Category Archives: South Philly Safari

Philadelphia Columbus Day Parade 2017

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Tina Garceau

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 →

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Looking South – Last Day at the Pool

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Tina Garceau

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! 

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Looking South – Letters on Washington

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Tina Garceau
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Looking South – Geno’s Painted Lady

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Tina Garceau

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 →

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Italian Market Festival 2017 – Day 2

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Tina Garceau

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. 

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Italian Market Festival 2017

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Tina Garceau

Saturday was the first day of the Italian Market Festival – the rain held off, and 9th Street was packed with people. Join us on Sunday for the Procession of the Saints, artisan vendors, music, and great food! More photos behind … Continue reading →

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South Philly Varmint

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Tina Garceau

When Joe calls me after he’s left for work, it means one of two things – he’s forgot something or he’s seen something crazy on his way to work. Such was the case yesterday morning when he spotted this fellow … Continue reading →

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