Category Archives: South Philly Safari

Forest for the Trees

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Joe

I’ve been heading to a few local parks and squares in Philadelphia hoping to be awed by an Autumnal spectacle of brilliant color as if the whole area was on fire. It hasn’t really happened at least not yet. There … Continue reading →

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South Philly Jack O’ Lantern

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Joe

I think the squirrels added to the carving of this menacing Jack O’ Lantern which I spotted on a stoop of a South Philadelphia rowhouse. Hopefully it will last long enough for me to catch a photo of it lit … Continue reading →

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Colors of the Season

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Joe
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A Beautiful Day at Jefferson Square

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Joe
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Down on 7th Street

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Joe

My son and I came upon the Zhen Ru Temple when we were meandering home from the Murphy Pool. We’ve been wandering South Philadelphia aimlessly for years, and we are still finding things and places we never knew existed.

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The End of Summer

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Joe

Yesterday was the last day of swimming at the Murphy Pool at 3rd and Shunk in South Philadelphia.

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Letters

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Joe
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McDemolition

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Joe

The McDonalds restaurant at Broad and Carpenter has been demolished. I never thought I would see it happen because it always seemed busy particularly the drive through, but I guess the real estate became too valuable for a one-story burger … Continue reading →

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A Tree in Jefferson Square

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Joe

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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