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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Jeff Hornstein writes about the Summer at Courtyard program, exciting plans for the Front Street Greenway, and new eateries opening in Queen Village.
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Queen Village film critic Piers Marchant looks forward to the film selection the Toronto International Film Festival.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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QVNA’s Executive Director Yael Levin shares tips for exploring your options for sending your children to our excellent neighborhood public schools.
Jacqueline Penrod interviews Queen Village residents Jim and Paula Minacci who serve as the Sextons at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church.
Schools and Youth Activities Chair Eleanor Ingersoll writes about engaging the entire community through the Summer at Courtyard enrichment program.
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Donna Pancari and Kevin Parker provide tips and recipes for packing a lunch using ingredients that you can grow in your own garden.
Lisa French writes about plans to install a green storm-water infrastructure system, outdoor classroom with learning technology, and rain garden in Nebinger’s schoolyard.
SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH STREET Michael Harris, the Executive Director of the South Street Headhouse Business District, writes about two businesses located in Queen Village.
PLAYING INDOORS IN PHILADELPHIA
Katie Lockwood explores three local businesses that offer indoor play areas for small children.
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GREENING YOUR BACK TO SCHOOL
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CHOOSING NEBINGER
Juliene Featherman shares tips about eco-chic, sustainable, all natural and all organic beauty, health and wellness.
After weighing their public and private school options, Queen Village Treasurer Ben Schindler and his wife have decided to send their children to Nebinger. * COVER IMAGE BY JONATHAN RUBIN All opinions are of individual authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Queen Village Neighbors Association.
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coming months, starting with after-school tutoring. If you are interested in giving time or money to support these worthy endeavors, please call the office or visit www.qvna.org/schools.
It has been an excellent and interesting summer. Our new Executive Director, Yael Levin, got her feet wet very quickly, thrust into a leadership role in our major youth enrichment program, Summer at Courtyard. The program, which served 3 dozen youths ages 6-12 and ran from June 29 through August 5, was a resounding success. I am proud of our Board for making the financial commitment to building bridges across Christian Street, humbled by the talent, creativity, and energy that QVNA Schools & Youth Activities chair Eleanor Ingersoll, Yael, and Americorps volunteer Lily Goodspeed brought to the project, and thrilled by the awesome response from neighbors who stepped up to the plate to donate their time and money. On that note, I want to thank Bill Abraham, Janice Chorba, Brandon Fishman, Justin Fishman, Kathleen Herald, Clayton Hicks, Jimmy Lindberg, Tasha McKnight, Ed Mitinger, Olanna Nissim, Harold Reed, Jonathan Rubin, Helen Ruger, Philip Rhym, M. Jacob Shwertner, Kiera Stevens, Maryam Teka, Lamont Terrell, Dominique White, and Bowen Xuan, for selflessly giving their time. None of this would have been possible without institutional support from the Philadelphia Zoo, the Penn Museum, the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Magic Gardens, GlaxoSmithKline, and Young Rembrandts. We look forward to deepening our relationships across Christian Street in
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Continuing with positive education news, Friends of Nebinger had a very active summer with several events designed to raise awareness about this rising star of a school. With a great principal, excellent teachers, and a beautiful building, Nebinger is attracting attention from Queen Villagers west of 2nd Street and south of Christian. Nebinger is becoming a school of choice – a great thing for our neighborhood! This being Pennsylvania, of course, there must be some negative news coming out of Harrisburg. As of this writing, the Commonwealth remained without a budget deal. Democratic Governor Tom Wolf, who won a decisive victory over incumbent Tom Corbett in last year’s election by pledging to restore the huge cuts to education made by his predecessor, in part by imposing an excise tax on shale gas, has failed to find common ground with the GOP-controlled General Assembly. It remains to be seen what damage the inability to pass a budget will do to school funding or other needed services when the Assembly reconvenes. GREENWAY MOVES FORWARD QVNA is working closely with the neighbors along South Front Street to beautify the green spaces along the 900 block that abuts the QVNA Community Parking Lot. Led by Board member Maria Roberts and block leaders Betty Borodiak and Judi Kyler, supported by the grant-writing skills of former QVNA ED Carla Puppin and long-time QV leader Marge Scherneke, the Friends of Queen Village Greenway have hired a landscape architect and have begun to craft a plan. The group hopes to have something to share with the larger neighborhood in the near future, as they aim to make the 900 block of Front Street
into the eastern gateway into our community. PLENTY OF FOOD AND DRINK ON 4TH AND 5TH… Though South Street has seen its ups and downs in recent years, Fabric Row and 5th Street are definitely on the upswing. The latest neighborhood gastropub Whetstone Tavern opened in July at 5th and Bainbridge, craft beer emporium and tasting room Beer Love opened a few doors south of the Famous Deli the first weekend in August; Scott Schroeder’s Hungry Pigeon is slated for an early fall opening; and the renovation of the old Fleischman’s at 5th and Monroe into Plenty Café proceeds apace. All of this, along with the planned addition of a pasta and wine bar next to neighborhood stalwart Southwark - which recently changed hands – means there will be few reasons to leave QV for food or drink this fall or winter. Also stay tuned for long-awaited street lights along 4th Street, slated to be installed in time for the early darkness of winter. BUT WE NEED YOU As we roll into a new season, I am energized by all the excellent work by many volunteers throughout the neighborhood – making QV the best place to live in our City. But none of the things that makes our community so great happens magically – it’s all the product of sweat equity and a little bit of money. As you can see, there are numerous ways for YOU to get involved – with our Schools & Youth Activities Committee, with our Friends groups stewarding our parks and playgrounds, with our sustainability and public safety efforts… Get involved! Please attend our next General Meeting, to be held on Thursday September 17, 7:30pm, at the Nebinger School, 6th and Carpenter. Meet new neighbors and learn about the great things happening in our neighborhood schools. If you have suggestions for improving our neighborhood or want to get involved, please contact me at president@qvna.org.
