“This is perhaps the best rainbow I’ve ever seen from my South 46th Street porch – a welcome counteroffensive to the darkest days most of us have ever experienced.”

Photo and caption by Marshall Ledger.

West Philly photographer Kenneth Aston Jr. took these great photos today in the area of 50th and Pine Streets.

Photo by Val Layne, South St. Bernard Street.

Snow storm Jonas continues, and this is what some West Philly streets looked like as of 11 a.m. on Saturday.

According to the latest estimates, up to 23 inches of snow is expected in Philadelphia. The snow is expected to fall until about 8 p.m. on Saturday, with the heaviest period from 10:30 a.m to noon. Also watch out for gusty winds through early Sunday.

December 13, 2015 in West Philly:

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Our reader Deirdre, who has a keen eye for nature in the area (check out her Instagram account @deirdrelovestrees) spotted this cool “screaming tree wearing a crown of blossoms” at 41st and Pine Streets.

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