PHILADELPHIA UNEDITED - WHY ARE THE STORES CLOSING IN CENTER CITY PHILLY

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  • Come Sail with The Philly Captain as he rides his scooter through Center City Philadelphia. The Captain starts his ride near Rittenhouse Square and ends up near Delaware River. Go inside some of the iconic stores of Philadelphia and see some major changes happening to the City of Brotherly Love #phillycaptain #philadelphia #POV
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  • @uglyawareness1110
    @uglyawareness1110 Місяць тому +1

    Hi, just noticed my storefront, Aloha Knitting Studio at 2019 Sansom St., would have love to have a mention. Had a blessed 2+ years teaching knitting & crochet and sharing all things fiber related, spinning, yarn, a large lending library of stitching books & magazines. Relocating December 31, 2024. Thanks to all my fiber friends, patrons, Rittenhouse neighborhood & my very special & kind landlady, Miss Margaret & her family for the incredible opportunity to support the crafting community from my quaint shop on very friendly block. Special thanks also to The Welcome Church ministers, Rev. Shaunel Steinnagel & Rev. Violet Little for their support, love, prayers & gifts. Thanks also to Mrs. Sandra Wilks, Ms. Uda B.B. and Master Evan Johnson, my darling grandson & honorary Assistant Manager. Thank you, Philly Captain! Peace, love, blessings & prosperity to you & yours.

  • @jackiejeffries308
    @jackiejeffries308 Місяць тому +1

    Enjoyed that tour glad to see other parts of Philly beside Kensington thanks😊

  • @cidsanta4204
    @cidsanta4204 Рік тому +12

    Love the priceless fun facts from a real Philadelphian! Always a good time! 😎

  • @dglorious1269
    @dglorious1269 Рік тому +9

    And speaking of the best largest public restrooms back in the day, Imma take ya way back. Gimbel's, Wanamaker's and Lit Brothers had the absolute best swanky restrooms in Center City. The best everything period. Wow I really miss those stores. 🙂
    Edit: Philly has the best murals. There's a group of wonderful artists that does them, getting the talented children artists of Philly involved. 😎 Nice video, I've liked and subscribed. 🙂

  • @stephenpugh2227
    @stephenpugh2227 Рік тому +18

    From Philly. I went to the High School for the Creative and Performing Arts with my Buddies Tony Luke and Franco Borda. I now live in Key West and I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work

  • @kathysanders3915
    @kathysanders3915 Рік тому +4

    Horn and hardart restaurant was where you could get he big piece of pie 😋

  • @grungerfox1571
    @grungerfox1571 Рік тому +3

    Been watching your vids. Love the stuff you show and explain. I live next to the city now. I love going to Philly! Its a one of a kind city!

  • @joshledford8921
    @joshledford8921 Рік тому +2

    I worked at the Macy's building on the 4th floor and top floor for an advertising company.
    I loved working there and just walking around the area on my lunch breaks. Then I would take the L home. I miss Philly! I live in Ohio now. Def. want to come back and visit soon.

  • @Harvardfacebook
    @Harvardfacebook Рік тому +4

    Hi Captain, out of all the videos made of Philadelphia and Kensington, you're the most informative and the most enjoyable to watch and listen to. Please keep up the great work.

  • @GwynethLV
    @GwynethLV 8 місяців тому +1

    Watched the whole way Captain Great Video, lovely buildings as always 😊

  • @MightyMouseFan78
    @MightyMouseFan78 Рік тому +7

    Great vid and history tour as always Captain. My dad and stepmom are actually Quaker. Philly has so many little spots that others just don't know about...always nice to just get out and explore our fine city. Go Phillies...I told you a few months ago at the Phillies game when things weren't looking too good...always believe in...The Hunt for Red October!

  • @GhostsAreNaturesPhotos
    @GhostsAreNaturesPhotos Рік тому +3

    Amazing tour. Thank you for taking the time to share.

  • @daveassanowicz186
    @daveassanowicz186 Рік тому +11

    @32:29 it blows my mind that there are any Subway sandwiches in Philadelphia. WE EAT HOAGIES!

    • @LifeofMarie267
      @LifeofMarie267 Рік тому +3

      Exactly!

    • @wolfy1987
      @wolfy1987 5 місяців тому

      I was amazed they survived as long as they did when you had so many better local sandwich options for the same price

  • @travelandeats8518
    @travelandeats8518 Рік тому +1

    One of my ultimate dead ass reasons I loveee Philly: Artwork.
    There like art glass walls randomly throughout the city. Murals!

  • @Andrew-hb2cs
    @Andrew-hb2cs Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @francisdv
    @francisdv 6 місяців тому +1

    Yo Cuz!! Loved the unedited vid man!!

