Six riverfront buildings that include the Riverwalk at Millennium, were ravaged by an eight-alarm blaze: Three were destroyed, three damaged. These are my photos from the day after.
Click the image above to view the complete set.
Current Events
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Jun 08
Race War, It’s On!
Yes folks, it’s officially – ON. Just a week after a bi-racial man, named Barack H. Obama, became the presumptive Democratic party nominee for President, I have seen the so-called race war or battle of the races (or is it racists?) in a way I never have before: In my RSS feed reader:
June 3, 2008
Barack Obama Democratic Nomination Victory Speech
June 6, 2008
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation receives racist Obama t-shirt in the mail
On Wednesday, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) received an offensive t-shirt in the mail; the shirt had “a cartoon image of Curious George, the beloved children’s character, with a paper bag over his head holding a sign that says ‘A Truth We Can Believe in ‘08!!!’ written underneath.” (ThinkProgress.org)
June 6, 2008
Fox Anchor Calls Obama Fist Pound A “Terrorist Fist Jab”
On the June 6 edition of Fox News’ America’s Pulse, host E.D. Hill teased an upcoming discussion on a gesture Sen. Barack Obama shared with his wife, Michelle, saying, “A fist bump? A pound? A terrorist fist jab? The gesture everyone seems to interpret differently.” (HuffingtonPost.com)
June 11, 2008
Fox News calls Michelle Obama “Obama’s baby mama”
During a segment discussing conservative attacks against Michelle Obama, the wife of presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama, the network described the former as “Obama’s baby mama.” (Salon.com)Update: ABC News’ “Senior National Correspondent,” Jake Tapper calls the Fox News gaffe: “just straight-up racist” Was it ‘straight up racist’ or, as Fox News would have you believe, ‘poor judgment’ executed by a producer?
June 12, 2008
Website peddles racially-charged ‘Sock Obama’ toy
Last month, ThinkProgress noted that a bar owner in Georgia was selling t-shirts comparing Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) to Curious George; last week, the Black Congressional Caucus Foundation received an t-shirt in the mail featuring a similar image. Continuing this racially-charged theme, a stuffed monkey toy called “The Sock Obama” has now been made available online. (ThinkProgress.com)
I will keep this list updated with other absurd and down right frightening expressions of blatant racism as it becomes available (which should keep be busy in the months to come). Sad.
If anyone is wondering… I’m Human, North American. 
19
Apr 08
Philly Obama Rally (pics)
The rally was great.. there was over 35,000 people there. I walked around for a bit, met people, ran into friends and perfect strangers. The atmosphere was electrifying and gave me hope for the future. All of these people, unified regardless of race, gender and social standing all in support of a single, African American candidate. Everyone was friendly, parents brought their children, there were lots of couples and big groups of college students. My favorite sights while at the rally were the parents lifting children on their shoulders so they could see what everyone was clamoring about.
Unfortunately I wasn’t close enough to see Barack or get a good photo of him, his voice had enough of an impact on myself and the 34,999 others around me
The first thing I noticed was the impressive police presence.
In this photo you can see a police officer tipping his hat toward me while two sharp shooters make their way to their next position. Later on that evening, snipers and spotters were clearly visible atop the buildings surrounding Obama’s speech podium.
Supporters gathered on the other side of Arch street… while the more brazen supporters gathered on the lawn of the Independence Visitors Center.
Unexpectedly, I ran into an old friend. His art and work ethic has inspired me to move forward with my photography interests.
Some of the best spectators turned out to be the little ones. Although they didn’t understand what was going on entirely, their demeanor and blissfulness should set an example for everyone.
And the massive crowd disperses.
According to official reports, Sen. Barack Obama drew 35,000 people at the downtown rally in Independence Park — Making the crowd at the event his largest ever. The sea of people sprawled across nearly three city blocks.
You can view my full set of images on Flickr.com
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Nov 07
Ron Paul Rally & Veterans Memorial
Republican Presidential Candidate Ron Paul held a rally at Independence Mall in Philadelphia, PA on November 10, 2007.
1. Fallen Soldier Memorial, 2. Ron Paul and V, 3. Ron Paul, 4. RonPaul2008_0042bw, 5. RonPaul2008_0038bw, 6. Independence Hall, 7. RonPaul2008_0029bw, 8. Fallen Soldier, 9. We Mourn Our Fallen Soldiers, 10. The Guardian of the Flag, 11. RonPaul2008_0006bw, 12. RonPaul2008_0054bw, 13. RonPaul2008_0079bw 14. Not available 15. Not available 16. Not available
Created with fd’s Flickr Toys.
10
Sep 07
Philadelphia’s SugarHouse Casino Protest
SugarHouse Opposition
My favorite shot of the day: This woman protests the SugarHouse Casino and it’s eventual placement in Fishtown, on the Delaware River waterfront (on Delaware Avenue).
Thanks to the reporting of Phillyist and PhillyBlog I was able to make it out to photograph the peaceful event. What event? The protest of SugarHouse Casino slated to be built on the Delaware River waterfront in Northern Liberties / Fishtown.
View the entire photo-set at Flickr.com
