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Category Archives: South Philly Safari
Where Rocky Got Hitched
I just watched Rocky II for the first time in years. In it Rocky makes Adrian an honest woman, and the film makers showed the facade of a Church. I figured it had to be in Philly, but where? A … Continue reading
Posted in Philadelphia, South Philly Safari
Tagged Balboa, church, Joe Williams, movir, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, photography, Rocky, Saint Thomas Aquinas, South Philly
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Looking South – March Madness
It’s snowing like crazy in Philly, the Boy and I ventured out to buy some snow storm snacks. Afternoon plans include baking and board games, be safe everyone!
Posted in Italian Market, Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged 9th Street, no school, snow, South Philly, the boy
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Looking South – Handle With Care
More handmade sign love at Termini’s Bakery. SaveSave
Posted in Food, Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged handmade signs, South Philly, Termini's Bakery
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Looking South – Prepping for the Parade!
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Fun with a Free Photo Editor
I fired up the free, cross-platform, image editing software known as GNU Image Manipulation Program or GIMP and had a bit of fun with this photo I shot of an industrial building at the corner of 12th and Jackson in … Continue reading
Philadelphia Columbus Day Parade 2017
Who’s Sorry Now? Not me, I got to meet the magnificent Connie Francis, Grand Marshal of Philadelphia’s Columbus Day Parade held yesterday on Broad Street. Pictured is Ms. Francis with disc jockey Jerry Blavat – “The Geator with the Heater”. More photos … Continue reading
Looking South – Last Day at the Pool
Today is the last day for swimming at the Marion Anderson Pool. We bid farewell to the lifeguards, pool staff, and neighborhood regulars and wish them a happy fall, winter, and spring – until we meet again!
Posted in Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged Marion Anderson Rec Center, pools, South Philly, summer in Philly
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Looking South – Letters on Washington
Posted in Looking South, Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged Washington Avenue
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Looking South – Geno’s Painted Lady
It appears Gene’s famous cheesesteak emporium is expanding it’s empire in South Philly. I’m not certain if this is a brick and mortar store for Geno’s t-shirts, and baseball caps – what I do know is that I’m crazy about … Continue reading
Posted in Looking South, News, Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari
Tagged 9th Street, Geno's Steaks
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Italian Market Festival 2017 – Day 2
Day two – the sun made an appearance, along with Jerry Blavat, The Verdi Band from Norristown, and some Saints! It was a blast!!! More photos behind the cut.
