Tag Archives: South Philly

Mayor Kenney’s Kids

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Tina Garceau

Mayor Jim Kenney visits students at Children’s Playhouse in South Philadelphia. The pre-K program is funded by the new, controversial soda tax that went into effect in Philadelphia on January 1st.

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All The World Loves A Lover

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Tina Garceau

The phrase “All the world loves a lover” is taken from an essay on love by Ralph Waldo Emerson, meaning that people are always happy to see two people in love. Such was the case on Sunday when a man … Continue reading →

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2017 Mummer’s Parade!

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Tina Garceau
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Snack Food Icon

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Tina Garceau

I was going about my normal routine, when I came upon this slightly disturbing sight. It’s weird seeing a cartoon huckster of candy coated popcorn made flesh, silently and somewhat creepily beckoning passers-by to sample his wares. I tried to … Continue reading →

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Window along Washington Avenue

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Joe_Williams

Here’s a little urban texture from South Philly. This was on Washington Avenue West of Broad Street which is being gentrified but is wonderfully industrial. This is a factory window gloriously illuminated by the rays of the setting sun.

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The Vintage Soda Machine

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Tina Garceau

For 2016, we went with a vending machine theme again. Due to unforseen complications, we were going to scrap it – but decided to stay the course and pulled this costume together in two days. We thought that this would … Continue reading →

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Five More Days Till Halloween

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Tina Garceau

 

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South Sixth Street

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Tina Garceau

I spotted this beauty on South Sixth Street on my way to a job.

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Truck Mascot – The Imperial Edition

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Tina Garceau

This poor slob is from a movie that’s less than a year old and here he is lashed to a SEPTA service truck stopped at 11th & Wharton. Being a Stormtrooper™ has got to be a crappy job.

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