Bernice Bonaparte waited around patiently while the volunteer searched frantically. Bonaparte’s 9-year-old son wanted to purchase a new book. The young volunteer and the son went to find the book while Bonaparte stood off to [continue reading…]
Entrepreneur Lina Adames, owner of Lina’s Travel Y Multi Services, knows how to serve her community. When she set up shop in 2007 on North Fifth Street in Hunting Park, she decided to offer her [continue reading…]
Lady Gaga and Lil Wayne are not the first recording artists someone would see walking into Tequila Sunrise Records on Sixth and Girard. That’s how owner and sole employee Anthony Vodges said he wants it. The music [continue reading…]
At the corner of Eighth Street and Lindley Avenue, a store offers those who want low-priced clothing and a tasteful dose of fashion. For the owners of Trendy Trio, three sisters starting their own business [continue reading…]
Most of all, Stephen Kennedy is going to miss the skylight in his bathroom. That was the feature that finally sold the 68-year-old Kensington resident on the house he’s been renting for the last four [continue reading…]
The Nicetown/Tioga area is going through a period of renovation. Old decrepit houses are being rebuilt into new homes and the area itself is being cleaned up. By doing this, the city and investors hope [continue reading…]
The CVS Pharmacy at Broad Street and Girard Avenue in Francisville is rarely empty. Dozens of customers stream in and out during the business day. Some walk out toting the usual – soaps, first aid [continue reading…]
Don’t be surprised when driving around Kensington and Fishtown to see an artist parked on the street painting furiously with his easel propped inside the back of his car’s trunk. This is David Ohlerking doing [continue reading…]
Settled at the edge of Logan’s Broad Street shopping district, Tillman’s Boutique has impeccably dressed the community from head to toe since 1997. Noted for its unique collection of hats, Tillman’s has served as a [continue reading…]
“We’re really cramped for space,” said Director of Investigations George Bengal as he sat behind his cluttered desk. His small office is on the ground floor of the Philadelphia headquarters of the Pennsylvania Society for [continue reading…]
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