Cedar Park

Sharon Wasko never thought of herself as an animal enthusiast until she walked a 150-pound mastiff as a favor for a friend. Wasko was an artist looking for jobs and began accepting more four-legged clients

Eun Kim is a fashionista who had been searching for good quality, high-end fashion accessories for a reasonable price. After countless journeys through several malls, outlet malls and department stores, she was left with only

The day before the official grand opening, Eric “Bull” Gervasi carefully placed each carton of eggs onto the shelves of the dairy cooler.  Much of the heavy lifting had already been undertaken and this seemed to

Exercise is a prominent part of the lives of many residents in the Cedar Park area. With many establishments promoting fitness and health, and recreational parks and centers encouraging healthy practices, many residents have learned

Local residents, business owners and community organizers gathered in People’s Baptist Church, located 5039 Baltimore Ave., to discuss community issues and revitalization projects in the area. The “Next Steps in the Baltimore Avenue Conversation” meeting

On any given day in West Philadelphia, residents travel through the neighborhood via various public trolleys, all of which run past a variety of gift boutiques, organic eateries, bookstores and art and culture centers in

https://vimeo.com/24198091] Many structures in West Philadelphia harbor a rich history. VIX Emporium, located on 5009 Baltimore Ave., is no different. The unique gift boutique not only houses handcrafted jewelry, locally designed cards, ceramics and all

Along the 4700 block of Baltimore Avenue, Mariposa Food Cooperative is preparing for a move. The co-op has a long and rich history in the neighborhood. Started in the 1960’s in local residents’ basements, Mariposa