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CONTRIBUTORS JULIENE FEATHERMAN
Juliene Featherman is the owner and founder of JuJu Salon & Organics. Read more of her tips about eco-chic, sustainable, all natural & all organic beauty, health & wellness at jujusalon.com.
LISA FRENCH
Lisa French has done volunteer work with Operation Smile and various schools for over 26 years and has been a member of the Friends of Nebinger since 2012. Children are her passion.
ELEANOR INGERSOLL
Eleanor Ingersoll serves on QVNA’s Board and is the chair of the Schools and Youth Activities Committee. At Meredith, she serves on the School Council and Finance and Auction Committees.
MICHAEL HARRIS
Michael Harris is a long time resident of Queen Village and serves as the Executive Director of the South Street Headhouse Business District.
YAEL LEVIN
Yael Levin is the Executive Director of QVNA. She has a Masters in Nonprofit Management and has spent the past decade working for local, national, and internationally-based community organizations.
KATIE LOCKWOOD
Katie Lockwood is a pediatrician and blogger, who resides in Queen Village with her husband and two children. All opinions are her own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
PIERS MARCHANT
Piers Marchant is a film critic and writer. Find more confounding amusements and diversions at his blog sweetsmellosuccess.tumblr. com or read his further 142-character rants & ravings at @kafkaesque83.
DONNA PANCARI
Donna Pancari is a 9th grade English teacher. Along with her husband Kevin Parker, she edits the local food blog Farm To Philly and gardens at the Southwark Queen Village Community Garden.
KEVIN PARKER
Kevin Parker subscribed to his first CSA almost 15 years ago, and his commitment to local eating has grown ever since. He teaches 9th grade English and volunteers with the Friends of Weccacoe Playground.
JACQUELINE PENROD
Jacqueline Penrod is an attorney and freelance writer who lives in Queen Village with her husband, two daughters and a gregarious labradoodle named Stacey.
BEN SCHINDLER
Ben Schindler is Board Treasurer for QVNA, a proud Nebinger parent, soccer coach, and improv comedian. Ben leads the nationwide engagement operation for a nonprofit.
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LOOKING FORWARD TO THE
Toronto Film Festival BY PIERS MARCHANT
In early-to-mid September, I will board a plane and head due north to Toronto. There, I will stay a full week at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival), one of the biggest and most noteworthy cinema events in the calendar year. This will be my fourth year at the festival, and I have quickly fallen under its appreciable spell. There’s a very winning combination of major films – lots of big studio prestige movies make their debut here – smaller international masterworks, and a bevy of docs that few other festivals can hope to match. There is also a palpable excitement in the air: The entire city basks in the glow of the international attention and the arrival of the films’ stars, hundreds of them from all over the world, only adds to the buzzy glow. In all, there are about 300 films screening at the festival (and if I’m really, really cooking there, I might be able to take in as many as 25 – curse you, 24-hour sleep cycle!) many of them frustratingly screening at the same time, forcing one to make extremely difficult choices. Still, there is reliably a selection of films I can put on my highest priority list to see, and here are five of them, in alphabetical order.
BEASTS OF NO NATION: The pristine talent of director Cary Fukunaga was fully revealed after he departed the wildly successful HBO series “True Detective” after its first season: without his careful guidance, the second season was a jarring mish-mash of noir tropes and groping dialogue. Fukunaga’s new film concerns a young child soldier, wrested away from his family to fight in an African civil war. BLACK MASS: John Crowley’s fact-based account of legendary Boston gangster Jimmy Bulger has already generated a ton of buzz once early footage revealed a balding, menacing performance by Johnny Depp, who seems fully locked into his character here. It’s one of TIFF’s big gala premieres, so a lot will be riding on it.
THE LOBSTER: It sounds a bit conceptual, but the gist of Yorgos Lanthimos (Dogtooth) new film – in the near future single people are given a scant month and a half to find a mate or be transformed into animals and released into the wild – is too intriguing to ignore. The filimmaker has made a successful career with beguiling, off-kilter material, here’s hoping this is next in line.
THE PROGRAM: A narrative account of the rise and fall of Lance Armstrong (played by Ben Foster), one of the more controversial athletes of the early 21st century. As directed by the accomplished Stephen Frears, the film charts Armstrong’s battle with cancer, his subsequent run of unprecedented Tour de France success, and his eventual admission of cheating. A powerhouse cast, including Dustin Hoffman and Guillaume Canet, joins the hugely talented Foster for what should be a pretty fascinating ride.
SON OF SAUL: A sensation at Cannes, where it won a Grand Jury prize, László Nemes’ Holocaust drama involves a Jewish prisoner at Auschwitz forced to work in one of the Nazis’ crematoriums, who desperately wants to spare the body of a small boy from incineration, and instead give him a proper Jewish burial.
