Many homes have brick exteriors and feature backyard spaces for homeowners to lounge in after a day of work. Bordered by South Broad Street to the west, Washington Avenue to the north, 6th street to the east, and Tasker Street to the south, buyers love this neighborhood because it provides an easy commute to West Philadelphia and Center City. Passyunk holds a place in the hearts of many local residents and tourists because it is the birthplace of the famed Philly Cheesesteak. Introduced in the 1930s by Pat’s King of Steaks, the restaurateur reigned supreme until Geno s Steaks opened up shop just across East Passyunk Avenue.
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Ayana Jones, The Philadelphia TribuneApril 19, 2021
African Heritage Dancers and Drummers performer Kofi Hunt, 11, plays during the 42nd Annual Odunde Festival in Philadelphia. The dance group has performed at every festival since 1975. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
This year’s Odunde Festival is being held virtually because of the continuing coronavirus pandemic.
The African-American street festival typically draws thousands to South Philadelphia, but due to city government pandemic restrictions, the traditional event cannot be held.
“We know that people miss the festival,” said Odunde CEO Oshunbumi “Bumi” Fernandez-West. “I miss the festival but we have to be safe. I have to protect my mother’s legacy, so the board of directors and I came to the consensus that we had to go virtually this year, like we did last year.”