Tag Archives: Philadelphia

With The Comico Boys

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Joe

Among the well worn stack of comics that I refer to as Barbershop Comics was an old issue of the X-Men that hit the stands late in 1981. There is nothing special about that particular issue, but the advertisement above … Continue reading →

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South Philadelphia in the ’40s.

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Joe

Family friend Aunt Francis with my Mom in South Philadelphia back in the ’40s.

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Looking West from 61st and Passyunk

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Joe
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Looking Up Along Market Street

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Joe

I detest cell phones particularly “smart” phones so I carry a camera and I look up. I saw this old beauty on Market Street while running some errands.

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The Sun Sets on Passyunk Avenue

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Joe

Sunset over Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia, PA.

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Pink Skies

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Joe_Williams

This was the sky over South Philadelphia last night. Just lately, I have not been seeing beautiful vistas such as this so I didn’t bother taking my camera. What was I going to see on a run to the corner … Continue reading →

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Jerry Blavat

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Tina Garceau

I found out this morning that Jerry Blavat passed away. He was a Philadelphia DJ/institution who hosted Philly’s annual Columbus Day Parade. As a popular DJ, he was as important to Rock and Roll music as the musicians. He seemed … Continue reading →

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