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Buy Local for the Holidays

Posted on 01 December 2016 by WestPhillyLocal.com

 

“Shopping local is a way to keep more of your dollars in your own community, rather than add more strength to giant multinational companies. Dollars spent at a “mom and pop” directly support a local family, who then support other local businesses… Shopping local is a vote for individualism, creativity, sustainability and independence.”

– Emily Dorn, owner of VIX Emporium

“Shopping locally for the holidays means you can find something truly unique for everyone on your list – while supporting your local community.

– Annie Baum-Stein, Milk and Honey Market

West Philly Local encourages residents to support local businesses by doing as much of their holiday shopping as possible in their neighborhood. You can buy gifts, locally produced food items, dine/book a holiday party or pamper yourself or loved ones for the holidays at a bunch of West Philly businesses. By shopping locally you keep your money where you live.

This annual campaign is part of our effort to help local businesses thrive. But we are a very small part of this. You have the power to make your neighborhood a great place to live.

Our campaign partners share our commitment to sustainable neighborhood businesses. Check out their holiday messages below and please consider shopping locally this holiday season.

 

Baltimore Avenue Business Association

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There’s more to explore on Baltimore Avenue. You never know what’s in store! Find a bookstore, pet boutique, co-op grocery, game store, restaurants, cafés, artisan’s gallery, art gallery, shared office space, studio space, pharmacy, theater, brewery, bicycles, ice cream, tacos, hair styling and more. The Baltimore Avenue businesses invite their neighbors to invest in the future of the neighborhood by shopping the Avenue. BABA, the Baltimore Avenue Business Association, is a group of businesses located on Baltimore Avenue. Start exploring now on www.BABAWestPhilly.org.

You’re invited to our Seasonal Shopping Special – The Winter Express Shoppers’ Trolley (W.E.S.T.) – on Saturday, Dec. 3, 12-5 p.m. Featuring: great gifts and discounts galore from dozens of local businesses and free trolley shuttle service between Baltimore Avenue and Lancaster Avenue. Check out the event’s Facebook page for more details.

 

Bartram’s Garden (5400 Lindbergh Blvd.)

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Deck the halls with our beautiful selection of decorated and undecorated wreaths, centerpieces, fresh evergreens and more at our Holiday Greens Sale on Saturday, Dec. 3, 10:00am – 3:00pm. Enjoy seasonal music, stocking stuffers, and refreshments at our annual Greens Sale, and visit our Holiday Marketplace vendors and the Welcome Center shop for great gift ideas. Purchase ornamental greens and roping to create your own decorations for the holiday season while also supporting the Garden!

We’re also running our usual holiday season promotion for gift memberships: New members (or old ones that renew or gift a membership) receive a free pewter leaf ornament—this year it’s an oak (last year’s was a ginkgo). All gift memberships should be purchased by December 14 to ship in time for the holidays; those purchased afterwards ship Jan 2. Please note that our membership structure is going to change a little: lower-tier members will have a limited number of tickets to the Tuesday river boating events in the summer; upper-tier ones will have unlimited access. For more information, visit: https://bartramsgarden.org/join-us/become-a-member/.

 

Ice Cave (4507 Baltimore Ave)

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Stop by Ice Cave on Baltimore Ave. in December and enjoy the following specials:

1. One free topping for all teas!
2. All small size shaved ice and shaved water ice are 10% off!
3. Buy one regular popsicle, get one 50% Off!

*All three events are available from December 1st to December 31st.

 

Greensgrow West (4912 Baltimore Avenue)

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Subaru Arctic Blast at Greensgrow

December 2–4 and 9–11.

Join us at both of our locations for the second annual Subaru Arctic Blast at Greensgrow. This season we are planning fun holiday activities for the whole family. The event kicks off on December 2. We will be stocked with fresh cut holiday trees, wreaths, greens and gifts and we are open 12-8 Wednesday–Friday, 10-4 weekends for holiday shoppers. Enjoy hot chocolate and warm cider while you check out live music, and all of the kids activities. For more information, go here.

 

Local 44/Bottle Shop (4333 Spruce Street)

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Visit the Bottle Shop at Local 44 for all your merry making this holiday season! Beer Baskets, brewing and beer books, stocking stuffers, gift cards, fancy beer glasses and so much more are on sale now thru January 1. Plus! Stop by December 10 from 12-3pm to visit with Santa! BYO-camera and kid and hang with your neighbors over a beer while the big guy reads stories, takes photos and hands out treats! Don’t forget to bring your toys and personal care item donation to benefit the residents of the People’s Emergency Center — a West Philly shelter that helps Women and Children battling homelessness. (Bring your donations to the Bottle Shop at Local 44 any time thru December 15!)

