Blue Collared Journalism: September 2006

Comcast Building Construction

Construction on the new Comcast Building, slated to become the tallest in the city, has already reached near heights of the highest skyscrapers in the city.

Bomb Squad gear (Spot News)

A bomb robot is displayed on Temple's campus as part of a Philadelphia Police Bomb Squad information session Thursday, Sept. 28.

Bomb Squad personnel show off the lates in Bomb Suit technology. This 75 lb. protective attire can protect an officer in the event of an explosion from up to 10 yards away.

Philadelphia's Chinatown

Two fireman carry a fan after fighting an electrical fire on Sept. 20.

Gridiron Glory

Reeaaaddddddday??!!!

SET!!

HIIIKE!

"Rocky" Statue Moves Back Where it Belongs

"Long time no see." The beloved "Rocky" statue is back home: the Philadelphia Art Museum, although, this time it's on the front lawn, not the top of the steps.

"Rocky" fanatic Gwen Shellenberger a.k.a Grandma Balboa shows who's really the champ.

A man displays a spray-painted glass pane depicting a "Rocky" scene during Stallone's speech.
Stallone greets a fan on his way to the podium

Camped up in the ABC 6 news van, a video technician edits a live feed as Stallone takes the podium.

"Rocky" superfans Tyler Finch and Pete Starks (L to R) get pumped up for Stallone's speech on the front lawn of the Art Museum

Sept. 11 Five years later

In the days following the Sept. 11 attacks, the flag re-emerged as the ultimate symbol of our nation's unity. Five years later, however, our nation hangs in the balance and our unity is "up in the air."

Ninjas of Improv- Philly Fringe Festival

"Ninjas" of Improv Bob Binney and Tony DiGerolamo (from L to R) take the stage at the Raven Lounge as part of the Philly Fringe Festival Thurs, Sept 14.