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Bustleton

Parkwood: Aid For Friends Shares Compassionate Cause with Community

March 9, 2016Charlotte Reese and

Cooking, cleaning and running errands are all routine tasks many people accomplish every day. But for some, those tasks can’t be done without assistance. Aid For Friends is an organization that helps those who cannot do

Business

Tacony: Lorenzo’s Café Espresso Aims to Bring Neighborhood Together

February 24, 2016Margery Cedano and

There is no such thing as a grand opening without a ribbon cutting, so what does an Italian cafe owner do when there is no ribbon in sight? Use a red, white and green banner

Bella Vista

Bella Vista/Queen Village: Five Places to Grab a Cup of Joe

February 24, 2016Taylor Lauren Farnsworth and

Bella Vista and Queen Village are neighborhoods in South Philadelphia that won’t stop growing. With a highly walkable neighborhood and an abundance of retail and restaurants, there are always great options to grab a cup

Business

Kensington: Neighbor Helps Improve Access to Healthy Food Through Co-Op

February 12, 2016Coleen Mary O'Hara and

The Kensington Community Food Co-Op started in 2008 when the community came together to talk about issues in the neighborhood. Residents weren’t satisfied with the healthy food options that were available. Conversations evolved from those

Bustleton

Northeast Philadelphia: Five Places Food Lovers Might Have Missed

February 8, 2016Charlotte Reese and

Northeast Philadelphia is a unique part of the city that lends itself to a suburban feel. Somerton, Bustleton and Fox Chase businesses promise great food for people throughout the area. From Somerton’s Polish roots to Fox

Business

Spruce Hill: Five Local Ethnic And Minority-Owned Businesses

February 3, 2016Mariama S. Taifa-Seitu

  The Spruce Hill neighborhood of West Philadelphia is known for its cultural diversity and variety of great food. These five ethnic and minority-owned businesses in Spruce Hill are providing the local community with affordable

Featured Stories

Lancaster Avenue: Five Great Eateries Worth Visiting

February 2, 2016Thomas D Reifsnyder and

The Lancaster Avenue corridor in West Philadelphia is  home to many small businesses, including ethnic restaurants, specifically Korean and Jamaican. While these restaurants may not look like the jazziest places to dine from the outside, local

Food

Grays Ferry/Point Breeze: Five Restaurants To Explore

February 2, 2016Santina R Pescatore

The Grays Ferry and Point Breeze areas – located between the Schuylkill River, Broad Street, and Washington and Snyder avenues – are home to not only an eclectic group of people, but also an array

Business

West Philadelphia: Five Caribbean Restaurants To Know

February 2, 2016Valerie W. Vaincoeur and

Cheesesteaks, hoagies and soft pretzels make the list when iconic Philadelphia food is the topic of conversation. However, these three foods are not the only stand-out dishes in the city. Caribbean food in particular blends

Business

Kensington/Northern Liberties: Five Coffee Shops Worth Visiting

January 27, 2016Raya Abdelaal and

Gentrification of Northern Liberties and Kensington has shifted these neighborhoods into a new direction. With many diverse people living the area, it has caused a rise in the openings of new cafes. According to a 2015 report on the

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