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Category Archives: Philadelphia
Sh*t Happens
Santa brought us basement full of sewage this Christmas. I guess we were bad. Really, a lump of coal would have sufficed. But I guess the old boy was gunning for us. So we’re ringing in the new year with … Continue reading
Who Wore It Best?
I spied this little gem on 10th & Carpenter Streets a few weeks ago, someone put this out on the curb for the trash men . I believe it was Versace’s inspiration for the iconic green dress J Lo wore … Continue reading
Posted in Philadelphia, Photography, Trash or Treasure
Tagged green dress, inspiration, J Lo, Versace
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Bring Us Some Piggy Pudding
This inflatable pig was on display in front of the Atlantic Building which once housed The Philadelphia College of Art. I guess they ran out of inflatable rats.
Posted in Holiday, Philadelphia
Tagged inflatable, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, pig, union
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The Miracle on South 13th Street
The neighbors on South 13th Street in South Philly do Christmas right! Thousands of lights, inflatables, and a live Santa line their street every year. Hundreds of people stroll up the street taking in the sights, and snapping photos. Merry … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted in Holiday, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged dessert, pies, Thanksgiving
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Wilensky’s Wall of Keys
Wilensky Hardware – they have a little bit of everything jam packed in a small, tin ceilinged store. They also provide a locksmith service, which is why they have this wall of keys. If you need a key, no matter … Continue reading
Posted in News, Philadelphia
Tagged Bella Vista, hardware stores, keys, locksmith, South Philly, Wilensky Hardware
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Balloons on 9th
Celebrating the grand opening of Ninth Street Bottle Shop on 9th & Montrose Streets.
Posted in Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged 9th Street, Italian Market, Ninth Street Bottle Shop
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Feline Friday
Posted in Feline Fridays, News, Philadelphia, Photography
Tagged ginger kitties, nosy cats, Plywood the Cat
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