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East Passyunk: Struggles Of A Small Business Owner

July 2, 2018 Elizabeth Siegel 1

Michelle Dewey is from Wilmington, Delaware. She makes the drive into Philadelphia everyday and hopefully, depending on traffic, it will only take her around 30 minutes. It’s a blistering hot Sunday afternoon when she arrives [continue reading…]

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Mayfair: Young Entrepreneur Aims for Representation Through Clothing Business

May 2, 2018 Megan Diventi 0

Wearing gold frilly earrings, a long, over-sized blue sweatshirt and high-waisted mom jeans, Jennifer Mota loves to experiment with bold fashion statements. At 26-years old, she is the owner and fashion designer of Hu-Huako Custom [continue reading…]

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Queen Village: Goldstein’s Clothing Store Dresses Generations of Philly Families

October 16, 2015 pnadmin 1

Queen Village is known as a quaint residential neighborhood with new bars and restaurants. On Sixth Street, a thriving business exists that has been around since the beginning of the 20th century. On a cloudy [continue reading…]

Food

Germantown: Pastor David Fitzgerald Compels People to Christ

September 18, 2015 pnadmin 0

Whether it’s through feeding the homeless or counseling community members, Pastor David Fitzgerald stands out in the Germantown region. In an area facing a plethora of societal issues, namely poverty, the pastor actively seeks to [continue reading…]

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 0

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 [continue reading…]

5th Street

Queen Village: Five Thrift Shops Where You Should Buy, Sell and Donate

October 8, 2014 0

Thrift shops, like Retrospect (above), are popping up all around Philadelphia, and the center of the used and vintage craze is Queen Village. With Fabric Row on 4th Street, many thrift and vintage shops have [continue reading…]

Francisville

Francisville: Church Gives Back to Neighborhood

June 8, 2011 1

https://vimeo.com/24806489] Located in the heart of Francisville, the Church of the Living God has established itself as a staple of the community. Throughout the years, the church has always provided a place for locals to [continue reading…]

Ludlow

Ludlow: Not Just Antlers Inside This Lodge

March 2, 2011 0

You won’t just find hunting gear inside this Lodge. The new store located on Second and Girard brings a unique mix of modern and vintage fare to the area. The store resembles an old wooden lodge [continue reading…]

Fashion

Ludlow: If Shoes Could Talk

February 3, 2011 0

Thrift stores line Girard Avenue but one store in particular seems to standout. Located on Second and Girard, Reverie truly lives up to its name. As you walk in through the doors it really feels as [continue reading…]

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