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Olney: Barber Enjoys Reputation For Sharp Blades And Words

October 28, 2016 Phylandra Anne McFaddin

On a typical day at Barbers Inc., the environment is lively. Laughs, jokes and conversations about sports and societal issues flow about the shop and continue outside the doors into the community. It’s a safe haven

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Road Closures Planned For Harry Potter Festival

October 20, 2016 Marie A Sechuk

The community’s annual Harry Potter Festival has become so popular that officials have decided to close a portion of Germantown Avenue during the event, which runs this year from Oct. 21-22. According to Chestnut Hill Local

Business

Mayfair: Q&A with a Business Leader Fighting a Changing Neighborhood

October 17, 2016 Erich Joseph Martin

Angela Vanni is a Philadelphia native and an owner of Giggles Gifts, a retail gift shop which specializes in candies, cards, seasonal decorations and other possible presents. Located at 7400 Frankford Ave., it was founded by the Veneziale

5th Street

Olney: Philip Green Works To Revitalize North 5th Street Corridor

October 11, 2016 Phylandra Anne McFaddin

Philip Green is the co-director of the North 5th Street Revitalization Project, alongside Stephanie Michel (below). The mission of this organization is to keep the streets clean and safe, support the merchants with business services, and

Business

Chinatown: John Chin Seeks To Bring Divided Community Together

October 11, 2016 Robert Tierney

John Chin, the executive director of Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corp. (PCDC), is at the forefront of a neighborhood split in two. According to city maps, the space above the Vine Street Expressway is considered Callowhill. But it

Bella Vista

Queen Village: Five Can’t-Miss Places Around South Street

October 3, 2016 Marissa N Giletto

South Street, which serves as the northern border for Queen Village, Hawthorne and Bella Vista, is an urban melting pot. Located just southeast of Center City, the corridor has a unique edge and several can’t-miss

Business

Chestnut Hill: Five Must-Try Cafes

September 27, 2016 Marie A Sechuk

If you are sick of standing in Starbucks’ long lines and eating its pre-made food, you should check out the cafes in Chestnut Hill on Germantown Avenue. They are all mom-and-pop shops and unique in their

Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: Jesse Gardner Opens Doors to Help Save St. Laurentius Church

September 26, 2016 Shealyn M Kilroy

Jesse Gardner is the key holder to the art gallery, Unsung Heroes . Here, at 2024 E. Arizona St., double life-sized painted portraits of firefighters hang on the walls. But on the first Friday of each

Business

Mount Airy: Sheila Avelin Making Community Connections at Big Blue Marble Bookstore

September 23, 2016 Taylor Newstat Schwartz

Sheila Avelin, owner and manager of Big Blue Marble Bookstore in Mount Airy, strives to maintain a cozy and accessible literary space within the fast-paced technological world. Located at 551 Carpenter Lane, Big Blue Marble is nestled in

Business

South Philadelphia West: Five Salons That Specialize In Hair Braiding

September 19, 2016 Margaret E Andresen

South Philadelphia West is home to a varied community of residents; some owe long-time family roots to the area while others have origins from across the globe. Immigrant-owned shops catering to the specialties of home

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