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Category Archives: Halloween
The Return of the Scarecrow
You can’t keep a good scarecrow down, and neither could we as we decided to revisit this costume and add a few improvements. We fashioned a towering witch’s hat and added glowing red eyes. All told, Lloyd stood about seven … Continue reading
Halloween 2026
A mysterious, wraith-like figure shambles through the haunted streets of South Philadelphia.
Posted in Halloween, Holiday, Italian Market, Looking South
Tagged Halloween 2026, scarecrow, South Philly
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The Joker
Seen on 9th Street this afternoon – nice to see folks getting into the spirit of the holiday!
Posted in Halloween, Holiday, News, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Halloween, South Philly, The Joker
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Happy Halloween!
Posted in Halloween, Holiday, News
Tagged Halloween, Halloween decorations, South Philly, witch
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Wait! It’s Thanksgiving?!
I haven’t gotten over Halloween yet!
Posted in Halloween, Holiday
Tagged Halloween, humor, Jack O'Lantern, Joe Williams, pumpkin, withered
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BOO!
This year’s Jack O’Lantern.
Posted in Halloween, Holiday, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Halloween, Jack O'Lantern
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Haunted Rowhome
These folks win the prize for making their rowhome look like a haunted castle. I especially love what they did with the windows. Also interesting was their unusual collection of pumpkins – so great to see folks get into the … Continue reading
Posted in Halloween, Holiday, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Halloween, rowhomes, South Philly
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