Tag Archives: South Philly

Pool’s Open!

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Tina

Philly residents are thrilled that the neighborhood pools are finally open – including this guy!

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Anastasio II Seafood

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Tina

There’s nothing I love more than hand painted signs – Italian Market, Philadelphia.

Posted in Food, Italian Market, News, Philadelphia | Tagged 9th Street, Anastasio II Seafood, hand painted signs, Italian Market, South Philly | Leave a comment

Bay passed away about a month ago. He was part of a group of neighborhood guys who held court in the park at the end of our street. Weather permitting, they’d gather with coffee, a deck of cards, and engage … Continue reading →

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Caturday

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Tina

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Block Party Sign

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Tina

Seen on League Street – I love handprinted signs!

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Italian Market Festival 2022

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Tina

After two years, The Italian Market Festival returned to 9th Street over the weekend. Despite the high temperatures, turn out was tremendous. The food, entertainment, and people watching did not disappoint! More photos behind the cut.

Posted in Food, Italian Market, News, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged 9th Street, ethnic food, Food, ham, Italian Market, Italian Market Festival 2022, Jerry Blavat, pig, pigs, pork, roast pork, sandwich, South Philly | 2 Comments

Crocheted B-Ball

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Tina

Crocheted installation at Capitolo Playground at 9th & Federal Streets.

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Caturday

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Tina

This charmer swept me off my feet!

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Pink Sky

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Tina

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Feline Friday

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Tina

Posted in Feline Fridays | Tagged black cat, neighborhood kitty, South Philly | 1 Comment

Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Tina

Posted in Holiday, Looking South, Philadelphia | Tagged South Philly, Thanksgiving, the 1970s, window decoration | 2 Comments

Werewolves of Philly

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Joe

A wolf was loose in South Philly on Halloween! We decided to go scary rather than whimsical this year with our son’s Halloween costume, and it seemed to work on old ladies and small children.

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Down on 7th Street

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Joe

My son and I came upon the Zhen Ru Temple when we were meandering home from the Murphy Pool. We’ve been wandering South Philadelphia aimlessly for years, and we are still finding things and places we never knew existed.