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TAKE A TOUR: Walk the halls of the school and peek into a classroom. I took a tour last spring and quickly looked past the exterior of the building. Inside I found a warm and engaging learning environment with hallways plastered with art projects and book reports, students were polite and well behaved, and the staff and teachers were responsive to our many questions while effectively managing their classes. To find out when tours are offered, call Meredith at (215) 351-7360 and Nebinger at (215) 952-6202. Go with lots of questions and an open mind. GET INVOLVED: Friends of Nebinger (FON) is a community based group that has partnered with the school to maintain and strengthen the community’s pride in the school by raising funds and support for its academic, cultural, and school climate endeavors. FON holds monthly meetings and events such as happy hours and spirit dinners to raise funds and engage with the neighborhood and perspective families. Friends of groups are transforming Philadelphia public schools across the city by engaging and collaborating with community partners to address the challenges head on. I took my three-yearold to FON’s Summer Fun Fest in July and she was smitten with Ms. Grace within a minute of doing an art project with her. TALK: Spend an afternoon at a local playground and ask parents with school age kids about their experience. If you
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already live in the neighborhood grill your neighbors, who currently have kids there about their experience. I have asked countless friends, acquaintances, and strangers about elementary schools at the playground, on the street, and over drinks. Everyone is always happy to answer any question I ask and give an honest opinion. READ: There is lots of information to be gleaned from comments on Facebook groups, threads on parent list serves, blog posts, and news articles. Just be careful, some sites and organizations have clear agendas. CONFIRM YOUR ADDRESS AND IMPORTANT DATES: If you have any doubt as to what catchment you live in, confirm with the school. Do not rely on what your realtor told you. As local schools improve (yay), it makes it difficult or impossible to transfer into a catchment. There are important registration dates you will have to keep abreast of to register for the following school year (spots are not guaranteed until your child is in first grade because kindergarten is not mandatory). Once you have made the all-important decision and enrolled your child, check out school specific kindergarten meetups that happen all summer long at parks and museums across the city. Finally, keep an open mind. Whether you decide to leave the city once your children celebrate their 5th birthday, cross your fingers and enter the charter school lotteries, are not worried about the college fund and go the private school route, or believe in public education, the most important thing is to educate yourself and make a decision based on what is best for your child.
KNOW YOUR Neighbors BY JACQUELINE PENROD
for an appropriate venue for local musicians and other performance artists. It’s a wonderful time with a reasonable admission price, and all proceeds raised from the event go to support Old Swedes’.
It all began with a bring-a-dish Memorial Day get-together. In 2008, Paula and Jim Minacci, the warm and friendly sextons of Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church, invited some friends for a neighborhood party. Having begun their service – and moving onto the Old Swedes’ grounds – in 2000, Paula and Jim had developed some friendships around the neighborhood and wanted to celebrate. As it happened, their son, Dillon, a budding musician taking lessons at Blue Bond Guitar, happened to know more than a few local musicians. That combination, it turned out, offered a perfect chemistry for community, arts, and fundraising to intersect, and the Memorial Dei event was born. Eight years later, Memorial Dei has turned into an annual event at Old Swedes’ that attracts almost 500 people. Each year, the festival offers local folks lots of music performed by local artists and tons of good food offered by local food truck owners. Musical acts and performances have featured local artists such as Heather Blakeslee, Hannah Taylor, John Faye and the Elysian Dance Company, a professional dance troupe for which Paula is the Artistic Director. Paula, herself a modern dancer, works with Dillon and Jim to arrange
Paula and Jim are clearly outgoing and energetic about community, so they did not stop at Memorial Dei. The “Halloween Boo-galoo” was introduced in 2008, and in 2014, a “Honky-Tonk Holly Dei“ was added to celebrate the December holidays. Also, each year on June 21, they celebrate Make Music Philly, part of the World Wide Free Day of music, with musicians performing in and outside of the church building. Not to focus just on the outdoors, the couple has organized wonderful events within the Gloria Dei Sanctuary, including a 2014 dinner theater production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Collectively, these events are lovingly known as the “Sexton SideShow”. Although each event clearly has its own style, the beautiful grounds of Old Swedes’ and the strength of community bonds are ever present. Dillon is now grown and lives in Nashville, but his local friends still come by to help out with Sexton SideShow events. Business owners from the neighborhood, including the owners of Philadelphia Brewing Company, For Pete’s Sake, Liquid Vinyl, Eyes Gallery, Cafe Fulya, BlueBond Guitars, Triple Play Sports, New Wave Café, and Second Street Brewhouse have kept the events afloat by acting as sponsors. And, not to be forgotten, is the access that the events provide for local artists to perform and raise their profiles. As Paula puts it, “access to a venue for young artists, young musicians, and struggling artists” is truly an important component of these endeavors. The exposure that these events provides has proven invaluable for some, including Low Cut Connie, Melody Gardot, Dangermuffin, Ben O’Neil, Eric13, and Paul Fejko, all of whom now perform at a national level.
home one sunny afternoon, it became clear to me that they epitomize the true meaning of community. Their friendships span both the years and the neighborhood and offer a lasting impact to those who meet them. Notably, the Minacci’s genuine kindness transcends any particular religious belief; for those concerned about proselytizing at Sexton Sideshow events, fear not – although the proceeds do support the church and its grounds, these are not religious events. As Jim put it “some people may not realize that these are completely secular events” and stay away, and he wishes that were not so. When I asked what they like about living in Queen Village, the answers abounded. Paula noted that they particularly love the property and the way that their lives and job are so inextricably intertwined. She added that they love that the city is so walkable and the richness of diversity they’ve discovered here. She believes that the various cultures and beliefs, combined with the depth of history here, make it a lovely place for kids to grow up. Jim concurred, adding that the liveliness of history at Old Swedes’ and throughout Queen Village is wonderful. If you have not yet met these neighbors, a trip to one of the Sexton Sideshow events should be added to your list!
In getting to know Paula and Jim, as I did when they graciously hosted me at their
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A SUMMER TO Remember BY ELEANOR INGERSOLL
This summer, Queen Village Neighbors Association embarked on a long term goal to engage the entire community – through kids. This endeavor was begun through an enrichment program at Courtyard Apartments, the housing development with its nucleus in the tower at 4th and Washington. As Chair of the QVNA Schools & Youth Committee, I had a unique perspective, as a program organizer and a hands-on leader.
enrichment. QVNA and Mother Bethel Church partnered to provide summer school for students at Nebinger in 2012 and a multimedia workshop at Courtyard in 2013. QVNA President Jeff Hornstein says that “the kids loved it...but it was limited. There was no volunteer engagement, it was simply a program we basically paid for. So no real relationships were built, except with Barry [Perrin of Better Tomorrows].”
