City of Philadelphia - File #: 251093

• File #: 251093
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: IN COUNCIL - FINAL PASSAGE
• File created: 12/4/2025
• In control: CITY COUNCIL
• Title: Also naming the corner of Broad Street and Pike Street in the City of Philadelphia as "Saudia Shuler Way" in honor of Saudia Shuler's outstanding contributions to the City, her unparalleled commitment to uplifting the community, and her positive cultural impact on Philadelphia and beyond.
• Sponsors: Councilmember Bass, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Landau, Councilmember Lozada, Councilmember Young, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Harrity, Councilmember O'Rourke, Councilmember Driscoll, Councilmember O'Neill, Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Ahmad
• Indexes: STREET RENAMING

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
12/4/2025	0	CITY COUNCIL

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Also naming the corner of Broad Street and Pike Street in the City of Philadelphia as "Saudia Shuler Way" in honor of Saudia Shuler's outstanding contributions to the City, her unparalleled commitment to uplifting the community, and her positive cultural impact on Philadelphia and beyond.

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WHEREAS, Saudia Shuler, affectionately known throughout Philadelphia and across the nation as "Auntie Saud", is a true embodiment of Philadelphia's hustle, heart, and hospitality; and

WHEREAS, As a beloved community leader, entrepreneur, and viral soul food innovator, Saudia Shuler has brought national attention to North Philadelphia with her humor, creativity, generosity, and unmistakable charisma; and

WHEREAS, Saudia has become widely known for her iconic recipes, including Eggaroni and Cheese, her famous seafood salad, and the unforgettable Freaky Candy Yams: a culinary flair that not only entertains millions online but strengthens Philadelphia's reputation as a City of flavor, tradition, and innovation; and

WHEREAS, Beyond her online presence, Saudia Shuler has built a movement grounded in love for her community, consistently feeding thousands of residents during holidays, shutdowns, and moments of need, ensuring that no "Sonson", "DaughtDaught", elder, or neighbor feels forgotten; and

WHEREAS, Her community stewardship extends to employing local youth, hosting resource drives, and organizing extravagant proms and events for neighborhood teens, ensuring that young Philadelphians feel valued, celebrated, and supported; and

WHEREAS, Saudia Shuler's story of resilience began with selling dinners to support neighborhood children and grew into a thriving culinary empire. This reflects the authentic spirit of North Philadelphia and serves as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs throughout the City; and

WHEREAS, With a daily viral presence and an extraordinarily engaged fanbase, Saudia's influence transcends digital platforms and is rooted in meaningful, tang...