Last week I had the opportunity to travel to Philadelphia for the National College Media Convention with my fellow editors at The Weal. While it was a great learning opportunity, I must admit I had more fun wandering the streets of one of America’s oldest cities with my cohorts. I met many interesting people and only wish I could have stayed longer. Scroll right for some casual snaps from my trip to the city of brotherly love.
Patrons of Tommy Dinic’s enjoy coveted roast beef and porchetta sandwiches in the heart of Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market on Oct. 30, 2014. (Amanda Siebert)
Pennsylvania Convention Centre employee Edward S. protests an ‘unfair lockout’ at the corner of Arch St. and 12th St. in downtown Philadelphia on Oct. 31, 2014. Ed is one of hundreds of striking employees, who have been locked out since May 5 after employees failed to reach a customer satisfaction agreement with management of the venue. (Amanda Siebert)
A group of men exchange words in Philadelphia’s Chinatown on Oct. 31, 2014.
Former Brooklyn, N.Y. resident James (no last name given) shows off his wedding ring on Oct. 31, 2014. “My wife owns a jewelry store in Chinatown and she picked it out for me,” said James. (Amanda Siebert)
Former Brooklyn, N.Y. resident James (no last name given) grins for a portrait on Oct. 31, 2014 in downtown Philadelphia. (Amanda Siebert)
A woman takes a break from preparing ginkgo biloba outside a shop in Philadelphia’s Chinatown to enjoy some hot soup on Oct. 31, 2014. (Amanda Siebert)
An employee of downtown Philadelphia’s Bru Craft and Wurst restaurant and bar dressed up for Halloween on Oct. 31, 2014, scaring patrons and photographers alike. (Amanda Siebert)
Tattoo artist Sean Barry poses for a portrait in his stall at Philadelphia Chinatown Eddie’s on Nov. 1, 2014. Barry, who has been tattooing for 25 years, works at Philadelphia’s oldest tattoo shop, which first opened in 1952. (Amanda Siebert)
Tattoo artist Sean Barry poses for a portrait outside Philadelphia Chinatown Eddie’s on Nov. 1, 2014. Barry, who has been tattooing for 25 years, works at Philadelphia’s oldest tattoo shop, which first opened in 1952. (Amanda Siebert)
Political activist John (no last name given) passes out flyers to passersby outside of Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market on Nov. 2, 2014. John’s sign reads, “Remove Obama now or it’s world war”. (Amanda Siebert)
Political activist John (no last name given) passes out flyers to passersby outside of Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market on Nov. 2, 2014. John’s sign reads, “Remove Obama now or it’s world war”. (Amanda Siebert)
A storefront in Philadelphia’s downtown core lies decrepit and abandoned. The remnants of the financial crisis of 2008 still pepper the city’s busiest and most bustling streets. (Amanda Siebert)
An employee of one of many sandwich and pizza parlours in downtown Philadelphia takes a break during a long shift. “Come for the cheesesteak, stay for the pizza,” said the employee, who preferred not to be named. (Amanda Siebert)
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