Summer at Courtyard worked through a partnership between many bodies: the Courtyard Residents Council, social services program Better Tomorrows, the Sadie Glover Fund, the Southwark Queen Village Community Garden, GlaxoSmithKline, and QVNA.
In 2015 the goal was to forge all of these previous efforts into a foundation for a sustained partnership that will strengthen the community and bridge the dividing line of Christian Street. So, in early June, I sat down with new QVNA Executive Director Yael Levin and a resourceful AmeriCorps volunteer Lily Goodspeed. We decided to add Tuesdays and Wednesdays to the Community Garden’s existing Monday program, for a total of 3 communityled days a week for 6 weeks.
We set out to augment the initial one-day-a-week program, begun in 2010 by Community Garden members Ed Mitinger and Janice Chorba, which aimed to introduce the kids to the natural side of Philadelphia. Every Monday for 6 weeks, Ed and Janice have exposed the kids to places like the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge and Valley Green. “We always want the kids to have the chance to learn something, but we also want them to have the chance to experience...the environment we put them in —run through the grass, or listen to the birds, or throw stones in the water—not your typical urban experiences,” explains Chorba. This isn't the first time QVNA has led a plan for summer
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In a month's time, we lined up volunteer Kathleen Herold, a QV neighbor and senior scientist at GlaxoSmithKline, to lead science demonstrations and hands-on experiments on Tuesday mornings. On Tuesday afternoons, with help from Mike Townsend and Frank Ward, we scheduled regular visits to Shot Tower Recreation Center on Front and Carpenter Streets. With a modest budget from QVNA of $2,500, we set out to plan Wednesday field trips. We aimed to take the kids up to City Hall Tower, visit the Penn
Museum and the Franklin Institute, and bring in the Academy of Natural Sciences’ traveling animals and an art lesson from Lisa Zollinger of Young Rembrandts. The programming fell into place, but we desperately needed volunteers to shepherd 35 kids. After sending out the electronic call, we crossed our fingers... and the prayers were heard. Employees from MFR Consultants, run by QVNA Board member Maria Roberts, took their lunch hours to come help with basketball drills and supervise the splash ground. Queen Village resident Justin Fishman, who led basketball drills every Tuesday and even brought along his cousin Brendan Fishman, has caught the bug: “Next summer I'd like to have prearranged volunteers for more disciplined activities. They really latch on. I love these kids. I love them all.” Other volunteers donated their time for an afternoon or a trip.
youth workers working with [management company] Interstate, the Resident's Council, Better Tomorrows and Queen Village – that's a statement. And I can see it going further. I can't wait for next year.” And it will go further. This fall we aim to bring tutors to the Courtyard's after school program. Planning for Summer at Courtyard 2016 is already underway. But of course, volunteers are essential to the success of this partnership. If you have a few hours to offer homework help in the after school program, let us know. If your place of business has an outreach program that allows for regular visits during the school year or the summer, let us know. And of course, financial assistance is always needed: donate online at www.qvna.org/schools. It takes a (Queen) Village.
But the support didn't end there. Barry Perrin of Better Tomorrows along with Resident Council President Inez “Kandi” Green, and Site Manager Shonda Brown partnered with the Urban Affairs Coalition to bring teen employees to Courtyard for the first time to work with the kids. For 12 years Perrin has been providing social services at Courtyard: “This summer is a manifestation of the vision we had all along, incorporating enrichment and education.” A parent volunteer, Tasha McKnight, involved with summers and after school programming for 3 years says, “this was the best. It was wonderful because of the extra help.” But Green captures the energy of the summer best, “I came in on the first Tuesday and I felt like crying. It was beautiful. To have the
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PACK A LUNCH Full of the Garden BY DONNA PANCARI & KEVIN PARKER
For many of us the packed lunch is a regular feature of our work day, one that may not always inspire much enthusiasm. The suggestions below are all easy to make and feature the wonderful variety of seasonal produce available now in
protein you’d like. Rinds from wedges of parmesan are also great for flavoring. Adding cream or coconut milk will vary your broth, and pureed soups such as carrot or cucumber turn excess vegetables into a velvety treat.
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GRAIN SALADS You can’t really beat grain salads for their versatility. Choose your favorite grain base - anything from pasta to brown rice to farro - and add any fresh or cooked vegetable you choose. You could certainly add a meat or fish for protein, but any cheese, beans or tofu work just as well. Herbs such as mint, basil, chives, parsley, cilantro, or oregano add depth of flavor. Dress the salad with olive oil and lemon juice, sesame oil and rice vinegar, or even yogurt.
FRITTATAS A frittata - a deep dish style omelet - comes together remarkably quickly, and like grain salads can give new life to leftovers. Unlike a fussier quiche, frittatas don’t need a crust to hold them together and can be made in a simple cast iron pan. If adding cheese, you can either grate a cheddar or parmesan style to melt into the dish, or use chunks of feta or dollops of goat cheese as the frittata starts to set. They can be served warm, but are also delicious room temperature.
