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Watermelon Experts For Four Generations: How Philadelphia's Carter Melons Got Their Start And Became A Staple
At the intersection of 84th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, look closely or you'll miss the mounds of melons.
August 14, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- At the intersection of 84th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, look closely or you'll miss the mounds of melons.
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"We just don't sell melons," Joshua Carter said. "We specialize in them."
There's no parking lot or fancy technology on this roadside operation — and there's no need. The Carters are the experts and they have watermelons for any day — ripe to eat today, tomorrow or for your weekend.
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The Carter Melons spot at 84th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard in Philadelphia/CBS News Philadelphia
Joshua Carter taps a watermelon and listens to the sound it makes. Just by the sound, he can tell whether a melon is ripe or if it still needs more time/CBS News Philadelphia
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