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Fashion

Port Richmond: Five Community Businesses

September 24, 2015pnadmin and

Port Richmond is a close knit community, known for its large Polish and Irish immigrant population. That said, there is plenty of diversity within the borders of the region. This diversity is seen throughout the community

Fairhill

West Kensington and Fairhill: Five Places to Get a Shape Up Under the El

October 17, 2014

Kensington Avenue is a bustling promenade featuring all types of characters, businesses and commotion. West Kensington and Fairhill are two neighborhoods in Philadelphia that express an identifiable culture, which involves all who pass through. Here

Environment

Northern Liberties: Five Places To Pamper Your Pet

October 2, 2014

From the continued renovation of new apartments and residences to the influx of small businesses in Northern Liberties, this up-and-coming Philadelphia neighborhood has a lot going on. Pets play a major role in the community

Economy

Lancaster Avenue: La Pearl Beauty Emporium Strives to Help Community

March 26, 2014George W. Miller

La Pearl Beauty Emporium, located on the corner of 39th and Lancaster Avenue, is making strides to serve the West Philadelphia community. The salon, which opened its doors on Lancaster Avenue in 1996, recently held

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