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Mouthwatering scenery Food lovers wandered through the Italian Market as vendors lined the streets to offer their fare last week. By Lauren Hertzler Review Intern
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he sound of sizzling grills from Esposito’s Meats, 1001 S. Ninth St., and the taste of sweet treats from Isgro Pasticceria, 1009 Christian St., accompanied about 60 other diverse food vendors, lunch trucks and area businesses June 27 for South Philly’s second Night Market. About 25,000 people braved the heat and came out for the food, arts and music bazaar — founded and hosted by The Food Trust that partnered with Bella Vista See NIGHT MARKET page 8
Sports
Olivia Andy McFadden peered at Elizabeth Woods’ Miniature Mummers Fancy Club Captains’ Cape after helping to read a holiday tale. The 4-yearold yearns to be a New Year’s Day fixture. S ta f f P h o t o b y G r e g B e z a n i s
A Mummer summer A pre-Independence Day celebration helped a Pennsport museum to educate children on mummery.
A Cavalier attitude A once-dominant Eastern
Conference squad made a South-of-South baller its top draft pick. By Joseph Myers..........Page 31
By Joseph Myers R e v i e w S ta f f W r i t e r
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ith roasting temperatures making their typical summer onslaught, one could easily wish for winter’s biting digits. The Mummers Museum, 1100 S. Second St., meshed seasons June 28, hosting Go 4th & Learn About Mummers, the fourth of five interactive, pre-Indepen-
dence Day educational opportunities for youngsters. Nearly 400 children ventured to the 36-year-old Pennsport location as part of the 10-day Wawa Welcome America! festival, which culminated with last night’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway-situated Philly 4th of July Jam and Grand Finale Fireworks. Representing 10 camps and day cares, the youths escaped the heat to gather information on the costumed figures who have
led New Year’s Day celebrations since 1901. Though many see the Mummers as only one-day winter comforters, the City is hoping to promote them as a perpetual provider of pride. “We are looking to give people more knowledge and draw more attention to the museum,” representative Randy GiancaterSee GO 4TH & LEARN page 10