I have been following you for a minute. And let me first start by saying that your a sweet man. Also want to say, thank you for all the field trips. I'm a recent amputee and bed ridden for the moment. You have done tours in the city where I grew up, and even in my neighborhood of Southwest Philly(Kingsessing). I really appreciate you so much for that. It's the only way that I can get outside. Word to the wise...please stop driving up one-way streets...lol. Stay sweet and stay safe.
Really appreciate the videos, Philly was such a wonderful experience when I was in the navy. Hard to recognize a lot of the city now, but there's always gonna be those places that you never forget, like the masonic temple, and those statues... man those were some good times
Haha definitely a throwback (the gallery) .....and no problem I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment. I like documenting the city in its rawest purest form. Have a blessed day man ✊🏽
This was awesome! I’ve never been to Philly. Living in L.A. right now, original from New York. It gives me NY feel but slightly different. I definitely have to visit Philadelphia soon! Thanks for showing us your city!
Your videos of Philly are 100% awesome. 100%. I want to buy a home in Fishtown in the future. Never been to Philly but seems like I'd been there. Thats how your videos are great.
You are great. Thank you. I love Center City area. At 26:17 is where I fell heading back to Windsor Suites. It was raining that day too. I saw some blocks I haven't seen before. Great train ride. I wish you can take me on tour of Philly I will pay you. Keep the video flowing.
Kind of a Black history note (here 2 1/2 years after you filmed this video). At 1:10:50 you showed us the construction site for what is now the hyper-expensive Laurel Condominums. Next door to that the older building is the Rittenhouse Plaza. IN there lived a colleague of famed opera singer and groundbreaking Black artist, (Robert) Todd Duncan, born 1903, died 1998, who was the original Porgy in Porgy and Bess among other works. Starting in 1965, he taught as a vocal coach at the Curtis Institute of Music, just off Rittenhouse Square, and his colleague who lived in the penthouse of the Rittenhouse Plaza routinely sang his praises. As young ones we already knew who Todd Duncan was. His house in Washington, DC is near the park called Dupont Circle and is a landmark. Thanks for this great if sobering tour from COVID-19 time; strange to see what we went through.
Toon watching this video made me cry. It's sad to see the streets I'm use to being crowded so void. Prayers to those who lost love ones during the pandemic
I watched this video to get a glimpse of my childhood. Born and raised 22nd and Allegheny. I use to play hooky in Center City. I don’t recognize a damn thing! Damn🤦🏼♀️
Damn! I got homesick for Phiily, and seeing what you went through during the pandemic is surprising. Halfway through the clip, I see things have changed since I left.
Just subscribed to your channel! Wonderful narration and filming. Was in Philadelphia in 1998 and would like to come back. It was a Friday night plus a very windy Saturday in March so not so many people on the streets because of the weather but the evening before it was. By far USA:s most underrated big city.
What a weird time. I was an "essential" employee in D.C. during this time and was taking the Metro in every day. Sometimes I'd come out of the Smithsonian station and I'd be the only person around. It was sort of haunting. There were a few months where it was just me and a security guard in the museum I worked at. I might go a full shift without ever actually seeing another human, only talking to a guard on the phone a couple times. The whole thing was very surreal. I don't wish to make light of all the awful stuff that happened during that time (and still is happening), but there's a weird part of me that is almost nostalgic for it. I often had the train and the bus either to myself, or there'd only be a couple other "essential" workers on it. The city was very quiet in the morning and I'd frequently be totally by myself walking from the Metro stop to my job, where I'd also have a really quiet day by myself. Not gonna lie, there were a few days where I caught up on my sleep, because there wasn't much to do, but I had to be there. And then, in the afternoon, the National Mall would be full of families, out enjoying what the city has to offer in a way I don't think people had for a long time. With all that awful stuff going on, it was like some folks were waking up to how life could be. Sadly, I think we've fallen back into old habits, but maybe not completely.
