Khadijha Bryant only had a few yams, some chicken and the last of her juice to offer as she got ready to close up her business for the night. Bryant moved to Germantown two years [continue reading…]
The Piazza at Schmidts hosted Radio 104.5’s Winter Jam this weekend in Northern Liberties. The event featured performances from Tegan and Sara, Matt and Kim and three other bands. However, the huge turnout for this free [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/44225595] Many small Latino business owners find more advantages in doing business in the suburbs surrounding Philadelphia because of numerous challenges encountered when owning a business inside the city. One such business person is Sara [continue reading…]
Herman Townsville will welcome this summer season with his new ice cream and water ice parlor. Townsville bought the building at the corner of Stenton and Ogontz this past December and with the help of [continue reading…]
One of the greatest challenges musicians face is how to make a living off their craft. Rob Swift and Tom Williamson, members of the band, The Rivals, are attempting to supplement their band income with [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/36677260] The National Business Incubation Association has awarded its coveted Soft Landings designation to the University City Science Center’s incubation program. The science center’s nonprofit incubation program aims to promote the University City neighborhood and [continue reading…]
The Trolley Car Cafe is celebrating an anniversary on Wednesday, its first since moving into an old Fairmount Park pool house in East Falls. The cafe, founded as an offshoot of the Trolley Car Diner [continue reading…]
Cousins II Pizza and Grill, located at 1500 Ridge Ave., has only been in the area for four months, but is already experiencing a higher demand. Currently, business is not where owner Sam Zayed wants [continue reading…]
It’s not barbecue sauce. It’s not steak sauce. It’s “Wanda’s All-In-One Sauce.” And it’s selling fast. Wanda Dean grew up with her family on Wakefield Street in Germantown. When she attended parties and barbecues or [continue reading…]
Settled at the edge of Logan’s Broad Street shopping district, Tillman’s Boutique has impeccably dressed the community from head to toe since 1997. Noted for its unique collection of hats, Tillman’s has served as a [continue reading…]
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