Philly and Philbert

October 23, 2009

Seattleites love our “Porker with a Purpose,” the Pike Place Market’s very own giant bronze piggy bank, Rachel the Pig. She patiently greets visitors from around the world under the Market’s world-famous neon clock and sign, while raising anywhere from $4,000 to $8,000 a year for the Pike Place Market Foundation. The Market Foundation manages the four social-service agencies within the Market–the Downtown Food Bank, Preschool and Child Car, Medical Clinic, and Senior Center.

Braiden and Philbert

While in Philadelphia, we visited the Reading Terminal Market and met Philbert, who was modeled after Rachel. Philly’s version isn’t as user-friendly as Seattle’s model–since there’s a sign around Philbert’s neck asking that people NOT climb on his back. Harrumph.

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