Philly Tales

Can you believe it? The summer is almost over, and it seems like it just started. This summer will be memorable, but mostly for the wrong reasons. ...

When you live in one place for a long time, you get comfortable with your surroundings, get used to the people who live near you, and become accust...

By Harry Hallman Kensington had a lot of hot rods, and in fact the whole country was crazy for hot rods in the ’50s and ’60s. Movies such as Rebel...

By Harry Hallman The other day while I was lying on my two thousand dollar lounge chair by my million dollar pool in Hollywood and talking to Scarl...

Making a Buck By Harry Hallman Ben Franklin famously said, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Obviously, he didn’t grow up in the Kensington sectio...

2020 will not be a year remembered for a time when we gathered in large crowds to celebrate Independence day by watching fireworks. To be honest, a...

Kensington dads, in my era, came in all flavors. Some drank too much, others were overbearing,  and some ignored their kids. Most dads, however, di...

Aah, the smell of fresh air blending with the salt of the ocean; there’s nothing quite like it.  It makes you feel healthier, invigorates you, and ...

After over forty-five years of founding, running, and participating in creative marketing companies, I finally did what I was meant to do. I became...

I remember as a small child walking down Wishart Street with a friend. I stepped on a crack in the sidewalk, and my friend yelled: “Step on a crack...

If I were a billionaire, I would create three badges of honor. I would award a Silver Star to all healthcare workers, EMTs, and first responders wh...