Every neighborhood, every town and every city has one and in most cases it’s enough just to know they exist. It’s the person that embodies and personifies the notion of community in just about everything they do. If you’re from Philadelphia, or live in the Philadelphia area, then there’s a good chance you know one of the most popular of these community ambassadors. His name is Anthony Gargano, otherwise known as “Cus.”
Me and Cus at the Market
Gargano is an accomplished author, a TV personality and host of the mid-day sports radio program on 610 WIP (AM) with co-host Glen Macnow. If you’ve never heard this show, and you don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy it, then click here (Podcasts) and have a listen. What you’ll hear is someone who brings you right into the heartbeat of the Greater Philadelphia region, the couch of his living room, and at times into his heart; especially when he talks about his son. There’s an authenticity to his approach on and off the radio and since this project is about sports, kids and community I simply couldn’t resist grabbing a photo with him and writing a quick post.
In our neighborhood, (Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey) Big Cus embodies sports, community, and family. To see him and Little Cus strolling through the Italian Market in Philadelphia made perfect sense. Giving him a shout out on our blog does too. (By the way, a picture does not constitute an autograph. Listeners will understand)
If you’ve got someone like Gargano in your town then please share with us his/her name and what makes them the ambassador of your community.
Enjoy some pics from the Italian Market and get there when you can – great place.
