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Category Archives: Philadelphia
Found Another One!
Pay phone on Chestnut Street between 8th and 9th in Philadelphia, PA. This one appeared to be wheelchair height. Once again, I did not attempt to verify if it was operating.
They Still Exist
…but my guess is not for long. This one looks to be the telephonic equivalent of a dirty gas station toilet. It still had it’s receiver which is extremely rare, but I did not put it to my ear to … Continue reading
Posted in Philadelphia, South Philly Safari
Tagged copper wire, pay phone, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, phone, The Wire
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Is it safe?
Apparently not. Spotted on Ellsworth Street in South Philadelphia.
Posted in Philadelphia, South Philly Safari
Tagged broken, burglary, Marathon Man, not safe, Philadelphia, safe, South Philly
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Look, It’s A Bird!
You never know what you’ll see in this urban jungle. I happen to be looking up from my row home lined street, and I spied this majestic bird perched in a tree looking for something to eat. Fortunately, the bird … Continue reading
South Philly Strong
On Sunday, there was a rally at Broad and McKean to show opposition to a proposed safe injection site in South Philadelphia. Several hundred people braved the cold to make their voices heard. Love you South Philly!
Posted in News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged Broad Street, safe injection site, South Philadelphia
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Bus Stop
Waiting for the 47 bus on a bitter cold evening.
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged chilly in Philly, Lit Brothers building, Philadelphia, SEPTA
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R.I.P. Gene London
Philadelphia television legend Gene London has passed away. I had the pleasure of meeting Gene back in 2015 at The Kimmel Center. Read about it here.
Posted in News, Philadelphia
Tagged Gene London, kids show host, Philadelphia, television
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Lamb & Veal
Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Cannuli's House of Pork, South Philly
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