Tag Archives: South Philadelphia

As Seen on Youtube

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Joe

How the produce vendors keep warm in the Italian Market. This is a different angle of the same burning barrel featured in this amusing Yuletide video.

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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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Sailor’s Warning

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Joe_Williams

The sun rises over Carpenter Street this morning.

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Columbus Day Festivities in South Philadelphia

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Joe
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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 →

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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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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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