Category Archives: Italian Market

Sunflowers

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Dos Amigos

When I go to the market, every once in a while I’ll come across some terrific graphics on discarded produce boxes. Like this happy pair of avocados who accept their fate of being mashed on some millennial’s toast!

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Sunflowers in South Philadelphia

Springing up along a utility pole outside of the Italian Market

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Italian Market Festival – Procession of the Saints

According to St. Paul’s Parish this is a procession of statues of Roman Catholic Saints led through the street by a traditional Italian brass band. People carry or walk with statues in order to thank a saint for blessings they … Continue reading

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The Last Gasp of Halloween 2024

Although the stores have rushed Christmas inventory to their shelves, I am not quite over Halloween. This was an unintentionally spooky Halloween scene shot on a side street in the neighborhood of Philadelphia’s Italian Market. The tenants didn’t decorate for … Continue reading

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Heirloom Tomatoes

It’s my favorite time of the year, when peaches blueberries, melons, corn, and tomatoes are in season. I spied these heirloom tomatoes in the market over the weekend and got a few  of the Speckled Romas (on the lower left) … Continue reading

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Italian Market Festival 2024

The annual Italian Market Festival was this weekend. Despite a little rain on Saturday, the crowds came out in full force on Sunday. There was great food, good music, and the Procession of the Saints! More photos behind the cut.

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