 

Penn Museum Shop (3260 South Street)

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Shop around the World this Holiday Season at the Penn Museum Shop

Shoppers can save 10% (25% for Museum members) at the shop’s Holiday Sale from December 13 – 21.

With the holiday season upon us, the Museum Shop at the Penn Museum, 3260 South Street across from Franklin Field, is ready with a wide variety of unusual and one-of- a-kind gift options with one thing in common: they all draw upon a world of human diversity, ingenuity, artistry, and plain old fun, through time and across the continents. As always, the Museum Shop offers up a wide range of fair trade arts and crafts from around the world, as well as clothing, accessories, books, and jewelry inspired by ancient and contemporary world cultures and the Penn Museum’s expansive international collections.

For a memorable gift, the shop offers: jewelry that reflects the breath of cultures represented in the Museum collections; Fair-trade pottery from San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua; Unique hand-crafted, fair-trade, and ethically sourced collection of art from throughout Africa.

The Museum Shop is open during regular Museum hours: Tuesday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Wednesday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (until 8:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month); and Thursday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (closed Mondays and major holidays). For more information, call 215.894.4040 or visit: http://www.penn.museum/visit/museum-shop

 

People’s Emergency Center/Lancaster Avenue

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All are invited to a Tree Lighting Celebration on Lancaster Avenue, Sunday, Dec. 18, 5 – 7:30 p.m. at 3750 Lancaster Ave. (United Bank Building). Light up a beautiful tree in the neighborhood to shed hope and light together for all. Make decorations and memories together!

On Saturday, Dec. 3, 12 – 5 p.m., visit our Holiday Village at 3750 Lancaster Ave. Buy gifts for your loved ones from local artists and vendors! This event is part of the FREE W.E.S.T. Winter Express Shoppers’ Trolley that offers free transportation and shopping deals on Lancaster Avenue and Baltimore Avenue.

For more information about these and other upcoming events on Lancaster Avenue, visit our website.

 

Philly Homebrew Outlet West (1314 S. 47th St)

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We’re having Santa Claus at our West Philly store, along with Hanukkah Harry for anyone to come see on December 17th from 2-4pm. We will not have a photographer, but everyone is encouraged to snap pictures with their cell phones, or personal cameras. While at the store, check out our new vegetable fermentation kits, kombucha kits, soap making kits, and more! For December schedule of our FREE Homebrew classes and clinics, visit our website.

 

Renata’s Kitchen (4533 Baltimore Avenue)

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Happy Holidays from Renata’s Kitchen!

Brand new gift cards are in stock and ready to be gifted! Cookies, Cakes, and Breads will be made to order for holiday gifts, and catering is always available for large and small holiday parties. Check our Faceboook and Twitter page for more specials and events as the Holiday Season approaches.

 

VIX Emporium (5009 Baltimore Avenue)

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VIX Emporium is West Philly’s go-to spot for unique, locally made gifts and cards. Everything is produced by over 200 independent artists, craftspeople and small businesses, primarily from the Philadelphia area. The mix at VIX includes artisan jewelry, functional handmade ceramics, home wares, art prints, accessories, natural bath & body products, candles, baby gifts, holiday decorations and more. The storefront itself, a former 1940s millinery with original built-in cabinetry, inspired the Emporium’s name — VIX (with a bar over the V) is the Roman numeral for 5009, its Baltimore Avenue address.

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Street closure info for Penn Move-in

Posted on 23 August 2016 by WestPhillyLocal.com

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Is the summer already over? Penn students will be moving into their dorms this week, so the following annual Penn Move-in street closures have been scheduled for this Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday:

Wednesday, Aug. 24: Spruce Street will be closed from 34th Street to 38th Street from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 25: Spruce Street will be closed from 34th Street to 38th Street from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 27: Spruce Street will be closed from 38th Street to 40th Street from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

During the street closures, no traffic except for emergency vehicles will be allowed on the street. This also includes bicycles and public transportation. Buses will be detoured (check septa.org for more info).

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Community gets look at 9-story apartment building proposal for 49th and Spruce

Posted on 11 August 2016 by Mike Lyons

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Looking from Spruce Street, the proposed 9-story building at 49th and Spruce.

