What is City Wide Special?
City Wide Special is more than a cheap drink special found through the Philadelphia area. It’s a feeling, it’s a statement, and it’s a mentality. If you’ve spent any amount of time in the city of Philadelphia, or just happen to have met someone who calls Philadelphia home, you’ve probably felt it. It’s the feeling of being with family while in a crowded arena filled with strangers. It’s knowing that despite the narrative that this is a second rate city, that there is something beautiful and unique about Philadelphia, even if those on the outside can’t see it. It’s a love for this city, and everything that it stands for; from it’s rich history, to it’s sports teams. Throughout every corner of Philadelphia, there is something to offer. You just have to be looking for it. Philadelphia is special. Some people may disagree or even dislike the city and those who call it home. If you don’t like us… We don’t care.
About Me
My name is Marcus Barr, and I am a Web and Graphic Designer with a passion for all things Philadelphia. I am a proud to call Philadelphia my home, and truly believe this is one of the greatest cities in the world. All of the t-shirt designs on this site were created by me, however they are not for sale. This is simply a website created to share some of my work, and showcase my abilities as a web designer.
A few words about
My History
I was born on November 20th, 1988, in Chester, Pennsylvania.
After growing up Deleware County, I Graduated from Strath Haven High School with honors.
I attended the University of New Hampshire on an athletic and academic scholarship. I graduated in the Summer of 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. After graduation, I took a corporate position at Aramark after working for them at Citizens Bank Park throughout high school and college.
I begin my career in digital marketing at Hartford Funds as a Marketing Associate. Eventually I am promoted to Senior Marketing Associate, and begin to take on more duties related to content management within our CMS.
My work with digital content management and design pays off and I am offered the position of Web Designer for the Strategic Marketing Team at Hartford Funds.
I am still working as a Web Designer at Hartford Funds. I continue to build out my design and web development skill-set each and every day, preparing for my next career opportunity.