Worked at Jeff for 22 yrs. What a place. A lot of GREAT TIMES & some bad times. That place taught me a lot . You meet all kinds of ppl. NYPD pizza is the best . They got best of Philly Pizza for like 3yrs . 11th & Samson that building on that corner was (MIDTOWN DINNER) the HOT 🔥 SPOT for after hours . After leaving the Gayborhood Clubs that was the place to be and be scene. Everyone hung in their til wee hrs in the morning. We would be coming into work and the ppl would be just leaving Midtown after a long night of having fun obviously lmao. You hit all those good memory spots...thanks for the video
Is one of those subway stops, the entrance to a department store? Such history! Well except for the Comcast Center. The people in the window live together so they don’t have to social distance
cellphone stores should b essential because ppl do a lot of things with their phone plus not everyone has computers or cable/satellite service. i watch stuff on my phone all the time.
OMG .How you are taking me back.Coming up from the subway and the big Clothespin.Walking across to City Hall back in the day,,,f--k the traffic lights,YOU BETTER,RUN!!!---OMG.thank u for taking me back home-
I used to live right there on Norris street. Crazy to sdee how much the neighborhood has changed in the time I’ve been gone. Although I rarely ever saw someone in the booth taking fare to get on the EL
I used to always keep a fare card on me in case I had to outrun trouble - you never know when you need to ditch someone and getting on a train is a good way to lose someone who's hot after you, especially at night. Imagine trying to pay for a fare when you're getting pursued. After I moved to Cali - I still had one in my wallet. I can still remember the smells from the Broad Street Subway on a hot summer day - whew!
40:00 Weebles wobble, but they don't fall down, except for 2 weeks ago, at the Allegheny train el stop, some dude was dipping out standing up and dove headfirst off the platform and cracked his head open on the track. he tried to walk away like he was aight but I think he lost consciousness and someone eventually called the ambulance
nice to see your by line again. not so much ,maybe more cynacism in last year plus. doing a good job,especially folks new to phila and our extensive transport.
I used to work at 20th and market at the bottom of one of those two buildings that look identical(one commerce square I believe it was called).It was called Cutters Restaurant.New owners changed the name to Tweny-Twenty One.Sadly I saw they went out of business
TOON215 the average rent out in Philly is roughly $750-1,000 sounds about right bro? My goal is to move to Philadelphia by July into August if not by then I’ll shoot for September
Yea that should get you a home in or around northphilly, around the northeast and or the juniata section of the city. You definitely could find something for that price in a not so bad area. 🙏🏼👍🏼 yea man just take your time and make sure all your cards are in place before you make the transition. Hope you have a good move 💯👐🏽
@@alexandersergeyvichgolubko4133 Center City isn't bad from what I've seen. I've only been during the day though. Lol I have to take 2 buses and the train to get there. I don't drive.
@@alexandersergeyvichgolubko4133 Aside from Center City which is safe as can be, there are parts of Philadelphia that are ghetto, and parts of Philadelphia that are nicer than your average suburban coul de sac. It's a city of neighborhoods and every neighborhood is different. As far as public transit, it's generally safe. Someone like you who's visiting the city has no reason to get off at stops in Kensington or Frankford, which are dangerous, but you have no reason to go there and Center City is laid out in such a way that you wouldn't wind up there unless you tried.
I just realized that they had the yellow band blocking the seats by the trains conductors door. Lol. The Carvana is really so dope and it does makes for a good shot while passing by on the train or I95 💯. Omg! It's so dead down there 😳 When I walk past that Masonic temple, I am always tempted to take pics too😁. Ewww he didn't even cover his mouth properly.😫😡 Stay blessed up & safe Toon. 💯🙏💯
I loved walking go to the end of the platform as a kid. And man, was it exciting to walking between cars when the train was moving. And I dont know why but i loved Springarden station. Lol Ps look up the story of the playground at 13:26
@@whheaattzmayne3183 here is a story about it. www.inquirer.com/news/supreme-court-decision-vacant-lot-fishtown-philadelphia-adverse-possession-galdo-20190926.html
Ahh I found it. The Galdo Parcel right? The land pirate!! haha, but yeah, if the city wasn't doing shit with a disgusting lot by my house I would commandeer it as well
Actually, Fields grew up in Germantown and left when he was twelve. He did used to joke about the bank teller who absconded with $100,000 and spent it all in a week of riotous living in Philadelphia; in the thirties and forties, that actually was funny.