SOUPS As the weather gets cooler, soups are an obvious choice, and so much better made fresh rather than from a can. Sauté some aromatics such as celery, garlic and onion before adding stock and any vegetables or
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No time for any of the above? The Headhouse Farmers’ Market can still save you from the realm of the boring packed lunch. Market Day Canele makes a beautiful tart full of a variety of seasonal and local produce. Cheeses such as Puddle Duck Camembert by Hillacres Pride or Shellbark Hollow Chevre along with flatbreads from Wildflour Bakery make a lovely grown up version of those packs of crackers with soft yellow cheese some of us were lucky enough to find in our lunch boxes. If you still love your traditional sandwich, try LaDivisa’s ham or salami with some mustard or horseradish from Green Aisle Grocery on slices of Ric’s Bread.
ROASTED VEGETABLE & COUSCOUS SALAD 3 medium zucchini, sliced into quarterinch thick half- rounds 4 medium peppers ( red, green, yellow, and orange ), sliced into quarter - inch wide strips
12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half 4 branches of fresh thyme, leaves stripped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove of garlic finely chopped 2 cups cooked pearl (Israeli ) couscous 2 scallions, thinly sliced ¼ cup parsley, chopped 6 oz. feta salt and pepper
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees with a large sheet pan inside. Toss the zucchini with a few pinches of salt, arrange on a paper towel, cover with another, and weigh them down. (I arrange them on a cookie tray lined with paper towels and then put another cookie tray of identical size on top.) Let sit for thirty minutes. Meanwhile, toss the peppers, cherry tomatoes, and thyme with salt, pepper, and the olive oil. Add the zucchini to the mixture and toss again. Remove the preheated sheet pan from the oven and scatter the mixture in a single layer. Return to the oven and cook for thirty minutes. Remove from the oven, add the garlic and stir, and return to the oven for ten more minutes. Remove from the oven and mix with the couscous and allow the cool. Break the feta in pieces and stir into the cooled mixture along with the parsley and scallions. Serves 2 as lunch or 4 as a side.
GREENING NEBINGER'S Schoolyard
BY LISA FRENCH
In April 2012, the G.W. Nebinger Elementary School was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a matching amount from the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) to install a green storm-water infrastructure system, outdoor classroom with learning technology, and rain garden in the schoolyard. During the summer of 2013, the old play structures were removed, the drainage system was installed and the was garden planted. Unfortunately, after this work was completed, there were no funds left to buy new play equipment, install an outdoor classroom, relocate and improve the existing vegetable/herb garden, or connect various components of the rain garden for community and school use.
forward and if it comes to fruition, the new equipment and other elements of the plan will be installed next summer and all of the time and effort will have paved the way for other schools to do the same. On September 18th and 19th, a special schoolyard event and community celebration will launch a fundraising campaign to raise the remaining $200,000 needed to complete the project. Penn’s Track & Field Team will be donating their time and raising funds to draw and paint a full size plan on the schoolyard’s asphalt. As the school year commences, consider lending your support to help bring these fantastic resources to our neighborhood school.
To support this project, make a tax- deductible donation at www.qvna.org or send a check to QVNA at P.O. B ox 63763, Phil adelphia, PA 19147. 1 The Big SandBox strives to mobilize urban communities around green infrastructure and produce meaningful community spaces: schoolyards, urban parks and other places. 2 The Friends of Nebinger is a volunteer, community-based group that has partnered with the Nebinger administration, faculty, parents, students, community, and city leaders to maintain and strengthen the community’s pride in the school by raising funds and support for its academic, cultural, and school climate endeavors.
Since that time, Lois Brink of The Big SandBox(1) and the Friends of Nebinger(2) have been writing grants and trying to raise the necessary $400,000 to finish the project. That is no easy task! Last July, the Friends of Nebinger and The Big Sandbox sought help from Councilman Squilla, who has been an avid supporter of Nebinger for years. He wants to allocate City dollars to the project, however, this has never been done before and the City does not know how to get the money to the school. After a year of meetings, calls, emails, and dogged determination there is light at the end of the tunnel. The City's attorney's office is currently looking at what an agreement would look like that would allow the use of city capital dollars on state-owned school proper t y. The dancing has resumed, just a little jig for now. This is a huge step
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On the 400 block of South Street is the newest flagship location for Ethik Clothing. Based in New York City's Lower East Side Ethik has been producing clothing since 2010, and had a flagship location since 2012. Originally a company that started out of a tiny Manhattan apartment Ethik has grown to a large local following. After expanding the brand overseas in Japan, Ethik has big plans with new lines dropping every season.
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For over eight years, Doggie Style stores have been bringing the Philadelphia area the finest in pet food and supplies. Started by fellow pet owners, Doggie Style has become a neighborhood “watering dish” for pet owners to bring their best friends and catch up on the latest in pet care as well as to get to know other pet owners in the area. They carry pet carriers, doggie waste supplies, clothing, pet cleaning products, nutritional supplements, flea and tick medicine, along with the pet basics, such as food and bakery fresh gourmet treats, as well as the most extensive line of pet accessories for your dog and cat. They always love to hear from
their customers about how the selection of products has worked for them. And although they may be called “Doggie Style” they also cater to pets of the feline persuasion as well, with tons of kitty toys, comfy beds and lounges. And be sure to say hello to our resident cat Vinnie when you’re in the store! So if you haven’t already, stop in to Doggie Style on 2nd Street. “They bark or meow and we listen.”
Playing Indoors IN PHILADELPHIA BY KATIE LOCKWOOD, MD
There is only so much Play-Doh, coloring, and C aillou that a parent and child can take before needing to get out of the house. Unfortunately, inclement weather can limit outdoor play possibilities, making it harder to help kids get the physical activity that they need.
This series explores some of the Philadelphia for
best indoor play places in
you and your children to enjoy throughout the year.
lucky strike
1336 chestnut street http://www.bowlluckystrike.com
This bowling alley is cooler than what I grew up with and will surely impress your tween. The location includes 24 lanes, billiards, and food, and hosts kids parties for ages 3 and up. AGES: 3 and up, or whenever your child learns to bowl
smith memorial playground & playhouse
BONUS FEATURE: Weekday lunch & bowl: buy any menu item and get 1 free game between 12-2PM.
