All around stoic

Asim Ahmen took this beautiful photo of the Washington Monument Fountain framed against wispy clouds at Eakins Oval during his visit to Philadelphia on Jan. 2. Have a photo for the Big Pic? Email it to news@philadelphiaweekly.com or tag us on social at #PWBigPic.

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Alive With Color

It takes some serious art chops to craft something like this with spray paint. We know because we’ve tried (and failed miserably). However, this intricate piece is the latest along the walls of the Sunflower Philly, the community arts garden…
- Oct 3, 2019
Winter has no chill

After the week that was, we dedicate this week’s Big Picture to warmer temperatures and the only thing cold being your favorite beverage of choice. This shot, by photographer Jeff Fusco on the roof of AKA University City reminded us…
- Sep 6, 2019
Headed back

Chris Morris, a part-time crew coach at Conestoga High School, took this picture from the Schuylkill River as the crew is returning to Boathouse Row from practice. Practice ends everyday with this lap around the river bend to Boathouse Row…
- Dec 20, 2020
Keepin’ it classy

After everything this restaurant has been through, it’s nice somebody kept The “Old Original” Bookbinders name and facade. Here, the stained-glass seafood destination is glowing against the night sky. Thanks to Jeff Freedman for capturing it. Have a photo for…
- Apr 8, 2021