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Growing up in Roxborough, James earned a degree in Fashion Design at the Art Institute of Philadelphia.
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by Stacia Friedman
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4/21/22
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Brown, who opened Duke Barber eight years ago, offers what he calls “classic traditions in a modern world” to a customer base that includes women as well as men.
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by Stacia Friedman
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4/14/22
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If you are a fan of the television shows “Downton Abbey'' or “Bridgerton,” you know that an afternoon English tea is more than a hot beverage. It is a sumptuous indulgence steeped in tradition, dating back to the seventh Duchess of Bedford.
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by Stacia Friedman
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4/7/22
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The business began with a bang, since area residents no longer had to trudge into Center City for exquisite French cuisine, not to mention the train station's ample free parking.
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by Len Lear
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4/7/22
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The couple holds classes at several locations in Northwest Philadelphia, including Summit Presbyterian Church in Mt. Airy. Classes are primarily outdoors.
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by Abby Orenstein
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3/17/22
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When Liz Sytsma opened the Wild Hand yarn shop in Mt. Airy, her goal wasn’t to serve only craftspeople and artisans. She planned to serve the entire community.
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by Stacia Friedman
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3/16/22
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It’s been just over four years that The Movement Philly has been selling its unique line of clothing on Germantown Avenue right in the heart of Mt. Airy’s central business district.
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by Stacia Friedman
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3/11/22
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Christa Barfield had no more desire to be a farmer when she was growing up than she did to be a coal miner.
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by Len Lear
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3/11/22
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COVID hit just as the industry was gaining steam, forcing new business owners to adapt in ways that industry experts say are likely to stick.
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By Barbara Winkelman, Carla Robinson and Tom Beck
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3/10/22
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“I first came to Philadelphia with a boyfriend and I immediately fell in love with the city’s architecture,” Jett-Lim said. “I wandered around Center City charmed by the Art Museum area and I attended concerts at Curtis Institute.”
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by Stacia Friedman
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2/25/22
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Five of the 16 new businesses that have opened in Chestnut Hill since the pandemic began are Black-owned and in Mt. Airy, a similar corps of new enterprises have also set up shop.
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by Stacia Friedman
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2/25/22
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The Rounds, a zero-waste refill and delivery service for the stuff you use every day, just expanded into Northwest Philadelphia.
The Rounds is building the future of sustainable city living by …
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2/22/22
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Shortly after we met, Rochelle “Shelley” Brenner said to me: “Have you noticed that I am small?”
Actually, I did notice. Brenner, the owner of Action Karate at 11 West Mt. …
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by Len Lear
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2/17/22
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While this news is an unwelcome shock to a long list of loyal customers, it isn’t to Phil Taylor and Madeline Rambo-Colisto, the shop’s mechanic and office manager.
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by Stacia Friedman
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2/11/22
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Adelinas, Chestnut Hill's newest restaurant, can be found at the corner of Germantown and E. Southampton Avenues.
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by Len Lear
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2/3/22
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Anyone who has ever owned a restaurant has probably felt at some point that someone was driving nails into their head. Working around the clock, including nights, weekends and holidays (when most …
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by Len Lear
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2/3/22
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Since 2015, Weavers Way Co-op has been offering shoppers on a limited income a 10 percent discount on the high-quality, nutritious food that is their specialty. And as of September, the stores have been taking it a step further - pushing that discount up to 15 percent.
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by Barbara Sheehan
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1/27/22
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The event last year marked a soft opening for the used bookstore. For a $5 donation, the Friends will set you up on a Blind Date with a Book.
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by Laura Lucas, Friends of Chestnut Hill Library Board Member
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1/27/22
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The Palmers, who will be teaching an in-person class for Mt. Airy Learning Tree on Feb. 10 entitled “Shaken, Stirred and Strained: Gin 101,” are the co-owners of Palmer Distilling Company, a small craft distillery at 376 Shurs Lane in Manayunk.
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by Len Lear
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1/27/22
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The clinic treats thousands of injured, sick, and injured animals annually.
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1/26/22
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