Category Archives: Italian Market

Rainier Cherries

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Tina

It’s that time of the year!

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Peaceful Sunday on 9th Street

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Tina

Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged 9th Street, Cappuccio's Meats, Mario, produce vendors, Sunday morning | Leave a comment

Street Art

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Tina

Seen on 9th Street, mixed media – old newspaper articles, maps and paint.

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Tina

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There Ain’t No Rhyme for Oranges

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Tina

Every now and again while wandering around 9th Street, I’ll spot a nicely designed produce box. Such was the case today with this carton of Ultimate Oranges – bold, simple graphics, three colors – it’s an eye catcher. And by … Continue reading →

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The Corner of 11th and Christian

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Joe

Sadly gone. Giunta Brothers was a Mom-and-Pop kitchenware shop that stood at 823 S 11th Street in South Philadelphia for decades offering kitchen gadgets that could not be found anywhere else.

Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari | Tagged 2004, demolition, Giunta Brothers, Philadelphia, South Philadelphia | 2 Comments

Apples to Apples

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Tina

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and I’m beginning to pie plan. One pumpkin and three apples are on this year’s agenda – and I am thankful that I have The Boy to help me carry home, and peel many, … Continue reading →

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Urban Pumpkin Patch

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Tina

Posted in Holiday, Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged 9th Street, Giordano's Produce, Halloween, pumpkins | 2 Comments

John’s Water Ice

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Tina

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Keys Cut

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Tina

Handmade signs on 9th Street.

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Masked Defenders

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Tina

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Uncle Sam

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Tina

Poster seen on 9th Street – a modern day twist on the iconic James Montgomery Flagg illustration, used to recruit soldiers in World War I and World War II. Be safe, wear your mask!

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Tina

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Keeping Busy

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Tina

In light of everything that’s going on, I find it therapeutic to do something simple like chopping vegetables for a stir-fry. Other activities including knitting new dishcloths and making cupcakes with The Boy. On the to-do list today is sewing … Continue reading →