Category Archives: Philadelphia

The Infamous ‘Drexel Shaft’ at 30th Street Imploded

Posted on November 15, 2009 by johnsuder

Today the infamous ‘Drexel Shaft’ near 30th Street Station was imploded. The structure, located above the old Penn-Coach train station, was a steam power plant built back in the 1920′s. The structure was taken out of operation in 1964 and … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon to Manayunk: Rubb BBQ

Posted on August 26, 2009 by johnsuder

Philadelphia is not exactly a barbeque town. The quality places are few and far between. For every gem like Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse, there’s a Famous Dave’s (dinner in a fake log cabin anyone?) or a place that claims to serve … Continue reading →

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Review: The 8th Annual Garry Maddox BBQ Challenge

Posted on August 9, 2009 by johnsuder

Yesterday we attended the 8th Annual Garry Maddox BBQ Challenge. The event happens each year outside Citizen’s Bank Park from 4pm-7pm prior to a Phillies game and is held to raise money for at-risk youth with the Youth Golf and … Continue reading →

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Vintage Philadelphia: Liberty Bell Park Racetrack

Posted on November 18, 2008 by johnsuder

While sorting through some old bookmarks I found a link to a set of archive photos on Philly.com of the old Liberty Bell Park Racetrack. For those too young to remember, Liberty Bell Park was a racetrack in the Far … Continue reading →

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PANMA Event: Journalism and New Media in Philadelphia

Posted on April 22, 2008 by johnsuder

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Temple University’s Center City Campus 1515 Market Street, Room 222. 7 to 9pm – doors open at 6:30 Philadelphia has a vibrant new media industry, but did you know that the City of Brotherly love is … Continue reading →

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