Tag Archives: South Philadelphia

Columbus Day Festivities in South Philadelphia

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Joe

The Sign Remains

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Joe

I think I had just finished my post about the former ubiquity of the once mighty Blockbuster chain of video rental shops when I spotted this sign on my commute to work. Perched high up on a very tall pole … Continue reading →

Posted in Blast from the Past, Looking South | Tagged Blockbuster, ghost sign, Passyunk, rental, sign, South Philadelphia, video | 3 Comments

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!

Posted in Italian Market, Looking South, Philadelphia | Tagged Italian Market Festival, Ninth Street, Philadelphia, South Philadelphia | Leave a comment

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!

Posted in Holiday, Looking South, Philadelphia, South Philly Safari | Tagged Mummers, music, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, String Band | 2 Comments

Tis the Season in Jefferson Square

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Joe

The trees in Jefferson Square in South Philadelphia are wrapped with lights for the season. They were lit this past weekend.

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Catching the Colors While They Last

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Joe

Jefferson Square in South Philadelphia.

Posted in Looking South, South Philly Safari | Tagged autumn, color, Fall, Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, trees | 2 Comments

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.

Posted in Philadelphia, South Philly Safari | Tagged pool, South Philadelphia, summer | 2 Comments

Letters

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Joe

Posted in Philadelphia, Photography, South Philly Safari | Tagged discarded, junk, letters, South Philadelphia, trash | Leave a comment

The Corner of 11th and Christian

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Joe

Sadly gone. Giunta Brothers was a Mom-and-Pop kitchenware shop that stood at 823 S 11th Street in South Philadelphia for decades offering kitchen gadgets that could not be found anywhere else.