He has done this, without fail, for 1,500 days straight, all the while maintaining a full time job as a government attorney and raising a young family –
I agree – and can see that Jared’s passion and contribution is just one of the many reasons that this statement is completely true.
SUMMER SAFETY
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BY JODI KEFER
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Ben Franklin’s words ring true as summer approaches. With warm weather come the accidents, injuries and incidentals that are associated with ramped up outdoor activity. There are many resources devoted to first aid for such incidents. Rather than try to summarize the treatment – I’d like to focus on avoiding some of the inconveniences. HELMETS – for any sport with wheels (biking, skateboards, skates, scooters). Many parents dutifully put helmets on their children – especially the little ones. The same grownups though, don’t consistently wear helmets themselves. While adults may exercise their own freedom and choose not to wear a helmet, the role model effect should not be overlooked. Consistency is also important. Whether a child is riding a tricycle or a stunt bike, is indoors or outdoors, two years or second decade, putting on a helmet should be an automatic behavior. Managing concussions has become more complex – preventing head injuries should be paramount. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR Mouthguards – (hockey, football, boxing, lacrosse). Dental trauma, while less common, can be devastating. Eyewear (lacrosse,
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racquetball). Glare and sun aside, there are sports that put one’s eyes at extra risk. Sports goggles - especially for children who wear glasses or have vision that is already poor in one eye, are a worthy investment. INSECTS – While bites may be part of an outdoor experience, intense reactions and potentially serious infectious complications can ruin a good time. Consider timing and location as well as physical (clothing, hats) and chemical blocks. Avoid the tall grass at day’s end. Wear long sleeves and long pants if you are in a wooded area. Use bug spray with 10% DEET and check the entire body (including scalp) for ticks at the end of each day. Deer ticks are tiny. The likelihood of Lyme disease though, decreases significantly when a tick is removed is within 24-36 hours. If a target rash appears, seek care promptly.
PAPERWORK - Summer time is also a time for preparing for school. Encourage the kids to keep up with their reading. Check in with your pediatrician and confirm that your child is up to date with immunizations and routine well childcare. Avoid the mad rush for school and sports forms.
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Drinks OF THE SEASON BY EDWARD BELL
The changing of the seasons makes me think of the joys of fresh local produce. I also think about social events and seasonal drinks to pair with open air meals. I sampled several of the best local beers recently and was very impressed with Yards, well actually almost anything from Yards, but a glass of IPA really hit the spot recently after a particularly trying day on the drawing boards.
Lighter and a perfect way to set the evening mood is the lovely Italian wine Proseco. Some bubbles, the setting sun and maybe a small nosh, is the perfect way to prepare oneself for the evening. I am quite partial to LaMarca, reasonably priced and amiable. Everyone knows the summer standard from south of the border, the margarita, but have
you ever tried tequila and tonic? This was a surprise to me but on reflection shouldn’t have been. Start with a flavorful tequila like Herradura Reposado (golden). Try putting one quarter lime, juiced, on three ice cubes, pour 2 oz of tequila over the ice, followed by 4 oz of Schweppes tonic, give a delicate stir and that’s what I’m talking about.
Enjoy your summer sensibly.
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THINGS ARE LOOKING UP! BY JOSEPH G. BRIN siding, photographed here with its telltale blue-green patination, is still to be found in Queen Village. A distinct level of craftsmanship and design is evident. Since copper is so expensive these days, other metals have become more prevalent. Ornamentation is no longer the norm. Alternative metals may seem more sensible but they lack the beauty, time signature and longevity of oxidized copper. As an architect, looking up often means scanning for new ideas, architectural details, structure, pattern, material, texture, reflections, light and shadow and proportions. Taking all that in is a balancing act, since you also have to pay close attention. Ornamental copper trim, roofing and
“Walk the Walk” is a column I write for the Hidden City Daily architecture, historic preservation and culture website. The pace of walking and photographing (rather than driving), is essential for a serendipitous conversation or glimpsed scene to prompt a new story lead. It's also a way to peel back layers of civilization
in our village. Will there be enough touchstones to history if key buildings disappear? The unique character of a place can't be bought off the shelf. It's a subtle phenomenon. Once it's gone, it's gone. Maybe we can all look at Queen Village more closely and in new ways. Things looking up for you, too? Share your “up” photos of Queen Village with your fellow magazine readers. Please send to: editor@qvna.org. J oseph G. B rin is an architect , fine artist and writer based in Philadelphia. He covers Philadelphia architecture, preservation, design and culture for Metropolis Magazine and Hidden City Daily. Brin has completed a graphic novel entitled "CAPONE!" and consults on visual narrative in the new field of graphic medicine.