Yea there’s usually more foot traffic under the el but I guess the weather plus the “stay inside order” gave it slightly less foot/vehicle traffic. Appreciate you commenting. Enjoy your day 💯👐🏽
California here. What magnificent buildings. I could feel the history. Thank you for taking me with you, Mr. Toon.
I have been following you for a minute. And let me first start by saying that your a sweet man. Also want to say, thank you for all the field trips. I'm a recent amputee and bed ridden for the moment. You have done tours in the city where I grew up, and even in my neighborhood of Southwest Philly(Kingsessing). I really appreciate you so much for that. It's the only way that I can get outside. Word to the wise...please stop driving up one-way streets...lol. Stay sweet and stay safe.
Really appreciate the videos, Philly was such a wonderful experience when I was in the navy. Hard to recognize a lot of the city now, but there's always gonna be those places that you never forget, like the masonic temple, and those statues... man those were some good times
Thanks Sir, your doing a great job! Memories..1990's when l used to go to the Gallery in Center City...
Haha definitely a throwback (the gallery) .....and no problem I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment. I like documenting the city in its rawest purest form. Have a blessed day man ✊🏽
The architectural integrity of the Gallery has been destroyed by the developers that now own it.
Thanks for bringing us along. I’m definitely going to visit Center City. Thank ❤ NewJersey
This was awesome! I’ve never been to Philly. Living in L.A. right now, original from New York. It gives me NY feel but slightly different. I definitely have to visit Philadelphia soon! Thanks for showing us your city!
Your videos of Philly are 100% awesome. 100%. I want to buy a home in Fishtown in the future. Never been to Philly but seems like I'd been there. Thats how your videos are great.
This is a piece of history. I'm glad things have gotten better pandemic-wise, but I remember this period VIVIDLY. It was such a scary time.
John Wannamaker had a department store at 13th and Market. The "father of fixed selling" .
I don't know why but I enjoyed this video so much. You're a great tour guide.
You are great. Thank you. I love Center City area. At 26:17 is where I fell heading back to Windsor Suites. It was raining that day too. I saw some blocks I haven't seen before. Great train ride. I wish you can take me on tour of Philly I will pay you. Keep the video flowing.
Kind of a Black history note (here 2 1/2 years after you filmed this video). At 1:10:50 you showed us the construction site for what is now the hyper-expensive Laurel Condominums. Next door to that the older building is the Rittenhouse Plaza. IN there lived a colleague of famed opera singer and groundbreaking Black artist, (Robert) Todd Duncan, born 1903, died 1998, who was the original Porgy in Porgy and Bess among other works. Starting in 1965, he taught as a vocal coach at the Curtis Institute of Music, just off Rittenhouse Square, and his colleague who lived in the penthouse of the Rittenhouse Plaza routinely sang his praises. As young ones we already knew who Todd Duncan was. His house in Washington, DC is near the park called Dupont Circle and is a landmark. Thanks for this great if sobering tour from COVID-19 time; strange to see what we went through.
I was born and raised in Philly and didnt know this. Thanks for sharing! 💜
Toon watching this video made me cry. It's sad to see the streets I'm use to being crowded so void. Prayers to those who lost love ones during the pandemic
🙏🙏🙏♥️
I watched this video to get a glimpse of my childhood. Born and raised 22nd and Allegheny. I use to play hooky in Center City. I don’t recognize a damn thing! Damn🤦🏼♀️
Thank you for sharing your thoughts🙏🏼 appreciate you stopping buy... have a awesome day 🙌🏼✊🏽
Damn! I got homesick for Phiily, and seeing what you went through during the pandemic is surprising.
Halfway through the clip, I see things have changed since I left.
52:48 Walking around my alma mater UArts brought back good memories - I just wish that big ol' Wawa was there back then!...
Bass Keytar! Awesome man thanks for sharing your thoughts... hope you have a great day. Be safe and take care 🙏🏼
i didnt skip any ads. hope u r having a wonderful day. god bless and b safe😇😇😇
Thanks SO much for doing this video! I love your channel!!
