This is a place where I will write about life growing up in South Philly in the 80’s. Since I left South Philly (only went to South Jersey!) and started working in an office with people from around the country, I noticed that I was blessed. Blessed to grow up in a place with so much culture and pride. I often tell stories of my life as a kid in South Philly, and I am surprised when people listen. It seems that there is not many other places like it, excluding a few other cities on the East Coast (New York mostly). With this blog I hope to bring back the memories of the good ol’ days. The days when being a kid was good thing with no rush to grow up. When dad worked, mom stayed home and cooked and the kids played dead box or jail break until the street lights went out.
Use the links on the right side to explore life in South Philly. We will be adding new information and articles daily.
Does anyone remember Reds Hoagies, at 9th and Mifflin
Red’s was around the corner from my grandparents house! I would get an Italian hoagie with oil and a franks cream soda all the time!!!
I went to bok half the day and goretti in the pm. We always went to reds
I went to Reds 2 weeks ago. Still great!!
I used to live right down the street from Red’s! Who can forget their hoagies? I grew up on them, before I even knew what Tony Luke’s was, or Geno’s!