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Last Updated: Apr. 30, 2017 · 9:00 a.m.

Why aren’t there any Black-owned supermarkets in Philly? These grocers are helping blaze a trail

Proprietors say their shops do more than provide food — they become community hubs.

Around 60% of awardees are people of color, and 34% are women.

Since the city doesn’t keep track, we crowdsourced a map.

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Dave Magrogan slammed the "cost to operate in the city" on his way out. What about Vetri, Double Knot or Spot Burgers?