North Philadelphia

“There is a shortage of role models,” said Felipe Castro, executive director and founder of Children’s Safe Harbor Inc., more locally known as Amparo de la Niñez Inc. Castro’s wife, Iris Myrtha Castro, co-founded the company with him

When Sarah Stolfa created the business plan for the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, she thought it would be a commercial enterprise. But she soon realized that the community needed something more. “For profit galleries represent

Foster Trophy and Awards Co. has been located in North Central since 1968 where it was first established by William Foster’s parents.  The business is the third oldest on Cecil B. Moore Avenue and located at 1718

Some people want nothing more than to find an old-fashioned barber shop–the type of barber shop where everyone knows each other on a first-name basis and feels right at home. The sound of clippers buzzing

Hunting Park is a neighborhood full of stories with each block having its own unique history. From being home to James Logan, William Penn’s secretary, and the famed actress Grace Kelly, Hunting Park has a

Tucked inside Fairmount Park just off Ridge Avenue at West Huntingdon Street hides the Robin Hood Dell East, a venerable concert venue that has been open for more than 80 years. But for many Philadelphia

https://vimeo.com/24211909] Restaurants highlight a community’s growth. The problem is that opening one takes time. Fare Restaurant, located at 2028 Fairmount Ave., has been in the process since May 2009. Not only do they have the

A lot of work goes into the selection of a location for a store. Prediction of profits, rent and crime are all variables that need to be considered. While looking for its foothold, Fairmount Running