North Philadelphia

https://vimeo.com/24782193] Assistant vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is a far cry from running a small business focused on organic tea. Howard James, the owner and operator of Tea Country, saw an

https://vimeo.com/24806489] Located in the heart of Francisville, the Church of the Living God has established itself as a staple of the community. Throughout the years, the church has always provided a place for locals to

Earnest Young has always loved fashion. From the time he was a little boy, he took extra care when selecting what to wear. “From when I was 10 years old, back in junior high school

One barbershop in North Central strives to live up to its name by bringing out the beauty in all its clients in an atmosphere that feels like home. Completely Beautiful, located at 1617 Cecil B.

Donald Simmons is a familiar face in the neighborhood. Since 2006, Simmons has been selling sneakers and work boots on sidewalks in Philadelphia. Na Fan Ng owns the sneaker stand where Simmons works and has

“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