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CONS: can be noisy and expensive Other bowling options are North Bowl (909 N. 2nd Street) or South Bowl (19 E. Oregon Avenue). Of note, you must be 21 and over after 9PM and it is cash only for bowling.
3500 reservoir drive
A 16,000 square foot indoor playhouse with a life-sized doll house, tricycle race track, and plenty of opportunities for unstructured, imaginative play. Tuesday mornings are reserved for families and Wednesdays at 10:30 AM is story time. When the weather is permitting there is an amazing outdoor playground, but the indoor playhouse remains open all year. Admission is free, but donations are recommended and appreciated. Smith is also available for groups (reservations for groups > 8) and birthday parties. AGES: Playground 0-10 years; Playhouse 0-5 years BONUS FEATURE: Birthday party rental rates were LOWERED in 2014! CONS: Difficult to reach by public transportation from Center City, but both the #3 and #32 buses will get you within 1/3 mile.
penn museum
3620 south street http://www.penn.museum/
What may seem like the type of museum where small children are unwelcome due to fragile artifacts, the Penn Museum actually has a number of programs geared toward small scientists. In particular is the Gallery Romp, a monthly event where children ages 3-6 explore the galleries through stories, crafts, and play. AGES: 3 and up BONUS FEATURE: Free admission for Penn card holders. CONS: Some areas of the museum are not air-conditioned and can be quite hot in the Summer.
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Greening YOUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL BY JULIENE FEATHERMAN Y ou
don ’ t have to be an official ‘ student ’ to
S eptember ’ s B ack - to -S chool fever. We’re all affected by this hurried season. Sure, summer may have brought forth a summer reading list and some math work , but the real preparation for the school season begins now . be touched by
Here are some easy ways to simplify, stream-line and green-up your back to school regiment and make sure your school season scores an eco-friendly A plus!
GREEN PRACTICES IN SCHOOLS AND PRESCHOOLS Practice makes perfect, so why not encourage your kids to understand and practice the art of recycling, reusing, and repurposing? Avoid at all costs ‘single-use’ bottled water, plastic sandwich bags and plastic forks and spoons. Find out if your school provides waste bins for reusable, recyclable, and up-cyclable materials and if there are composting containers for food waste. If not, see what you can do to help create a waste reduction system. Forgo meat and dairy once a week. Meatless Mondays are commonplace in many School Districts and workplaces across the country. Even if your school or office is not officially Meatless on Mondays, encourage your community to participate. Subtracting meat and dairy from Monday lunches and breakfasts has an enormously positive effect on water conservation and landfill waste. Partake or create a school uniform recycling program. Queen Village’s Meredith Elementary School has a thriving give-and-take uniform exchange that saves money and reduces toxic textile waste.
Some other green ideas are getting involved in carpools and finding out if your school could switch to natural, eco-friendly cleaning products.
QUICK AND HEALTHY BREAKFASTS Let’s face it, the breakfast table for a lot of kids is in the car or on the bus. Handheld breakfasts to the rescue. Mix up some granola with organic yogurt or pack an extra sandwich - one in the lunchbox and one for the road...try cheese with avocado or almond or peanut butter. A hard boiled egg (pastured eggs please!), a hummus tortilla wrap or toasted PB&J will provide energysustaining protein. I stock up on Vega Snack Bars in Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup for the frequent “You haven’t brushed your teeth yet?! We’re late!” mornings. High in protein and available at Essene Market & Cafe.
BACKPACKS AND SANDWICH BAGS
There are dozens of companies that sell book bags, backpacks, food containers and lunch boxes made from 100% recycled materials. Your little ones will love EcoGear’s EcoZoo Cotton Kid's Rolling Backpacks which are disguised as adorable stuffed animals - monkeys, pigs and pandas, oh my! Older students carrying around half a library will appreciate the extra padded straps on EcoGear’s Bighorn II Recycled PET Backpacks. And how cool would it be for us older kids to carry The Voltaic Converter’s Solar Backpack? Fits your files, newspaper, gym clothes and computer while it recharges your handheld electronics! For food storage containers and sandwich bags, try Planet Wise’s Reusable Sandwich Bag with Zipper.
FAST, NUTRITIOUS DINNERS! After-school Homework, Chess Club and Dance Lessons really ‘eat’ into dinner prep time. Even with the best intentions to make healthy sitdown family dinners, we too often resort to the microwave and take-out menu. Jean Lynch, Stewardship Project Director at the New Jersey Audubon Society, recommends guided meal plans to stay on track. CookSmarts and The Fresh 20 offer meal plans with grocery lists and scalable recipes with minimal prep time. All diets are represented here: gluten-free, vegetarian, even Paleo and vegan. And remember, even if your household doesn’t contain a student, "Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” - Albert Einstein
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CHOOSING NEBINGER BY BEN SCHINDLER
When my wife, Becky, and I moved onto the 900 Block of South 6th Street just over eight years ago, our neighbors greeted us with open arms, warm smiles, and a more-than-sufficient helping of homemade treats. We felt like we had moved into a true neighborhood with everyone adding to and caring for the block and the area. All making us feel at home. Yet, as we moved in, we were certain that we would only be in our home for 6-8 years, depending on when we had a child and when that child would be 5 years old. We simply did not see any way that our catchment public school, Nebinger, could work for us. We, the beneficiaries of private school educations, from Kindergarten through college, could never send our precious-yet-theoretical offspring to a place that conventional wisdom told us was not good enough. Eight years have passed, and we have two actual children, who are indeed quite precious (to us). But then something amazing happened that changed our perception of Nebinger: We walked through the door! We are staying; in our house, in our neighborhood, in our catchment. Our children
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will be the beneficiaries of Nebinger educations, and will thrive in their own neighborhood, with nearby classmates and friends.
few years, parents will be lining up on the first day of kindergarten registration, worried about securing a place for their child.
