Posts tagged with Retail & Shopping

Last Updated: Jun. 25, 2017 · 8:23 a.m.

Anxious Clark Park vendors are hoping for city solutions, like single-day permits or relaxed requirements

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier said she’ll be “working with stakeholders” on a resolution.

Suplex co-owner Mike Molino holds a Chunky Dunks, a Ben and Jerry’s, Nike collaboration sneaker

Suplex, the South Street sneaker spot that fits celebs with fly kicks, is taking over the block

When customers visit, it’s not so much a shopping trip as a place to hang out.

A member-worker arranges produce at the Kensington Community Food Co-op

Can a food co-op thrive in Kensington? KCFC says it has just 6 months to turn things around

Long in the works, the community grocery story is trying to maintain momentum in a changing neighborhood.

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Northern Liberties' retail boom isn't only happening on North 2nd Street, but it's still the neighborhood's commercial center

Retail boom in Northern Liberties: Over a dozen new storefronts are coming to the neighborhood

Here's a look at what's on tap, from restaurants to cafes, bike shops, and art centers.

Brijette Zachary of Paint the Town Bleu is one of the vendors who started setting up at Clark Park during the pandemic, and now say they're being told to leave

Fearing an L&I crackdown, craft vendors are fleeing the Clark Park Farmers Market area

“This is people’s bread and butter,” said one proprietor, noting that permitting wasn't enforced last year.

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This Philly-made jerky is plant based, gluten free, and delicious

You can order online or look for it in specialty stores.

Philly food and drink scene

What you’ll find at the new Riverwards Produce, now open in Old City

More groceries, more snacks, and more pastries, with a focus on local goods.

Liquidy Sheetz mac n' cheese vs thicker Wawa mac n' cheese

Wawa vs. Sheetz: Results from my ultimate Pa. convenience store taste-test

The offerings are very different — as one person told me, “Wawa fulfills your needs, while Sheetz fulfills your fantasies” — but they just might be better together.