Just subscribed to your channel! Wonderful narration and filming. Was in Philadelphia in 1998 and would like to come back. It was a Friday night plus a very windy Saturday in March so not so many people on the streets because of the weather but the evening before it was. By far USA:s most underrated big city.
crazy looking rail
💥☺️👍💥 AMAZING.... I forgotten how lonely it was at the beginning of the pandemic it was scary.
What a weird time. I was an "essential" employee in D.C. during this time and was taking the Metro in every day. Sometimes I'd come out of the Smithsonian station and I'd be the only person around. It was sort of haunting. There were a few months where it was just me and a security guard in the museum I worked at. I might go a full shift without ever actually seeing another human, only talking to a guard on the phone a couple times. The whole thing was very surreal.
I don't wish to make light of all the awful stuff that happened during that time (and still is happening), but there's a weird part of me that is almost nostalgic for it. I often had the train and the bus either to myself, or there'd only be a couple other "essential" workers on it. The city was very quiet in the morning and I'd frequently be totally by myself walking from the Metro stop to my job, where I'd also have a really quiet day by myself. Not gonna lie, there were a few days where I caught up on my sleep, because there wasn't much to do, but I had to be there. And then, in the afternoon, the National Mall would be full of families, out enjoying what the city has to offer in a way I don't think people had for a long time. With all that awful stuff going on, it was like some folks were waking up to how life could be. Sadly, I think we've fallen back into old habits, but maybe not completely.
❤❤❤❤ Enjoying this! Thank you!
Kolia Vang no problem my friend thank you for checking it out. Hope you have a wonderful day. Be safe 👐🏽💚
That big building at the end of the Parkway is the art museum. The Franklin Institute is off to the side.
Mrs. Toon is like 🤔 I know..... I put my umbrella 🌂 here somewhere..... 🤣
Worked at Jeff for 22 yrs. What a place. A lot of GREAT TIMES & some bad times. That place taught me a lot . You meet all kinds of ppl. NYPD pizza is the best . They got best of Philly Pizza for like 3yrs . 11th & Samson that building on that corner was (MIDTOWN DINNER) the HOT 🔥 SPOT for after hours . After leaving the Gayborhood Clubs that was the place to be and be scene. Everyone hung in their til wee hrs in the morning. We would be coming into work and the ppl would be just leaving Midtown after a long night of having fun obviously lmao. You hit all those good memory spots...thanks for the video
Keep safe bro... Watching now, thanks for the vid 😎👍
Enjoy what's left in your day ☑
hope u r having a blessed day
@@RUNLIKEHELL04 thanks, same to you .... I'm hanging in there ☺👍
@@jasonchristian958 me too😊😊😊
Thanks brutha I appreciate the support as always. You a real 1 👐🏽💙👐🏽🤜🏽🤛🏽🙌🏼💯 hope you maintaining through all of this
@@TOON215 im good man... Thanks 👊☑
Just watching now from Philippines.
I was raised there...took the EL to Jones school everyday...
Is one of those subway stops, the entrance to a department store? Such history! Well except for the Comcast Center. The people in the window live together so they don’t have to social distance
cellphone stores should b essential because ppl do a lot of things with their phone plus not everyone has computers or cable/satellite service. i watch stuff on my phone all the time.
Crystal Roderick yup your right it makes sense 👐🏽
Loved the downtown area good job may I ask you what are the blue busses like the color 😀💙😉
OMG
.How you are taking me back.Coming up from the subway and the big Clothespin.Walking across to City Hall back in the day,,,f--k the traffic lights,YOU BETTER,RUN!!!---OMG.thank u for taking me back home-
yay....i was waiting for a new vid.
Thanks for the support 💯💯💯👐🏽
@@TOON215 u are very welcome ❤
beautiful 💐
Downtown was me an my homies spot in the Gallery bro the chicks was in there I'm tryin tell u nice vid
downtown is very nice and clean
I used to live right there on Norris street. Crazy to sdee how much the neighborhood has changed in the time I’ve been gone. Although I rarely ever saw someone in the booth taking fare to get on the EL
I used to always keep a fare card on me in case I had to outrun trouble - you never know when you need to ditch someone and getting on a train is a good way to lose someone who's hot after you, especially at night. Imagine trying to pay for a fare when you're getting pursued. After I moved to Cali - I still had one in my wallet. I can still remember the smells from the Broad Street Subway on a hot summer day - whew!