Across the city, a secret is on the verge of getting out. The secret is this: There are great neighborhood schools in the city beyond Meredith, McCall, Greenfield, and PennAlexander. Even better for those of us who make Queen Village (or Bella Vista) our home, is that Nebinger is one of them. The old conventional wisdom is crumbling because schools like Nebinger, with the support of the neighbors in southern portions of Queen Village and Bella Vista, thrive despite the funding drought.
Principal Brown, with the support of the Friends of Nebinger and the vibrant Home and School Association, has worked tirelessly to bring back programs that were cut due to the state budget. Nebinger students now benefit from art, music, theatre, physical education, after school programs, a stunning computer lab, and starting this fall, Spanish.
From reading the news about the school district, state funding, and budget cuts, we know there are real challenges. We also know, from experience, that it is easy to stand outside of a neighborhood public school and imagine all of the things going wrong inside. The news about the school district is often negative and hard to see past. However, as many in Queen Village know, great things can happen at a neighborhood school when the community and families become engaged. Nebinger has an extraordinary principal, talented and committed staff, and a rapidly growing community of engaged community members, school parents, and future school parents. Families like mine, who in prior years would have moved away or tried to cobble together the money for private school, now are choosing Nebinger. Families are connecting with each other before their children reach kindergarten age. Shot Tower Coffee and Royal Tavern hosted events for future Nebinger families over the past months. Based on turnout at these gatherings and the growing buzz around Nebinger, in a
Conventional wisdom brings a tired refrain: how could you send your kid to a Philadelphia Public School? For years, the northern half of Queen Village has defied this conventional wisdom. I am thrilled to tell you the southern half of the Queen Village is bucking this conventional wisdom as well. With the right leadership, tremendous students, and an engaged community, Nebinger proves that one neighborhood can have two great schools. But why believe me? Walk through the door, go inside, meet Principal Brown and her staff, and see Nebinger for yourself. You may find that Nebinger is right for you and your family.
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THE VOICE OF The Village
MEREDITH 5K RUN
On October 11, 2015, Meredith Elementary School will host their 3rd annual 5k in Queen Village. All are invited to participate including runners, walkers, children of all ages, strollers, bikes, rollerblades and even skateboards. After race festivities include live music, massages, food and fun! Past proceeds have funded a full time school nurse. To register, go to: http://meredithontherun.weebly.com/.
QVNA BOARD ELECTIONS Do you care about your neighborhood? If you have enthusiasm, valuable skills, an interest in working with others, and a commitment to improving your community you are an ideal candidate to contribute to our Board whose members work collaboratively and think strategically. QVNA exists to serve the residents of Queen Village and strengthen the community, and we cannot achieve our goals without a strong board. The QVNA Board is made up of five officers and eight Board members, all of whom serve two-year terms. Eligible candidates must be a resident of Queen Village, have attended and signed in at any two QVNA sponsored meetings, and can commit to the first Thursday of every month for Board Meetings. Candidates should submit a photograph and 200 word statement about yourself and why you want to run to info@qvna. org by October 1, 2015. Biographies will be published in the November issue of QVNA Magazine, which will be distributed prior to the elections on November 19, 2015.
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826 S. Front Street
Queen Village. Eclectic gem, 100 feet deep, 3300 sq. ft., 4+ bedrooms, art studio, Country Kitchen - Viking/Bosch, gorgeous garden + garage. Meredith Catchment.
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305 Gaskill Street
SH Super Contemporary - Stunning - Design - Light & Space, 2 bdrms + Lg Den, 2 fabulous European baths, slate & hardwood floors + impressive, peaceful Japanese Garden. (Garage monthly parking included�. Furnished an option.
791 South 2nd Street $879,000
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111-117 Walnut Street
413 South 12th Street Extra wide Corner property!
REDUCED $668,000
210 Spruce Street
A True Jewel! Circa 1830. A Lg Corner Property w/ Attached Prkg & a Lovely, Lg English Grdn w/ Fountain. 77 Ft Deep, 3 BR + Huge Fam Room, 2.5 Beaut BA, 5 Fp's & Restored Wd Flrs. A True Period Perfect Restored Property. Pristine Condition.
REDUCED $1,199,000
819 Fitzwater Street
137 N. Croskey Street
Mode 7 by Masada Custom Builders, 5500 Sq Ft, European Influenced, Elevator, 2 Car Garage, 5 BR, 6 BA, Decks, Garden & Abatement.
Fabulous Bella Vista Home with 4 to 6 bdrms, 1 full and 2 half baths, fp, eat-in kitchen and Meredith School District.
$600,000
$2,199,900
$659,000
NEW LISTING
PARKING!
Wonderful Corner Property with Parking Extra Wide, 3 BR, 2 BA, Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, Garden & Deck.
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QV - Meredith School Catchment - Garage - Four Exquisite Properties - Only 1 Left, 5500 Architects/Designers Home. Modern Living Sq Ft, Endless Amenities, Elevator, Decks, with an openess that is almost Loft Like, Lg Gardens & 2 Full Car Garage Rms, Significant Natural Light, 3/2.1, Fp, Hrwd $2,500,000 Flrs, Courtyard & Garage.
$1,300,000
$584,900
NEW LISTING SOLD!
