Down on Richmond Street, at the intersection of East Clearfield Street, traffic is sparse. An occasional 18-wheeler drives down the road and most of the stores, from the bakery to the bar to the bookstore, [continue reading…]
Eliza Maria has been modeling since she was 14 years old. When she began her career as a model, professionals in the Philadelphia fashion industry did not take her seriously, because of her inexperience. “Everyone [continue reading…]
While the one year anniversary of Sister Muhammad’s Kitchen re-opening approaches, the staff couldn’t help but appreciate how much of an impact the restaurant has had in the community. In 2011, Sister Muhammad Kitchen was [continue reading…]
Summer will bring in a fresh start to the Frankford area, as the Frankford Friends School will welcome in a new head of the school. It will be a major shift for both students and the newcomer, [continue reading…]
The JNA Institute of Culinary Arts has graduated more than 2,000 students over the last 26 years. Stephanie DeLeeuw doesn’t expect that number to stop growing anytime soon. “The restaurant business never dies,” DeLeeuw, the [continue reading…]
“We ride together, we die together,” Jamil Pines-Elliott said of the bond that he and his twin brother Jalil have. The Pines-Elliott twins have spent the last four years playing basketball at Germantown Friends. The team was [continue reading…]
The Legendary Dobbs used its popularity in the Philadelphia music scene for a worthwhile cause. The renowned live music venue on South Street hosted The Truce Initiative’s inaugural benefit. Founded by Chuck Ahrens, the eight-month-old, [continue reading…]
A few months ago, John Graves was your average teacher at Birney Elementary School in the Logan section of Philadelphia. Now, at 28 years old, he is owner of Heres2CoolStuff Clothing Store and CEO of JGP [continue reading…]
With the Philadelphia mayoral election coming up, each section of the city has its own concerns and expectations about which candidate will take on the title. Philadelphia’s diversity shines through in many cases; however, elections [continue reading…]
Tyrone Akins and Brian Holland knew that they didn’t want to be in the pharmaceutical business forever. At the same time, they knew that if they opened a business that it had to be unique [continue reading…]
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