Fat Albert probably won't be there.
He grew up in the Richard Allen Homes project mostly in the imagination of Bill Cosby, who, in his comedy routines, recounted their adventures as kids in the iconic North Philadelphia public-housing project.
But hundreds of others are expected to attend the 22nd Annual Richard Allen Homes Reunion, Saturday at Lemon Hill, 33rd and Poplar streets, in Fairmount Park.
The Original Richard Allen Committee is hosting the annual picnic starting at noon. The group will use the occasion to introduce a video documentary that includes images of the project dating back to the '40s, and interviews with 21 current and former residents, including Philadelphia Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell and jazz saxophonist Bootsie Barnes.
The daylong reunion will feature free food and the presentation of awards and scholarships.
— John F. Morrison
