Tag: thrift shop

Port Richmond: One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure

March 12, 2018 Morgan Kruczek

Robert McCormac is a firm believer in the saying that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” McCormac started out in the salvage business, learning from Jomar retail shop owner, Dick Segal. Segal taught him how to

Port Richmond: Five Community Businesses

September 24, 2015 pnadmin

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

Queen Village: Philly AIDS Thrift Going Strong After Eight Years

October 17, 2013 George W. Miller

South Philadelphia favorite Philly AIDS Thrift celebrated its eighth anniversary this past weekend – and it has a lot to celebrate as a local style hub as well as a charitable organization. The store, which

Allegheny-West: Sweet Success

October 9, 2013

https://vimeo.com/75414017] Allegheny West Foundation, a community development center, is a pillar and has made great investments into the North Philadelphia neighborhood. “What we at Allegheny West are doing is embracing the community as a whole

Germantown: At 10 Tons of Clothing A Week, It’s More Than the Average Thrift Shop

June 19, 2012

https://vimeo.com/44157845] The Germantown Thrift Shop, located at 101 E. Chelten Ave., raises funds for the Whosoever Gospel Mission and provides real-life workforce development training for the men who are enrolled in the New Life Rehabilitation

Logan: Hats Off to Tillman’s Boutique

March 18, 2011

Settled at the edge of Logan’s Broad Street shopping district, Tillman’s Boutique has impeccably dressed the community from head to toe since 1997. Noted for its unique collection of hats, Tillman’s has served as a