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Roxborough: Retired Firefighter’s Antique Store Gives New Life To Old Kitchen Appliances

April 12, 2017 Mariam Dembele 1

About 20 years ago, Rich Boris’ life took a turn to the past. Boris started working as a security guard at a shop on Main Street in Roxborough after retiring from the Philadelphia Fire Department. [continue reading…]

Immigration

South Philly: Retro Video Game Lover Opens Shop For People Who Love Tech

March 15, 2016 Abigail Durey 1

“I’ve made a lot of friends – the customers that come, most of the time they’re really good friends,” said Oscar Sosa Tapia, owner of King DVDs and Video Games. Kings DVDs and Video Games [continue reading…]

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Northern Liberties: Finding a STAR in the Community

March 17, 2015 0

The Street Tails Animal Rescue (STAR) is an organization that has helped to get animals adopted and into good “forever” homes for around 10 years. The animals they receive are older and usually have medical [continue reading…]

Economy

University City: Record Store Day a Success

April 23, 2012 0

The Marvelous record shop in University City was bustling Saturday as customers gathered for the fifth annual Record Store Day. Crowds of vinyl lovers flocked to the store at 40th and Walnut streets in anticipation [continue reading…]

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Mantua: Vacant Storefronts May Mean Opportunity

March 27, 2012 0

The site at 3911 Lancaster Ave. was once home to a furniture store, then it was home to a Salvation Army, but then it became another vacant Philadelphia storefront. Hidden behind mature pear trees, people [continue reading…]

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