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Seeing Penrose Diner just gave me a flashback memory i've totally forgotten about. Years ago in the early 2000's I remember seeing that logo and eating in that diner with my grandparents. They still had a smoking section in there. I was born and raised in Delaware and we visited Philly allot since my family is from around there.

Hey nick I have a carpet and furniture cleaning business in new jersey I’m looking to expand in Philly how can advertise there looking to move there in future

All the stores. The shopping in every neighborhood. Whatever you needed you really didn't have to leave your neighborhood. Didn't have enough money they would keep a tab. When you got paid you paid your tab off and started again.

Yo where's the Sylvester statue Nick?

All the games we played as kids in the street. Deadbox, baby in the air, jailbreak, half ball, chink etc. And just as I'm writing this you say "street games"

Rocky is from Philly but Stallone is from NYC 😅

New houses are similar to Britney estates

Ginos was good back in the day

Thanks you speak the truth keep it up

Broad & Snyder Ave ,The Stadium Bar, The Subway Bar , George's Restaurant , would of been class of 1978 South Philly high school if I'd of stayed in school

Very nicely done video. ✔️ I have most of the same memories. How bout Mario's on my corner? They changed hands a couple of times, but always bought a candy bar after school from there. And the park. Tons of memories there. ❤️

south philly is beautiful

Nice hunk of italian bread dipped into the gravy

Nick, ah, you made me laugh and cry. The memories you are posting are amazing! This was our life and you are keeping the memories alive! Thank you so much. I was getting ready to type Kaiser Brothers when that man told you the answer to your question. And, I loved "strapper!" Nick, you are the best!!!

Every time I pass the corner of 10th and Mifflin St. I remember spending summer days at the city pool. For a city kid that lived on Alder street it was great.

For me it would have to be the cheesesteak from Jims on south street. Is a mans image still open?

Friendship is mutual but they delete it. Don't call anybody, friends or family, see what happens? Wait, you'll change your Will and beneficiaries .

Great family oceanfront getaway. Felt like I was in an earlier time, having visited to. You're not alone with friends and I'll say family who never get back.. I have a friend I've known for 56 years. We visit and talk through the years. One day on the phone he flipped, he got angry and loud. He never spoke that way before. I told him I'm going to retire and move to Florida. Thats when I knew he wasn't happy for me. He worked hard going to an air-condition college while I dropped out of high school and doing dangerous jobs like demolition, and busting up side walks, exterminating, driving a truck joining the navy. He made me feel, " How dare I rise beyond the low expectations he hoped for " Four years later he calls to check on comparing my life style. I learned you can't take your friends with you. I believe God takes away friends and family for your own good and for the new people in my life. It's going to get better, God wins.

No Mafia, dont think so, theyre everywhere, especially in the fish industry!

I understand what you are talking about. A lot of things I never knew. Now I do know some of them things. Like saving money. I know I deal with depression and some other things. I started to study or gain information about learning about my mind. The mind. How I thought about things. I don't know what I'm trying to say but I'm not where I use to be. Keep talking to GUS about everything. Another thing I did was start writing about my life as far back as I could remember. I learned some things I never knew about myself. Oh, and GUS is the Guy up stairs. Conscious contact. He wants a dialog with us. A conversation. I grew up in South Philly also. I subscribed to your channel. I thought about doing a channel for a long time.

Nick your 100% right south philly was great growing up lots and lots fond memories I miss it and the people Tony the fisherman with the rope at 10th and wash he would call me fat boy I said how many fish did you catch he would say H.lmao I have his pucture..

South Philly born and raised!

Fire plug

Did you confront the bad teacher as an adult? I would have given her a piece of my mind when I became an adult.

Keep it up Nick these videos are amazing. I miss all the good times. We had a great group of friends

Who knew?! Cannoli 😳🤣

You walked down my block on south watts. You're right about broad and snyder. That corner has brought so many issues onto our street. It's crazy that it's never improved over the years. It's strange. You go over a couple more blocks and you're on East Passyunk which is nice lol

I love your videos of brings back lots of memories like with the pretzel boys and also I remember the pony rides

I'm from West Philly, and I love South Philly. What makes Philadelphia as a whole are the people.They're very loyal and will stick by you. I lived in New York City, Chicago, and Washington DC, but for me, these cities did not surpass Philadelphia.

I love south Philly but the changes has really put me in a weird spot because its like we do not have a home we grow up in anymore. You feel where I am coming from. No McDonalds on broad and Washington Ave , no more pizza hut on Oregon Ave. A lot has changed but I guess its all for the better.

