The Focus Philly 2007 event featured the work of ASMP’s photographers and the great neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Photographers were challenged to capture the spirit of Philadelphia on an exploration of the neighborhoods in which they live and work: the neighborhoods they love. I chose to go back to the neighborhood of Fox Chase, where I grew up and lived for most of my life. My portrait entitled: “Mom and Pop’s Place” featured Gladys, a neighborhood icon and owner of Vogt’s candy store which was established 1937 by her parents. The store has been a favorite stop for lemon head lovers and penny candy connoisseurs for decades~
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