Tag Archives: Philadelphia

DUCKWORK

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Joe

Back in the fall of 1981 when I was starting my freshman year at The Philadelphia College of Art, DUCKWORK was the school’s quasi-official newspaper. It was produced by some of the fellows who went on to become independent comic … Continue reading →

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19th & Chestnut 30 Years Ago

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Joe

30 Years ago, I started working at a place at 20th and Chestnut and about a block east of that, a portion of the movie Philadelphia was being shot. The character that Denzel Washington played in the movie had a … Continue reading →

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Movie Matinee – The Burglar

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Joe

I thought I knew every movie shot in my hometown of Philadelphia, but I have to admit I never heard of The Burglar (1957). Strangely enough, I read about it in a comic book which set me off on a … Continue reading →

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The Italian Market Festival 2022

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Joe

After two years, The Italian Market Festival is back! Today was the first day, and it continues on into tomorrow. If you’re in the area, check it out!

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Two Nominees and Her Name Was Lisa

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Joe

Old ads for long gone movie theaters in Philadelphia circa 1980

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Eric’s Mark I

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Joe

Eric’s Mark I was one of many movie theaters that was in Center City Philadelphia that are now sadly gone. This is back when images from actual celluloid film were projected on the screen. That meant that the viewer had … Continue reading →

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Because it was on…

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Joe

Back when I attended The Philadelphia College of Art, the city of Philadelphia was not wired for cable television while the surrounding suburbs had enjoyed the benefits of basic cable and perhaps a pay station like HBO or PRISM for … Continue reading →

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Preview of 2022

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Joe

We saw this group of Mummers practicing for New Years Day along 2 Street this past weekend. I’m not sure what band this was, but they sounded great!

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Decaying on the Delaware

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Joe

The SS United States, the world’s fastest ocean liner, continues to succumb to the elements as it sits docked on the Philadelphia side of the Delaware River.

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