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Jimmy Viola

BSR Contributor Since August 27, 2025

Jimmy Viola (he/him) has worked as a freelance writer and photographer in Philadelphia for two decades. He enjoys covering anything that gives him a compelling reason to step outside of and talk to strangers.

Jimmy Viola (he/him) has worked as a freelance writer and photographer in Philadelphia for two decades. He enjoys covering anything that gives him a compelling reason to step outside of and talk to strangers. He is a classically trained bassist of 30 years, beginning in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania's public school orchestra, and continues to play in several rock and roll bands by night.

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Windfelder and Jolles in all black attire at a store counter look to camera, a wall of apparel lined behind them

Celebrating punk rock and 20 years of Crash Bang Boom

Rocking out on South Street
Crash Bang Boom, the colorful rock and roll destination that opened in wake of Zipperhead’s closing, celebrates 20 years of business this summer. Jimmy Viola profiles.
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B&W portrait, Labold in casualwear sits on a small bench outside, during daylight, wearing sunglasses looking to his right

Stamp making with your friendly neighborhood mailperson, Greg Labold

Putting a stamp on it
Mailperson and artist Greg Labold hosts a rubber stamp making workshop, and talks about his journey into a new career while rediscovering his creative work. Jimmy Viola previews.
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Jimmy Viola

Profiles 4 minute read