[12] The design was called out in 2018 for its "casual racism" and inaccurate portrayal of the headdress worn by the Lenni-Lenape people who lived in the area,[13] and in October 2020 the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District began the process to replace the logo.[15] The Joey Giardello Statue park, situated in the triangle formed by Passyunk Avenue, Mifflin and 13th Streets, is a tree covered relaxation space with tables and benches.[16] The History of Italian Immigration Museum, 1834 East Passyunk Avenue, celebrates Italian-Americans represented throughout U.S. society, the Supreme Court, sports, show business, politics, science, art, and music.[18] The Free Blockbuster Box is located outside of South Fellini 1507 E. Passyunk Avenue,[19] a public movie exchange where people can take or leave a DVD, VHS or Betamax.Activities include monthly street clean-ups, neighborhood fairs, weekly Town Watch patrols and representation at local Zoning Board Commission hearings.
East Passyunk Crossing statue honoring former boxing middleweight champion
Joey Giardello