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Fashion: How the Upcoming Mayor Can Improve Fashion in Philadelphia

March 13, 2015

“I would love the upcoming mayor to be just as engaged and involved if not more, to drive the message home that art, design and made in Philly creativity is crucial to the growth of

Mary going through handmade wooden kitchen spoons with carved faces.
Fashion

Fashion: Urban Princess Boutique Owner Helps Connect the Community Beyond Fashion

February 16, 2015

Mary Harvey is the owner of Urban Princess Boutique located just off of South Street. After years of working local fashion house parties, she decided to not only open her own boutique but also become

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Uncool Chuck Brings Unity Amongst Philly’s Creatives

February 16, 2015

Drawing inspiration from the iconic “A Great Day in Harlem” photo by Art Kane in 1958 that signified unity among jazz musicians, to XXL magazine’s 1998 commemoration photo called “The Greatest Day in Hip Hop History”

Business

Mantua: Shop Owner Gives A Part of Herself to the Community

December 1, 2014

Phyllis Jones-Carter provides the magic behind the thriving consignment shop located on the 3800 block of Lancaster Avenue. Jones-Carter actively supports the neighborhood and works to strengthen the community in hopes of helping it thrive

Arts and Entertainment

South Philly: Burlesque Dancers Work Hard Because ‘Rhinestones Ain’t Cheap’

November 26, 2014

Behind the scenes of a burlesque show is a performance of its own. Thirty minutes before showtime, beers were being slugged backstage straight from the can. The conversation circulated around who was going to get tacos from the

Fashion

East Passyunk: Selling Knick Knacks Made in Philadelphia

November 5, 2014

A T-shirt that reads, “single with cats,” is one of the first things a customer see when they walk into Knack Philadelphia. That and a tote bag that states, “cats are my bag.” “I have

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Business District Keeps Striving on Germantown Avenue

October 31, 2014

Chestnut Hill generates a great deal of revenue from its array of locally owned businesses that call Germantown Avenue home. While some longtime business owners are shutting their doors, it does not appear to be making an impact on

5th Street

Olney: A Community Drawn Together in Ink

October 23, 2014

Alston Henry prodded his partner with jokes as he drew on his shoulder with a needle. After he finished, he slapped a cloth on the fresh patch of ink, stamped to the shoulder of fellow tattoo

Fairhill

West Kensington and Fairhill: Five Places to Get a Shape Up Under the El

October 17, 2014

Kensington Avenue is a bustling promenade featuring all types of characters, businesses and commotion. West Kensington and Fairhill are two neighborhoods in Philadelphia that express an identifiable culture, which involves all who pass through. Here

Fashion

Queen Village: The Woman Behind Bus Stop Boutique

October 14, 2014

“Well, the simple answer is for love,” said London native, Elena Brennan, explaining why she came to America in 1985. After getting married in London, she and her husband at the time moved to the United

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