The last time we visited someone in Philly was a number of years ago, but it was getting really bad then too. We had to go through that formerly beautiful area on the Ben Franklin Parkway (near where the Franklin Institute and the Art Museum are located), and there were hordes of homeless people living there along the street, in tents, and boxes, and various other things. They were homeless, and I believe a lot of them had various drug and alcohol problems, as well as nasty, unsanitary, public bodily function habits. It was such a shame for everyone involved.
Now, to compound that situation, the extremely heightened danger of living in or visiting cities like that these days (due to Soros' DA's, weird politicians, and out-of-control, violent punks), makes it even worse.
I had to look up
"McGillin's Old Ale House". They have an interesting web site. I don't know if they are still as good as you remember them, or if it is a safe place to go, but if you ever decide to visit there again, I would recommend you go with a large, heavily-armed group.
:-) (I bet they have fun there on St. Paddy's day!)
(You mentioned you were in a band there. I know that "youtube" wasn't around yet, when Rizzo and Green were mayors, but did you happen to have any videos from back then of you and your band that you later uploaded to youtube?)
We had to go through that formerly beautiful area on the Ben Franklin Parkway (near where the Franklin Institute and the Art Museum are located), and there were hordes of homeless people living there along the street, in tents, and boxes, and various other things. They were homeless, and I believe a lot of them had various drug and alcohol problems, as well as nasty, unsanitary, public bodily function habits. It was such a shame for everyone involved. ~
Aw, I hate to hear that. That area was nice back then. I remember a few of us being a tad inebriated one Saturday night and feeling compelled to run (and walk) up the Art Museum steps and…well, you know. Had to be done. Hahahaha
There were bums as they were called back then, but they were only seen here and there on occasion. No tents or any kind of habitats. We bought them sandwiches and Cokes sometimes.
…but did you happen to have any videos from back then of you and your band that you later uploaded to youtube?)
LOL - All I have are a few still photos and a couple of flyers.