Tag Archives: South Philly

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.

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Sundown

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Tina

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Sunset

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Tina

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Stormy Sky

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Tina

Early evening last night in South Philadelphia.

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More Pink Trees

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Tina

A flowering tree grows in South Philly.

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Wired

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Tina

Our eagle eyed friend Tony spotted this wire sculpture hanging from the electrical line at Broad & Washington yesterday. We wondered how they got it up there? Update: Thanks to my friend Lynne, this is the work of Baltimore-based street … Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day!

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Tina

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Dusk

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Tina

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Rose is a Rose is a Rose

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Tina

Some neighborhood eye candy during one of my afternoon jaunts with The Boy.

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The Indefatigable Fig Tree

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Joe

Italian immigrants probably planted these fig trees in these hardscrabble, concrete back yards generations ago for a taste of the old country. This one is growing from a neighbor’s yard, and despite being harshly pruned and cut to the very … Continue reading →

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Sage Advice

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Tina

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Is it safe?

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Joe

Apparently not. Spotted on Ellsworth Street in South Philadelphia.

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Feline Friday

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Tina

This blurry photo is what I call a lap shot. It’s a rare occasion with Plywood, and every now and again – I like to document it. Plywood was a stray in our backyard that I felt bad for. He … Continue reading →