  • @cindyjoyner1426
    @cindyjoyner1426 Рік тому +2

    I really enjoyed the scoot! Lots of fun!!! 😊

  • @joeygirlusa
    @joeygirlusa Рік тому +4

    Your great! Very entertaining as well! Just subscribed! Be safe on that scooter! 😂😂

  • @richardellis-fe3yj
    @richardellis-fe3yj Рік тому +5

    There is a church right in the middle of the 2 Comcast skyscrapers built in 1855 that's awesome looking 2,century side by side

  • @recl971
    @recl971 Рік тому +4

    Your passion for Philly shines with these scooter videos
    I gotta catch you on one of your walking tours when im in Philly
    Luv ya CUZ

  • @explorers1979
    @explorers1979 Рік тому +5

    Billy from Philly here. Great vlog Captain! lovin' it!

  • @candacefisk4581
    @candacefisk4581 Рік тому +6

    Love your Scoot videos! Your information is amazing! Thank You!

  • @TheGnomestead
    @TheGnomestead Рік тому +4

    Goin on a looooong history scoot! Nice!
    The Wanamakers building at Christmas. Good memories. Not sure your old enough to remember the Christmas monorail on the 8th floor.
    Nice tour of the city Cap
    #capuncut #allthewayclub

    • @ThePhillyCaptain
      @ThePhillyCaptain  Рік тому +1

      I don’t remember the monorail. It is currently on display at the please touch museum

    • @hlee4012
      @hlee4012 Рік тому +1

      Oh yeah

  • @KirkandRA
    @KirkandRA Рік тому +5

    Hey Capt. I’m an Adam the Woo fan and got to say your content is much better than what I saw on ATW channel. New subscriber btw 👍. I now understand your passion for Philly

  • @eugeniovazquez1483
    @eugeniovazquez1483 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful downtown , better than NY

  • @dannfish
    @dannfish Рік тому +2

    thanks for posting.

  • @thinkglobalactlocal4898
    @thinkglobalactlocal4898 Рік тому +2

    AWESOME HISTORICAL in depth tour...Thank U

  • @edward.jantonelly3183
    @edward.jantonelly3183 Рік тому +7

    Hey Capt. Love the Philly scooter tour the Philly municipal building had the ex-c commissioner / Mayor Frank Rizzo Statue. It was there for years!
    LOVE THE RICH HISTORY OF OUR CITY OF PHILADELPHIA 😊
    GLAD YOU'RE MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.😊 YOUR THE BEST.!! GOD BLESS AND BE SAFE.😊

  • @scotttrace2700
    @scotttrace2700 Рік тому +2

    Hi there captain big fan of the phillies and philly overall greetings from germany bud

  • @mikeleone1347
    @mikeleone1347 Рік тому +1

    That North Portal of City Hall is the most beautiful entrance/exist. The colored marble columns are beautiful .... And you can see down to the foundations, which are like 20 feet / 6 meters thick in places ...

  • @SuzanneA618
    @SuzanneA618 Рік тому +2

    I went to the DiBruno Bros in the Wayne area, super nice🎉 Delicious brunch❤

  • @1987phillybilly
    @1987phillybilly Рік тому +3

    Hey Capt! Love the channel! My Ex-wife got me watching after you visited the Penn Museum

  • @garylipkin5752
    @garylipkin5752 Рік тому +2

    Love your videos. I grew up in NE. Philly eating soft pretzels with mustard and cherry water ice. Now living in Lone Star Texas. Sure miss Philly. Thanks for the videos. My old friend Andreas dad owned Tony’s Tavern in Port Richmond back in the day. Go Birds

  • @michaeltischuk7972
    @michaeltischuk7972 Рік тому +1

    You've got that Philly brogue going. Good job.

  • @justbarry587
    @justbarry587 Рік тому +1

    A very nice tour. 😊TY Sir

  • @warrenkemmer1307
    @warrenkemmer1307 Рік тому +1

    I swear I think the same architects and construction that built Philly they built Baltimore also. The city halls look exactly the same and the row houses and the older buildings look so similar.

  • @iTzDritte
    @iTzDritte Рік тому +1

    19:03 The disabled is the one minority group that anyone might join on any day of their lives. ADA-accessible places are great for everyone.

  • @dglorious1269
    @dglorious1269 Рік тому +4

    Basically stores are closing everywhere not just Philly. The economy has been bad for many many many years now with no real recovery. And the pandemic didn't help anything. And Philly does have some beautiful areas like Rittenhouse Square,I love the parks around there. That's my hometown, and I hate the bad rap that it gets. Philly has some of the most helpful, kindest, coolest people in the world.😎

  • @Billy-USA
    @Billy-USA Рік тому +1

    Good video thanks

  • @wr-co2fn
    @wr-co2fn Рік тому +31

    Why are the stores in Center City closing ? Let’s all think really hard and maybe we can come up with the answer ! 😂

  • @jackiejeffries308
    @jackiejeffries308 Місяць тому +1

    Anywhere close to the Mutters Museum fantastic place to visit

  • @mehdibensalem-y7q
    @mehdibensalem-y7q Рік тому +2

    so cool. (Merci)

  • @kathysanders3915
    @kathysanders3915 Рік тому +2

    No public restrooms at the new bus station so stupid

  • @robkenny100
    @robkenny100 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for showing me around Philadelphia!! I’d love to show you around my hometown of Lafayette Indiana sometime! ❤ I really enjoy your content!!