And now you don't need a farecard in Philly! How times have changed
I was first to like
Thanks bro. Hope your staying safe thru all of this 💯🤜🏽🤛🏽✊🏽
40:00 Weebles wobble, but they don't fall down, except for 2 weeks ago, at the Allegheny train el stop, some dude was dipping out standing up and dove headfirst off the platform and cracked his head open on the track. he tried to walk away like he was aight but I think he lost consciousness and someone eventually called the ambulance
What is " toon215 " ?
I love Philly and can't wait to go back. Is it bad that I wish it was always as peaceful as it was during the lockdown?? 😂
Lol not bad at all
Shawty on sum she really missed the train like she looked at it and then looked away and then realized it ..lol
francisco velez I know I was in my head like whelp you just provided me some quality footage hahaha
@@TOON215 fr tho
nice to see your by line again. not so much ,maybe more cynacism in last year plus. doing a good job,especially folks new to phila and our extensive transport.
I used to work at 20th and market at the bottom of one of those two buildings that look identical(one commerce square I believe it was called).It was called Cutters Restaurant.New owners changed the name to Tweny-Twenty One.Sadly I saw they went out of business
Lmao the subtitles have me dead 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I love Philly I been twice after this pandemic I’ll move to Philadelphia
Dope man that’s wassup. Thanks for commenting and continue to be safe 🙏🏼✊🏽 have a great day
TOON215 the average rent out in Philly is roughly $750-1,000 sounds about right bro? My goal is to move to Philadelphia by July into August if not by then I’ll shoot for September
Yea that should get you a home in or around northphilly, around the northeast and or the juniata section of the city. You definitely could find something for that price in a not so bad area. 🙏🏼👍🏼 yea man just take your time and make sure all your cards are in place before you make the transition. Hope you have a good move 💯👐🏽
TOON215 I’m going to rent a room until I have enough money to rent a apartment plus I have a cousin in philly
great vid!!!😊😊😊
Crystal Roderick thank you thank you and thank you again my friend. I appreciate all the support. It helps a lot 🤜🏽🤛🏽👐🏽💙🙌🏼
sup? dude was standing there for the longest time and then tries to get on the train after they locked down the doors....homie looked fucked up ☝
Yeah Crystal, dude was lit up like the 4th of July! smh...
"Doors are opening" him:...
"Doors are closing" Him: Wait!
Knock knock AYYY
the following are prohibited: FUN...NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO HAVE FUN AT THIS PARK!😂😂😂
Crystal Roderick right pretty much 🤣
STAY OFF THE GRASS!
Is there any single homes or do you have only apartment buildings?
Thanks very much
nobody in sight. its like some type of Twilight Zone episode
Haha yea 😅😁
29:15, tells u a little something.The Masons Temple is right across the street from City Hall---
They Really Run the City Government behind Closed Doors !! But it's a Secret, Don't Tell Anyone!!🤝 😆
🎶Sweeeet Hooome Philadelphia!
i always found getting around in a big city to be scary. I'd get lost going from A to B 😂😂😂
Crystal Roderick nah it’s actually pretty easy once you learn the layout. 😅👍🏼
@@TOON215 i heard Philly is a dangerous city it is almost as ghetto as Baltimore, North St. Louis, Detroit. is that true?
@@alexandersergeyvichgolubko4133 Center City isn't bad from what I've seen. I've only been during the day though. Lol I have to take 2 buses and the train to get there. I don't drive.
@@jimfaust6342 how about the public transportation? overall is it safe to use?
@@alexandersergeyvichgolubko4133 Aside from Center City which is safe as can be, there are parts of Philadelphia that are ghetto, and parts of Philadelphia that are nicer than your average suburban coul de sac. It's a city of neighborhoods and every neighborhood is different. As far as public transit, it's generally safe. Someone like you who's visiting the city has no reason to get off at stops in Kensington or Frankford, which are dangerous, but you have no reason to go there and Center City is laid out in such a way that you wouldn't wind up there unless you tried.
14:54 I feel bad for her, she missed the train
At least most people are listening
Yup thanks for commenting have a great day and be safe
its dreary here in New Bedford, MA
I just realized that they had the yellow band blocking the seats by the trains conductors door. Lol. The Carvana is really so dope and it does makes for a good shot while passing by on the train or I95 💯.
