East Passyunk Avenue's holiday tradition Deck The Ave returns to the South Philly business corridor in November. New this year is a hot chocolate crawl at the neighborhood's restaurants, bars and cafes. The season-long event also includes a Christmas tree lighting and menorah lighting, shopping promotions, photos with Santa, carolers and more.
One South Philly resident is in the midst of running for a leadership spot of an organization she cares deeply about. Capri Dessecker, the leader of The Capri Dessecker Team headquartered on East Passyunk, is currently campaigning for the title of Woman of the Year All-Star with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Philadelphia holiday parking: a promotion that made metered parking in the city free after 11 a.m. on Saturdays from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day has ended.