  • @adventureswithalexia
    @adventureswithalexia Рік тому +2

    I liked your tour of the city. Relaxing and informative. Also can you peddle the scooter if it runs out of batteries?

  • @markwilliams3199
    @markwilliams3199 Рік тому +3

    I really enjoyed this type of video. More of this, and keep the baseball vlogs coming!

  • @dianecarlberg8002
    @dianecarlberg8002 Рік тому +2

    I want to say its nice to see Philadelphia without watching the zombies on Kensington. Thanks.

    • @marcusleja7133
      @marcusleja7133 Рік тому

      What??? There is more to Philadelphia than tranq use??

  • @robertdredden5474
    @robertdredden5474 Рік тому +5

    Jeeze be safe Captain! People are nuts!

  • @zzkeokizz
    @zzkeokizz Рік тому +3

    Good for you thinking of your grandpa. I have cerebral palsy but I can walk, and drive a car. I help people with disabilities get around because I want them to have autonomy.

  • @rjstevensjr68
    @rjstevensjr68 Рік тому +3

    Hey Captain that was really good love that

  • @vincechiro3303
    @vincechiro3303 Рік тому +2

    Great video Cap , good work !

  • @DeanDewnuffun
    @DeanDewnuffun Рік тому +4

    I've no interest at all in touring most US cities now, including Philly. If I want to experience crime I'll just watch youtube.
    You cannot have civil society with certain elements within it.

  • @brianf4342
    @brianf4342 Рік тому +4

    Awesome video captain! Can you do one on Columbia ballpark? Not to much about what happened to it.

  • @LetterArtist
    @LetterArtist Рік тому +1

    Thanks Captain! Great video!!

  • @bob4364
    @bob4364 Рік тому

    Hey PHILLY CAPTAIN, I enjoyed your unedited scoot video thru Center City..Enjoy, stay cool & TOODLES...

  • @guynelson2341
    @guynelson2341 Рік тому

    49:00 Cool mosaic !!! Totally groovy !

  • @kevingartland723
    @kevingartland723 Рік тому +7

    "No refunds dickhead, your on your own" and John Wanamaker said "That's bullshit"🤣

  • @SusanWalters-bp9oi
    @SusanWalters-bp9oi Рік тому

    So mad I will be out of town and can not tour with you. But, taking two of my grans on a family trip. Hope you will do another tour at some point.

  • @soundscaper18
    @soundscaper18 Рік тому

    Awesome tour 💯💯💯💯

  • @thinkglobalactlocal4898
    @thinkglobalactlocal4898 Рік тому

    i knew i subscribed to your channel for a reason, U workde @ BOYD's !!
    i use to shop at the market st location in 1983 to 1986 when i enlisted in the military

  • @Lifeworthliving425
    @Lifeworthliving425 Рік тому +2

    The most beautiful suits a man can buy at Boyd’s

  • @josephgioielli
    @josephgioielli Рік тому

    I saw you first with Adam. This video won me over.

  • @stevenjosefoski7720
    @stevenjosefoski7720 Рік тому

    Hey Captain I really enjoyed this video your nonstop knowledge is great #piss

  • @willyfromphlly812
    @willyfromphlly812 Рік тому +2

    The scoots vids are my fave.

  • @Glumclam
    @Glumclam Рік тому

    Did the black wall building used to be horn and hardarts? There was one at K & A.

  • @pistonpilot
    @pistonpilot Рік тому +1

    Horn and Hardarts

  • @pistonpilot
    @pistonpilot Рік тому

    Monday evening. I don't remember Philly so dead.

  • @Linda-gc6mt
    @Linda-gc6mt Рік тому

    Kensington residents wouldn't have a chance to even sight see here looks too rich...

  • @Outofpocket215
    @Outofpocket215 Рік тому

    T.I. started doing comedy 😂😂

  • @mtheaney
    @mtheaney Рік тому

    How can I find out about future walking tours? I follow your channel, but I don't get notifications from that.

