Current Events


31
Oct 09

2009 Phillies World Series Pep Rally

If I gave you a business card and you’re looking for photos of the Phillies World Series pep rally at Franklin Square, they will be up soon.

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In the meantime, check out the slideshow below and bookmark my blog. B&W versions of the photos will get their own post. Thanks!


24
Mar 09

Philadelphia: Police Cruiser Crash

I was leaving the National Mechanics restaurant in Old City and when I approached 5th & Market Streets, it was blocked. I saw police cars and fire engines so I parked on 5th and walked down with my camera.

On March 24, 2009 a police cruiser collided with a VW Passat driven by an 18yo female on 7th and Market Sts in Philadelphia PA. This is the aftermath. News coverage from FOX29

View the complete set of photos here

Hand held Canon 450D/XSi w/ Sigma 18-200mm

I got there after they used the jaws of life to get the drivers-side door of the police cruiser off. There was a small crowd remaining when I got there. People were speculating on what happened. Immediately, blame went to the police officer. I offered my thoughts to a police officer and well wishes for the injured officer. Their job is so risky it’s a wonder things like this aren’t more commonplace.


16
Oct 08

My Final Debate Notes

My Debate Notes On Wednesday, October 15, 2008 I watched the final presidential debate at Penn State Abington as part of a debate survey group, “Debate the Debate,” hosted by Larry Kane. I made notes:

Barack Obama – Stronger on opposing CEO greed, in command of numbers and facts, vowed not to give the nations wealth away, both smart and funny, appeared more sincere and honest, not anti-government but wanted to make it work better, thinks and responds quickly but most importantly, accurately.

John McCain – weak on clearly explaining his own policy, lacked facts and details, attack! attack! attack, but guess what, they don’t work, appeared bitter and snappy, some anti-government rhetoric could be construde as anarchist (which just might be bitterness shining through), repeated same old stump speech, left an impression with me that he’s an “angry old man,” and last but not least, I’m convinced that he blinks when he lies.


12
Oct 08

Sarah Palin Protest: Philadelphia, PA

These are my photos documenting a public, news worthy event, in Philadelphia, PA.


Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.

Photographer: Vincent J. Brown (vincentbrown.com)

What: Protesters gathered to greet republican vice-president candidate Sarah Palin (R-ALASKA), the running mate of presidential contender, John McCain (R-ARIZONA). Many of the protesters held signs criticizing Sarah Palin, while others held signs in support of democratic presidential candidate, Barack Obama.

When: October 11, 2008 @ 03:30PM EST

Where: Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue (200 S. Broad St., Philadelphia PA)

VIDEO: ACT UP Philadelphia Protest of Sarah Palin

‘ACT UP Philadelphia’ organized a protest of Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin as she held a fundraiser inside the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue.

This occured at about at 3:30pm EST on October 11, 2008 in front of 200 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia PA

Some of the issues brought up were Palin’s stance on: Abortion, abstinence, the economy, foreign policy and her intellect.

Filmed with a 16GB iPhone 3G using the Cycorder app.


4
Oct 08

PHOTOS: Barack Obama in Abington, PA

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(2008 Presidential Candidate) Democratic Senator from Chicago, Barack Obama.

Photographer: Vincent J. Brown (vincentbrown.com)

What: Barack Obama campaigns in the Abington suburb of Philadelphia at Abington Senior High School a day after the Vice Presidential debate between republican Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin and the democratic Senator from Delaware, Joe Biden.

When: October 03, 2008 @ 11:00am EST

Location: Schwarzman Stadium @ Abington Senior High School (900 Highland Ave, Abington, PA 19001)

Note to Editors, Publishers and Bloggers: This photo is available for licensing upon request (email me).