QV! 3000 Sq Ft, 80 Ft Deep, 4 BR + 2 Studies, 3.5 BA, Hardwood Floors, Technika Designed Kitchen, Finished Basement & Deck.
NEW LISTING
115 Catharine Street
Terrific Large Family Home w/ Garage in Meredith Catchment - features over 3000 Sq Ft, Lg Rms, High Ceilings, 3 bdrms + Lg Den, Fp, 2.5 BA, Hrwd Flrs T/O + a Lg Deck/Garden.
428 Catherine Street
620 Christian Street “A”
$464,900
REDUCED $798,000
A 2.5 Story Lovely Colonial Home - 2 BR, 2.5 BA, Hardwood Floors, Granite Kitchen & Garden found on a Terrific QV Block steps from the Park
REDUCED $949,900
308 Lombard Street
A Classic Home w/ Timeless Design Warm & Comfortable. All are found in this Lovely SH Home features 5/6 BR, 2.5 BA, Fp, Hrwd Flrs and a Lovely Garden.
Perfect & Efficient NY Style Loft in a Lovely Gated Courtyard. Open, Spacious & Dramatic, 20' Ceilings, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Fp, Flexible Space + Garage.
REDUCED $845,000
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1033 Spruce Street #301
Amsterdam Condominiums! 986 Sq Ft, 1/1, Hrwd Flrs, Terrific Space, High Ceilings + Common Outdoor Space.
FOR RENT $1650 SALE 289,000
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125 Christian Street
QV! Historically Certified, Nice Corner Property, Mixed use, Multi Unit, Endless Potential, 2000 Sq Ft +/-, 18 x 73. Needs work.
REDUCED $480,000
833-35 S. 3rd Street
Fab. huge property, double lot, 40 x 91, Country Estate, grand scale, Federal house and carriage house, garden and 4 car parking.
REDUCED $1,250,000
308 Pemberton Street
327 Pemberton Street
REDUCED $385,000
$499,950
SOLD!
836 S. Front Street
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.
$699,000
SOLD!
329 Girard Avenue
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.
506 Catherine Street
Fantastic Light Filled Queen Village Home with 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, Finished Basement & Deck.
REDUCED $479,000
$849,000
238 Queen Street #5
4515 Sansom Street
309 Snyder Avenue
Parking, Meredith Catchment, 2 BR, 2 BA, 1000 sq. ft. Wood Floors, Balcony & Garden Area.
University City - Porch Front Home features 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, Garden & Parking.
A Beautiful All New Rehab! 3 BR, 1.5 BA, Hardwood Floors & Large Garden.
$455,000
$310,000
$469,900
705 South 5th Street
Views! Views! Views! Fabric Lofts! 8 High End Units with 1 to 2 BR + Den, Hrwd Flrs & Ceaser Stone Kitchens. Starting at $1800 to 4000
842 S. American St. “A”
Very Nice Condo with 2 BR + Den, 1.1 Bath, Lg EIK, Hrwd Flrs, Fp, Garage + Meredith Catchment. $2200
$279,900
Front Street & Fitzwater Street
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748 South 4th Street
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1020 S. 2nd Street
The Legendary Snockey's Restaurant. Runs Street to Street. 24 x 146 + two great apartments.
$1,350,000
$299,900
221 Monroe Street
Beautiful traditional Home w/ 4 BR + Sep Au Pair/In-Law Suite, 3.1 BA, Fp, Hrwd Flrs, Terrific Lg Garden, Balcony + Meredith Catchment.
$716,000
2934 S. Broad Street
207 Fitzwater Street Historical Jewel! 1000 Sq Ft, 2 BR + Dressing Area, Hrwd Flrs, Lg Garden & Meredith Catchment.
SOLD!
311 Queen Street
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.
A Beautiful Designer Stone Home Unbelievable - 75 K Kitchen, 3 BR, 2 BA, Garage & Huge Deck.
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Gated Courtyard! Lovely 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home, 3 + Fireplaces, 2 Gardens + Meredith School Catchment.
A super house on a super block. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, fireplace, hardwood floors and lovely garden.
$790,500
717 Columbus Blvd #507 DOCKSIDE! Lovely Pristine North Facing Unit. 1304 Sq Ft, 2 BR/2BA, Hrwd Flrs T/O, Terrace & Garage Parking, Incredible Amenities, concierge, gym & swimming pool.
131 Ellsworth Street
Super 8 Year Old New Construction! 4 Bedrooms + Den, 2.5 Ba, Hrwd Flrs, Balcony, Large Garden, Deck + Garage.
REDUCED $559,000
$499,000
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1422 S Front Street
701 South 7th Street
Wonderful Investment Opportunity! Designer Terrific Development Opportunity in the Rehab! The Well-Known Coffee House/Bean Hot Pennsport Area! Land Square Ft is Exchange on the 1st Floor + 2 Beautiful 1 14,100 - Lot Size is 143 Wide x 100 Deep Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Apartments. Totally Self Street to Street - 2 Street Frontages Contained. Each Unit has 1 Parking Space, Fabulous Opportunity for Residential Hrwd Flrs & Private Decks. Developement. $2,000,000
620 South Front Street
905-07 South 2nd Street
790 South Front Street
337 S. 12th Street #1
QV! Great 1 Bedroom + Den, 1 Bath, LR w/ Fireplace + Terrific Deck. Without Parking $1500 with Parking $1600
A Very nice 2 BR + Den Home w/ LR, DR, Full Kitchen, Fp & Shared Garden. $1850
SOLD! SOLD
114 Kenilworth Street
Great Block! Great House! Beautiful Traditional Home. 2800 +/- Sq Ft, 4/2.5, Hrwd Flrs T/O, FP, Lovely Garden & Terrific Large Deck, Meredith School District
$689,000
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