  • @stevenleslie8557
    @stevenleslie8557 Рік тому

    Why, indeed

  • @tfromcleveland3741
    @tfromcleveland3741 Рік тому

    4:30 random dude, you aren’t helping by laughing at that joke :)

  • @alasone
    @alasone Рік тому +1

    No way have you got Primark in the US 😂 I thought it was a UK only store

  • @grannyrice8983
    @grannyrice8983 Рік тому +4

    Uhhh crime? 🤔

  • @barbarajeancravero7541
    @barbarajeancravero7541 Рік тому

    On the Cheese; Provolone, Extra Sharp. Only cheese a friend of mine is addicted to.

  • @christinecollins6648
    @christinecollins6648 Рік тому

    Barnes an noble moved, thought it simply closed

  • @cdrum5994
    @cdrum5994 Рік тому +2

    (Violent) crime.

  • @richardmccullough5310
    @richardmccullough5310 Рік тому +1

    Hey Captain any updates on Saturday

    • @ThePhillyCaptain
      @ThePhillyCaptain  Рік тому +3

      Meet me for a walking history tour on July 22 at 11 AM meet me behind the big Ferris wheel

  • @empororhenkel3432
    @empororhenkel3432 Рік тому +1

    Drain the swamp … wake up

  • @marcusleja7133
    @marcusleja7133 Рік тому +1

    The major retail stores are closing, but Philly is building more condos. Is the intent to house the Kensington homeless in them? 😊😊

  • @mrbutch308
    @mrbutch308 Рік тому

    Rents are too high, that's why.

  • @seanwhatshisname1831
    @seanwhatshisname1831 Рік тому

    U sound like that guy that does the bad commercials on radio

  • @geneporreca3848
    @geneporreca3848 Рік тому

    Macy's light show at Christmas is the Best!!

  • @keithninesling6057
    @keithninesling6057 Рік тому

    Entertaining video of Center City, but misses an important point: the overzealous redevelopment of this area. Two huge office/mixed use buildings are presently in construction, one nearly complete, down around South 7th Street below Market. These buildings are making this neighborhood cramped, almost claustrophobic, reducing sunlight and air circulation, adding to the already horrendous vehicular and pedestrian traffic congestion in the area. And, new buildings of smaller scale are also adding to the crowding, as the structures have no setbacks from the sidewalks. The character of the neighborhood is being needlessly changed due to flawed zoning variances. This issue would serve as a fruitful basis for another clip, Captain. But, thanx for your effort on this one.

  • @JD-11568
    @JD-11568 Рік тому +1

    You have a Pittsburgh accent, you kinda sound like Myron Cope.

  • @pistonpilot
    @pistonpilot Рік тому

    What day of the week was this taken? Is Philly so dead?

  • @daveassanowicz186
    @daveassanowicz186 Рік тому

    What's on my mind is; If you put the Wolfman on a rocket and sent him to the moon, would he be a werewolf all the time?

  • @redcamaro581
    @redcamaro581 Рік тому

    Why stores are closing u figure it out why eeeek Eeeeeek Eeeeeek

  • @Day1Adventures
    @Day1Adventures Рік тому

    Yea t.I. Classic cd

  • @libertyandcheesesteaks8928
    @libertyandcheesesteaks8928 Рік тому

    edited at 18:05 PSH

  • @dglorious1269
    @dglorious1269 Рік тому

    Yo whaddaya doin?! it looked like you were about to run over somebody! 😦
    You should know better, Philadelphian's don't play that. 😄 Respect the personal space and get out in the street.

  • @theirmom4723
    @theirmom4723 Рік тому

    You just broke about 5 common traffic laws

    • @ThePhillyCaptain
      @ThePhillyCaptain  Рік тому +1

      No such thing as traffic laws in Philadelphia

    • @marcusleja7133
      @marcusleja7133 Рік тому

      As the Philly Captain has shown us in the past, you can even drive with no insurance in Philly!

  • @adelaideabdur1
    @adelaideabdur1 4 місяці тому

    I watched you several times and my complaint is that you do not know enough history I.e. ST JOHN church on 13th Street or the Earl theater on 12th &market. When you want to west Philly you did not mention Catheral cemetery which help build the bacilla on 18th street. LEARN MORE HISTORY.

  • @drwhodsds3778
    @drwhodsds3778 Рік тому

    Your a trip..😂

  • @VICSWEB1
    @VICSWEB1 Рік тому

    captain, are you moving to florida? to become the tampa captain?

  • @justmikehk
    @justmikehk Рік тому

    jawn

  • @johnlupo3919
    @johnlupo3919 Рік тому

    watch your mouth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @datangledangler2270
    @datangledangler2270 Рік тому +1

    There are a couple of good record stores on haddon Ave in collingswood. Do a video over there. It's nice.

  • @dmacnic
    @dmacnic Рік тому

    Very cool. The City of Brotherly Love. All the good people just walking around doing their thing.

  • @dmagnus4974
    @dmagnus4974 Рік тому +1

    its a dump lol, if thats one of the fancier spots id hate to see the other parts