Omg! It's so dead down there 😳
When I walk past that Masonic temple, I am always tempted to take pics too😁.
Ewww he didn't even cover his mouth properly.😫😡
Stay blessed up & safe Toon. 💯🙏💯
and watching more ads...fun fun
that big ol pink bear 🐻 is gonna track u down and hug u to death😂😂😂
we don't get cited for jaywalking out here
Wait till past Easter! Please provide a video.
Ok I’ll try taking a walk through the hood this week. Have a good day and be safe ✊🏽🙏🏼
@@TOON215 Be Safe 🙏but l know you will be😊
Kermit turned to stone😂😂😂😛😛😛
Why you commentin like 200 times 😂
@@rockybellbora5381 cuz I'm bored af n stoned😂😂😂
@@mikethomas1720 too funny n everyone hatin on me sayin i made 200 comments n shit. i was stoned n enjoying shit....wow😂😂😂
Do your thing Babe I was just tripping😇
@@mikethomas1720 thats cute
long are the days of sittin in our favorite joint, tearin up some food while scrolling thru our phones
Beast mode we're like the postman... Rain sun or shine! We out here! BOSTON 💪 🤣
i just got a new subscriber!
lol ur talkative.
@@LongLeggedOne when I'm bored i guess lol
@@RUNLIKEHELL04 well u are personable :)
I see u said u were from New Bedford, I used to live in the Lowell area.
@@LongLeggedOne never even been to Lowell
luvin the 🌂
It looks like Dora the explorers umbrella haha
i think yall b in trouble if that big lion statue came to life
Can you go to 46th and WFIL television where Dick Clark did American Bandstand.
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WFIL is at 46th and Market.
Are u from da 215
food must b killa out in PA
I'm liking someone can take a video of the Mass Transit Police department
Nice.. thanks, I’m in arkansascall me soda pop.
cold raw day calls for some hot n sour soup. works for me everytime!
i want the pink 🐻....yeah typical girl😂😂😂
I loved walking go to the end of the platform as a kid. And man, was it exciting to walking between cars when the train was moving. And I dont know why but i loved Springarden station. Lol
Ps look up the story of the playground at 13:26
Better jump on that now. With gentrification the prices are going up. But maybe with covid 19 crap you might be able to score !
@@suedefringe What is that playground called? I tried looking it up but so far I can't find anything
@@whheaattzmayne3183 here is a story about it. www.inquirer.com/news/supreme-court-decision-vacant-lot-fishtown-philadelphia-adverse-possession-galdo-20190926.html
Ahh I found it. The Galdo Parcel right? The land pirate!! haha, but yeah, if the city wasn't doing shit with a disgusting lot by my house I would commandeer it as well
@@whheaattzmayne3183 exactly!!!
I like taking the train between the city of philadelphia
toons. a cool dude
They didn't stay distant during the summer riots of 2020
Everybody in the train is like crazy lol
homie noddin off....sad😞😞😞
i hope u have some comfort food after all this
i luv 🐸
The great W.C. Fields once said he went to Philadelphia once and it was closed. Little did he know.
Actually, Fields grew up in Germantown and left when he was twelve. He did used to joke about the bank teller who absconded with $100,000 and spent it all in a week of riotous living in Philadelphia; in the thirties and forties, that actually was funny.
14:53 lol I know how that feels
life as we know it
i wouldnt want to touch that kiosk but u got gloves on so its not so scary
It's almost like I am legend #morelike #iamvloggin😂
14:54 he got left 😂
Maybe a good gimbal.
👍
It looked like a ghost town when the virus 1st started. 😱
Omg! Quiet as a church mouse!
It's never this quiet...not even on Sundays
Those are 40 year old Kawasaki trains
Pretty vacant
Yea there’s usually more foot traffic under the el but I guess the weather plus the “stay inside order” gave it slightly less foot/vehicle traffic. Appreciate you commenting. Enjoy your day 💯👐🏽
i don't think a stereo place is essential.
Crystal Roderick right no body need to be working on they system right now 🤣🤣🤣