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Mantua: Shop Owner Gives A Part of Herself to the Community

December 1, 2014

Phyllis Jones-Carter provides the magic behind the thriving consignment shop located on the 3800 block of Lancaster Avenue. Jones-Carter actively supports the neighborhood and works to strengthen the community in hopes of helping it thrive

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Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: Dealing with crime on West Thompson Street

March 31, 2014

Two men committed an armed robbery on the 100 block of West Thompson in Fishtown on Tuesday, March 18 at 2:05 a.m. The two suspects approached the victims wielding guns and demanded they empty their

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

Economy

Mantua: Local Business Owner Thrives Even Without Storefront

November 15, 2013

Among the storefronts on Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia is a tiny snack stand. Located on the corner of Lancaster and Preston Street, this stand thrives because of the electric personality of its owner, Harold

Chestnut Hill

Axis Philly: Chestnut Hill Business Owners Fear Tax Hike

February 6, 2013

Business owners in Chestnut Hill are starting to feel the anxiety that has been building across the city in anticipation of Mayor Nutter’s Actual Value Initiative. Individual tax assessments will be released in the coming

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Despite Changing Business Landscape, Avenue Owners Cling to Small-Town Vibe

November 8, 2012

https://vimeo.com/53047583] At 92 years old, Russell Goudy still walks the creaky wood floors of his hardware store with obvious intent. When customers express doubt about finding an item, he guides them to the appropriate aisle,

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Economy

Hunting Park: Tire Repair Shop Battles City Obstacles

March 21, 2012

Hunting Park Tires is a lot like other small businesses in the area. Family owned and operated, it caters to an array of regulars while also servicing anyone with tire troubles on East Hunting Park

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