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413 South 12th Street
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QV - Classic by Design - QV! Runs St to St, 100 Ft Deep, 3900 Sq Ft, 4 + BR, 3.5 BA, Fp, Art Studio, Flower Rm,Garden, Ideal kitchen, Formal DR, Gracious LR + Garage & Meredith School Catchment.
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620 South Front Street
QV! 3 Units, 3 Car Parking, Tri Level Owners Unit w/ 4/3.5, Garden, Fp, Hrwd Flrs, 2nd Fl Unit - 1 BR + Den, Fp & Deck + a Cottage House in the rear. Owners Unit for rent $3200 or $1,350,000 For Sale.
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125 Christian Street
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Circa 1803. Wonderful 4 Story Federal Period Home with Jeffersonian Grace, 6 BR, 2.5 BA, Hrwd Flrs T/O, Fp + Lovely Garden.
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The London Lightwell House 1829 A Lovely Brick Federal Home, 3 BR, 2.5 Spa Ba, Wd Burning Fp, Wd Flrs, Garden/Deck & Meredith Catchment.
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Beautiful Period Perfect Historic 1813 Restoration, 2200 Sq Ft, 4 BR + Lg Dormer Rm, 2 Full & 2 1/2 BA, 6 Fp’s, Hwrd Flrs, Lovely Garden, 1 Car Parking + Meredith School District.
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Historical Gem! Circa 1764 - 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, Wood Floors, Fireplaces, Washer/Dryer, Gas Heat/Central Air & Full Basement. $2200
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221 Monroe Street
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$499,000 Fabulous Tri Level Owners Unit with 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Garden Room, Fp, Hrwd Flrs, Lovely Garden, Parking & Meredith Catchment. $3200
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Location! Location! 5100 Sq Ft, 20 Ft Wide, Garage, Elevator, Swimming Pool, 5 BR, 4.5 BA, Hrwd Flrs & Fireplace. $7500
207 Fitzwater Street Historical Jewel! 1000 Sq Ft, 2 BR + Dressing Area, Hrwd Flrs, Lg Garden & Meredith Catchment.
Terrific Development Opportunity in the Hot Pennsport Area! Land Square Ft is 14,100 - Lot Size is 143 Wide x 100 Deep Street to Street - 2 Street Frontages Fabulous Opportunity for Residential
$2200
$849,000
$689,000
427 Catherine Street Wonderful 3 BR, 2 BA QV Home, Hrwd Flrs, Fireplace, Deck, Fin Bsmt, Parking & Meredith Catchments.
$579,900
REDUCED $1,299,000
PENDING
FOR RENT
329 Girard Avenue
SOLD! SOLD
131 Ellsworth Street
Super 8 Year Old New Construction! 4 Bedrooms + Den, 2.5 Ba, Hrwd Flrs, Balcony, Large Garden, Deck + Garage.
$739,000
$845,000
Mixed Use Property! All Self Contained! Salon + 2 Apartments. Bi Level Full Service Spa Salon w/ 2 PR, Service Rm, Office & Kitchen. 2nd & 3rd Flr Units have their Own Private Entrance, 2 BR, 1 BA & Front & rear Balconies.
210 Spruce Street
NEW LISTING PENDING
NEW LISTING
Amsterdam Condominiums! 986 Sq Ft, 1/1, Hrwd Flrs, Terrific Space, High Ceilings +
$659,000
NEW LISTING
Circa 1830 - 3100 Sq Ft Pristine Perfect Period Restoration. Corner Property, 3 bedrooms + family room + 2.5 spa baths. Wood Floors, 5 Fp’s, lovely English Garden & 1 Car Parking
Gated Courtyard! Lovely 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home, 3 + Fireplaces, 2 Gardens + Meredith School Catchment.
REDUCED $1,250,000
REDUCED $798,000
PARKING!
Queen Village - 40 x 91. A Country Estate in the City. A Mansion Home + a Huge Attached Lot. 7/5.1, Gardens on Gardens & 4 Car Parking
NEW LISTING
1020 S. 2nd Street
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
Franklin Manor Condominiums! Great 1 BR + Den, 2 BA Bi Level Condo, Hrwd Flrs, Deck & Patio. $1900
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