South Slope Rewind: Neighbors We Met In 2013

It’s hard to believe, but 2013 is rushing toward its grand finale. Over the past year, we’ve had the pleasure of meeting some of the most creative and inspiring people who proudly call South Slope their home.

People like Jennifer Kahrs, who co-founded Project Amelia to help friend and neighbor Amelia Coffaro after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. (Photo by Jennifer Khars)

Or little Lucy Farrow, the South Slope 3-year-old that is showing cystic fibrosis who’s boss. (Photo by Amy Farrow)

Ronna Welsh, Diana Kuan, and Scott Bridi (shown above) are providing the neighborhood and beyond with some seriously tasty eats that you can make and eat at home.

It’s impossible to forget Heather Johnston and Malcolm Kates. All they needed was love and Facebook likes to help design the wedding of their dreams. (Photo via Heather Johnston)

Want to get to know the darker side of Green-Wood, or discover everything there is to know about the wooden houses of South Slope? Give Andrea Janes and Elizabeth Finkelstein (shown above) a call. (Photo via Elizabeth Finkelstein)

Ever wondered about the day in the life of a background performer? Get to know David and Melanie Stroh. (Photo via Melanie Stroh)

Car need a little love? Visit longtime neighbor Frank Renda over at Superior Auto Care. Be sure to bring your pup, too. (Photo via Superior Auto Care)

And we have so many talented artists in the neighborhood! Dave Keener (pictured above) runs Songwriter Deathmatch at Freddy’s, Jason Rabinowitz entertains kids with songs and puppets in The Pop Ups, Joanna Hoffman published her first book of poetry, Sarah Cunningham designs jewelry, and Ben the Glorious Bastard found South Slope inspiration for his latest EP. (Photo by Bill Wadman)

That’s only the beginning, too. Who were some of the best South Slope neighbors you met in 2013, and who do you think we should profile in the coming year?