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SPRING FLING 2021: FDR’s First Women’s Contest
Looking around FDR and seeing nothing but queens — and I mean only Queens — fired up, ripping in every direction, nearly running into each other, stoking each other up, and just straight going for it, reassures the female presence at DIYs (especially FDR) is well worth paying attention to. The energy is there. It’s authentic. It’s intense.
Last Days of Alter Street – video
“All good things must come to an end, and we had a damn good run. … Keep reading
Alter Street / South Philly Bowl – Philadelphia
On Saturday September 22nd, 2018 the massive skateboarding community of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania came together for … Keep reading
FDR – July 4th, 2018
Words and photos by Bran Monahan Tired of your traditional “safe” Fourth of July? Are … Keep reading
FDR Skatepark – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
FDR Skatepark began its life in 1996 with a few small obstacles built by the City of Philadelphia in an attempt to meet the needs of a growing community. In true D-I-Y fashion, local skaters soon gathered their resources and began the ongoing construction of a space of their own design. Today, FDR is recognized throughout the world as a landmark in the skateboarding community. It has been host to heroes, villains, triumph, and tragedy…
The Warehouse / Alter Street – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Everybody needs a place to call their own, and it sure helps if that place has pool coping. Getting a private indoor setup together is a giant pain in the ass, but the reward of skating a place that’s exactly what you want to skate is unbeatable. All I can say is- if you’re thinking about it, just go for it; its a lot to do but you’ll figure it out.