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Brewerytown: Five Cafes That Serve Coffee With A Twist

February 12, 2018 Donlevie Theresa 0

There’s no question that Brewerytown has seen numerous changes throughout the years. Once known for its many breweries, it is now recognized for the new establishments in the area — especially the cafes. In a [continue reading…]

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Brewerytown: Philadelphia’s Vision Zero Plan Works To Make Transportation Safer

December 26, 2017 Daniel Bartels 4

In Philadelphia, like most major cities, traffic accidents are a regular occurrence. Whether as pedestrians or those using bikes or cars, one is almost always at some risk when moving through the city. “About 100 [continue reading…]

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Brewerytown: Greg Parker Gives Back To The Neighborhood That Raised Him

September 20, 2017 Sami Rahman 1

Greg Parker was born and raised in Brewerytown. As a young adult, he bought a property in his neighborhood for about $5,000 and sold it for $75,000. Parker feels he was a pioneer for the [continue reading…]

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Brewerytown: Brewerytown Garden Brings Neighbors Together Through Food and Fun

April 27, 2017 Cierra Williams 1

The Brewerytown Garden, located at 27th and Master streets, has become a staple in the community, bringing people together by welcoming them into the space, whether or not they have gardening experience. Nissa Eisenburg is [continue reading…]

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Brewerytown: Community Members Use Social Media to Follow Local and National Politics

November 4, 2016 Kristi L Fidler 0

As tensions run high regarding the impending 2016 presidential election, members of the Brewerytown are turning to social media to stay involved. State Rep. Donna Bullock, whose office is located in Brewerytown, is also using social [continue reading…]

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Brewerytown: Le Cat Café Doing Its Part In Saving the Strays

October 17, 2016 Samara Grossel 0

Le Cat Café, the city’s first café dedicated to rescuing cats off the streets, opened its doors in March in Brewerytown. Kathy Jordan, the shop’s owner, is also the founder of Green Street Rescue, a non-profit dedicated [continue reading…]

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Brewerytown: Curve Conscious A Consignment Store Exclusively For Plus-Size Women

October 17, 2016 Kristi L Fidler 0

Consignment stores have become an increasingly popular retail destination, however, these stores often do not often target a certain demographic: plus-size women. Hoping to change that, Brewerytown businesswoman Adrienne Ray (below) decided to open her exclusively plus-size consignment shop, Curve [continue reading…]

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Brewerytown: Yoga & Movement Sanctuary Brings A New Kind of Fitness to Girard

July 8, 2016 Jordan Gunselman 0

In April, Brewerytown residents welcomed the Yoga & Movement Sanctuary on 2623 W. Girard Ave. with curiosity and eagerness. It’s co-owners, Emile Sorger and Noah Julian, had both been teaching yoga at various studios in the city [continue reading…]

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Brewerytown: Coffee Shop Doubles as a Resource for Former Foster Youths

June 3, 2016 Jordan Gunselman 1

Though it seems like an ordinary coffee shop, The Monkey & The Elephant in Brewerytown is an entirely unique organization. Its only employees, besides management, are young people who have just recently exited the foster system. [continue reading…]

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Brewerytown: David Waxman, MM Partners Building up Brewerytown

June 3, 2016 Jordan Gunselman 0

Historically, business in Brewerytown has had its ups and downs. The arrival of prohibition in America shut down its booming breweries and distilleries, but industry survived into the mid 1900s. By the 1980s, jobs disappeared and [continue reading…]

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