[vimeo 72590992] The historic scarcity of work opportunities, resultant chronic high unemployment coupled with apartheid-era laws sparked an entrepreneurial spirit among many South Africans as a means of survival. Today, within townships such as Alexandra and [continue reading…]
[vimeo 49601091] On 60th Street in West Philadelphia, the white building on the corner appears to be just another corner store, but a look inside reveals this isn’t any ordinary building — it’s a gemstone of the [continue reading…]
The Fairhill community may be on the verge of a major revitalization, and Richard Lepow is the man trying to make it happen. Richard Lepow is the owner of Fifth Street Auto Parts and Service [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/29234084] Before she found the Germantown Restoration CDC’s food service training program, Chatel Royster was struggling. This time last year, Royster was a victim of the poor economy. After getting laid off from her job [continue reading…]
Along the main streets of Germantown’s commercial district, eager merchants set up shop for a long day of bartering, surveillance and plenty of waiting. “If I had a lot of business, I should be retired [continue reading…]
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