Pete Checchia ART (work with models)

If the Venezuelan sailors were enemy combatants, then the 2nd strike is a war crime.

If the Venezuelan sailors weren’t enemy combatants, then both strikes are criminal murder.

It’s that simple.

Trump’s size obsession has put him at odds with the architect, who reportedly argues the 90,000 sq. ft. ballroom would overshadow the 55,000 sq. ft. White House, violating basic architectural principles.

It's, ultimately, another illustration of crumbling checks and balances trib.al/zYiFK4m

Jorge Luis Vega’s
Mariposas Rendezvous.
We are OPEN today! 2pm - 6pm
Pete Checchia Photography & Arts 733 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia PA
Regular hours:
Thursday 5 - 8pm
Friday 5 - 9pm
Saturday - 2 - 9pm
Sunday 2 - 6pm

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Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111

As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.

And you think they’ll last?

You’re so right.
A fascinating phenomenon, & podcast. Its interesting that at least in part gooning has it’s origin story in the pandemic. Growing up in the 80’s i watched the Aids Pandemic scare people away from sex & the 60s/70s sexual revolution & into creating all kinds of fetish communities.

I hope you can make it to Philly in February maybe?
Possibly i could do NY.

Mariposas Rendezvous is up and it’s running! The work of Jorge Luis Vega! #art at Pete Checchia Photography & Arts 733 N. 2nd st. in #Philly
#paint #galleryshow #exhibit #PuertoRico

Don't worry NY Post the gays are here to stay.

This is infuriating

Sometimes photoshoots are just WILD.

Getting colorful with Pete Checchia

Limited available for June on the West Coast!

Booking the Northeast (my first trip into NYC this year August 8 - 11 and only trip to Boston/RI/NH August 12 - 16)

And available in North Carolina ALL of July.

Dinosex was earth shaking events.

And in another stunningly predictable move the Democrats have thrown themselves under the bus.

Voters want a Democratic Party that fights back against the forces that have rigged the system and made their lives more difficult.

A party that comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable —not a party that buckles and capitulates.

When will party leadership learn this lesson?

Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.

The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.

The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.

People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.

And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.

Tonight was a very bad night.

Woohoo!!

YouTube video by RosaliaVEVO ROSALÍA - Berghain (Official Video) feat. Björk & Yves Tumor

So good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=htQB...

As number 200 thank you for entertaining my idea of photographing you. I know you graciously declined but stranger things have happened and I might just ask you again one of these days. ; )

On the face of it if you are inclined to think this is hyperbolic think again about the influence & ability to do terrible things combined with the opportunity to do horrific things and the scope of the harm makes Nancy pretty damned correct about that.

"A vile creature. The worst thing on the face of the earth."

Former Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) didn't mince her words when asked about the president in an interview with CNN. Watch—

Welcome to bluesky Maya!

Trump Officials Move Into Military Residences in D.C. Area

They are bunkering down.

Trump Officials Move Into Military Residences in D.C. Area www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/u...

Benita Valente, acclaimed soprano and Philadelphia icon, dies at 91 Soprano Benita Valente, who died on Oct. 24 at 91, was a singular talent beloved worldwide and adored in Philadelphia. She leaves behind an interwoven legacy of musical excellence and cultural influen...

A thousand thanks to photographer Pete Checchia (@brdstrbare.bsky.social) for taking a few minutes during a time of grief to contribute to this obituary for Benita Valente, who left us last week. Additional gratitude to WRTI's @natechinen.bsky.social for tapping me to write it

Thank you @brucehodges.bsky.social and @natechinen.bsky.social and WRTI for this lovely testimonial to my amazing Mom and her wonderful life of art, family, and friends. #music #art #benitavalente

Thank you Bruce, this is a beautiful tribute to my amazing Mom and her lovely profound life.

Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.