Nick, I love your videos! Talk about memories! I grew up on 12th Street around the corner from where you lived. I was friends with your sister, Connie. However, I knew your other 2 sisters and your Mom and Dad very well. Can still remember going to your house because I played with Connie, Tisha, Roe, etc. Your Mom and Dad were gold. Loved them dearly. Then, the big news was your Mom was expecting her 4th child. After 3 girls, your parents were hoping for a boy. Well, we know they got their boy - you! I remember the day your parents brought you home from the hospital. I think it was a Sunday. All the neighbors were waiting outside for your parents to bring you home. I was there. I remember. All the neighbors were hovered around you like they had never seen a baby before. It was a beautiful moment. Nick, as you know, that was 55 years ago, and I can still remember that day like it was yesterday. I also remember how cute you were as the ring bearer at Connie's wedding. Again, I was there, and I was a bridesmaid. These are beautiful moments that we treasure from our South Philly days. Thank you, Nick, for reminding us of the wonderful memories that we had in South Philly. I loved hearing about buying water ice at Joe Abbate's and dipping our pretzel sticks in the water ice! I loved hearing "fresh pretzels." I remember hearing that every day. Your impression was spot on! These are moments that we may have forgotten through the years, but thanks to you, Nick, we get to remember those cherished times. Thank you. Joanne. 👍👍👏👏

Amazing work Nicky , the get off my property was an absolute STAPLE. Much love keep grinding , counting the days until the documentary. I feel like I could be in it!

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I love it brotha. Brings me back to south Philly just hearing you gas up on here. Keep doing what you’re doing!

I remember Joseph Pistone AKA Donny Brasco , he brought theat Philly slang " Cuz " up here in Greenpoint. The crew never noticed he was the only one wearing " white socks " like all under cover cops did. He was the only one who cauld run a couple of blocks without keeling over.

Back in 86-87 living on a barge in the Navy, I made the best of my time in South Philly. Back 1980 seen The Rolling Stones Kennedy stadium, 3 Hoagies for $3.00 . I remember coming back from Brooklyn over the weekend, Monday morning to report for Duty, driving south 611, I think Broad Street I forgot. The news paper would tumble all around like tumble weeds, we used to call the City Filthadelphia. I use to call the prostitutes over to my car knowing they where under cover police for directions wasting there time, in front of the Opera house. I remember getting a White Pizza at a bakery on the soothsaid only on Fridays only. Also a Pretzel factory 5 or 6 for a dollar. Keep it going Nick.

Also you should do a food walking tour of South Philly sometime to promote your channel and the old school businesses, though I'm sure they don't need the extra business but it would be nice to go with someone that not only knows the true authentic old school south Philly spots

Random are the Italian and Irish Catholic churches in the same parish or is there one for each ethnic group, presently and in the past? Actually do/did the Italian and Irish get along or was there beef? In new Orleans they didn't really mix. The Irish were uptown the Italians were in the 9th Ward and in Da Parish

What are your thoughts about the new social club restaurants? They are a tradition is it not? And which ones are the best? Any advice to get a membership?

Hang in there, my friend you speak the truth and there’s a lot of people like us this is a good video

Great vid, Nick. Wow such memories. I grew up in Manayunk, but my best friend lived over on 16th st. between Oregon and Moyamensing aves. I spent so much time in South Philly..good people..I always felt welcome there. I even got to march with the Mummers one year carrying a float😂froze my ass off but such fun, going down 2 street afterward, people tossing us free beers. Good times!👍

Great video, Nick !! I don't remember flatlever, but I certainly remember the sentiment ! Definitely said "get off my property" more than once. Keep up the great work ! SJN Class of '86 rules.

I love this! Grew up on 1500 Clarion; went to Annunciation and the when I was in 8th grade moved to 12th and Ritner and am still here! Met my husband when we both went to Epiphany…he grew up with your wife and family! Small world!!

Yo, South Philly me too@

Thanks for the info. I'm considering relocating to South Philly. Where are the Italian areas?

Sorry to double dip you forgot the Villa DiRoma one of my favorites and it was in the Irishmen .I spelled Palinni wrong

Thanks that was real good .I grew up 2300 Bancroft ,moved out when I was almost 20 .I always say I am from SP ,in my Suburban Neighborhood some call me Down Town Denny .Please learn about bocce there is a little ball called Polinni [little egg]points are scored buy getting close to that little ball ,the only time you try to knock an opponents ball is when you must because it's blocking you from getting close .Thank you

Loved the video Nick! Can't wait for the documentary! Hmu if I can help in any way with the film. You had me cracking up with the new houses when you said about them looking the same. I hate the "cookie cutter" look my family still in south Philly but I'm in DE now in a development and I swear I pulled in my neighbors drive way one night and almost walked into his house because they look the same and no street lights haha 😅

I loved the video, Nick, but you got me when you talked about LouBelles and stood in front of Annunciation.. That just flooded me with all the wonderful memories of growing up on 12th Street and having the pleasure of knowing The Lanciano family. Thank you, Nick, for keeping our South Philly memories alive.

Hey, I mentioned the Cannoli in the last video, It finally reached 100 years. I'll never forget 1986 being in Termini Bakery, It was the first time I got a fresh hand filled Cannoli. Now I demand fresh where ever I go. Thanks for showing it. Say hello to Mario Lanza, He inspired the three Tenors to become Opera singers.