Port Richmond: One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure
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 take anything and sell it. After working in the salvage business for many years, McCormac decided to try his luck […]
Port Richmond: Five Community Businesses
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 in stores and restaurants. Many of the owners of these stores have grown up in Port Richmond and have seen […]
Queen Village: Philly AIDS Thrift Going Strong After Eight Years
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 is located right off South Street, is a potpourri assortment of secondhand gems that has been attracting locals and tourists […]
Allegheny-West: Sweet Success
[vimeo 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 from economic development to educational excellence,” said Ron Hinton, head of the foundation. Area students can receive after-school support […]
Germantown: At 10 Tons of Clothing A Week, It’s More Than the Average Thrift Shop
[vimeo 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 and Job Readiness program. For the men at the mission the thrift shop has acted as a stepping stone […]
Logan: Hats Off to Tillman’s Boutique
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 gem to locals in the neighborhood. Floid Tillman, a retiree of the Philadelphia Police Department, and his wife Martha, first […]