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At Bell’s Market on Bustleton Avenue, you start when you’re 14 years old and stay until you’re 80. At least that’s what workers and longtime shoppers at the stalwart international grocer of Northeast Philadelphia say.

Overbrook is small geographically, but it’s booming with organizations and facilities that help promote progress and positive vibes throughout the neighborhood. Here are four people who want to make a difference in Overbrook. 1. Coach Bob Miller (above)

Take a trip up 5th Street between Cumberland Street and Allegheny Avenue and you’ll be transported to Fairhill, a district distinct from any other neighborhood in the city. Puerto Rican flags adorn almost every conceivable surface,

Latin music radiates along El Centro de Oro, the block along 5th Street near Lehigh Avenue, drawing a steady stream of customers into the store like the warm, familiar voice of a close friend. Centro Musical

Largely ignored by city tourism agencies, Southwest Philadelphia has a number of notable attractions and eateries, from Bartram’s Garden to a variety of African restaurants on Woodland Avenue. Much of it can be easy to miss, but

Lansie Sylvia was merely a fan of storytelling. She never thought she could actually do it. “I knew a lot about storytelling,” Sylvia said. “[I listened] to a lot of narrative-based podcasts and radio shows.

R. Eric Thomas had been living in Philadelphia for about three years, not having found what he had moved here for. Then, one day, something caught his eye. “I just saw an ad in the

The Fairmount neighborhood was recently bombarded with local artists showcasing their most recent accomplishments. The Fairmount Arts Crawl, which allowed visitors to view and purchase artwork at participating restaurants, celebrated its 10th anniversary on April