Developers presented preliminary plans last night for a nine-story apartment building with ground-floor retail space at 49th and Spruce Streets to a standing-room-only crowd that voiced concerns about property taxes, parking and affordable rents.

Proposed by the developers who refurbished the nearby Croydon building, Hillel Tsarfati and Kfir Binnfeld, the 160-unit building would be built on the parking lot on the southwest corner of 49th and Spruce. The mostly one-bedroom apartments would be marketed toward “young professionals,” with rents 15 to 20 percent below market rate – similar to Croydon, Binnfeld said.

The building would include eight floors of 20 apartments each and retail on the first floor. Floors would include 12 one-bedroom apartments, 6 two-bedrooms and two studios each. Rents would be roughly the same as Croydon – currently a minimum of $975 for a two-bedroom and $850 for a one-bedroom, according to the proposal.  Continue Reading

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Multihome Porch Sale, Sunday June 12th

Posted on June 12, 2016 10:00 am by Sierra

 

Check out the Multi-home Porch Sale on Pine Street!

Sunday, June 12th, Starts at 10am
Pine Street between 42nd-45th

Kids & Adult Clothes
Bicycles
Furniture
Toys
Books
Art
House Plants
and much more!

Live on Pine Street?
Join in and setup a porch sale of your own!

 

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Gunpoint robbery at 45th and Spruce; other robbery reports (updated)

Posted on 28 December 2015 by WestPhillyLocal.com

The holidays turned out to be not so happy for some West Philly residents and guests. We received two reports of robberies, including an armed robbery, in the area over the past six days. We’ll start with the more recent one.

A 25-year-old man was robbed and pistol-whipped on Sunday, Dec. 27 on the 4500 block of Spruce Street. The victim told police that he was walking home shortly after 9 p.m. when he was approached from behind by two males, one of whom placed him in a choke hold and forced him to the ground, while the other male hit him in the head with a handgun.

The male with a handgun then took an iPhone from the victim’s pocket and both males ran toward 46th Street, got on bicycles and fled westbound, according to police. The victim’s phone was tracked to the area of May Street and Haverford Avenue before it was powered off. The firearm’s magazine, which fell during the robbery, was turned over to police by the victim. It was determined that the magazine belongs to a BB gun. The suspects are described as black males, 25-30 years old, medium build, about 5’9″-6’0″ tall. One suspect was wearing a grey hoody and light colored pants. The second suspect was wearing a black hoody and dark colored pants and was armed with a black BB gun. Continue Reading

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Buy Local for the Holidays

Posted on 02 December 2015 by WestPhillyLocal.com

Whenever possible, I like to purchase the things I need at locally-owned shops. And certainly, from croissants to crescent wrenches, beer to books, we’ve got businesses right here in West Philly where we can buy the things we need.”

– Michael Froehlich, President of Cedar Park Neighbors & Co-founder of the
West Philly Tool Library

“Shopping local is a way to keep more of your dollars in your own community, rather than add more strength to giant multinational companies. Dollars spent at a “mom and pop” directly support a local family, who then support other local businesses… Shopping local is a vote for individualism, creativity, sustainability and independence.”

– Emily Dorn, owner of VIX Emporium

“Shopping locally for the holidays means you can find something truly unique for everyone on your list – while supporting your local community.

– Annie Baum-Stein, Milk and Honey Market

West Philly Local encourages residents to support local businesses by doing as much of their holiday shopping as possible in their neighborhood. You can buy gifts, locally produced food items, dine/book a holiday party or pamper yourself or loved ones for the holidays at a bunch of West Philly businesses. By shopping locally you keep your money where you live.

West Philly Local is also a local business and this campaign is part of our effort to help other local businesses thrive. But we are a very small part of this. You have the power to make your neighborhood a great place to live.

Our campaign partners share our commitment to sustainable neighborhood businesses. Check out their holiday messages below and please consider shopping local this holiday season.

Holiday Specials on Lancaster and Baltimore Avenues – Saturday, Dec. 5, 12-5 p.m.

http://www.lancasteravephilly.com

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Aksum Café (4630 Baltimore Avenue)

Aksum restaurant storefrontAksum is one of Philadelphia’s favorite BYOB restaurants, featuring a bright Mediterranean menu with an eclectic array of healthful, seasonal and delicious fare for both dinner and weekend brunch. Holiday parties, weekly events, and much more – all located at 4630 Baltimore Avenue.

We are offering 15% off for the holidays for a party of 12 people or larger. This offering is good for Sunday to Thursday dinner.

Baltimore Avenue Business Association

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There’s more to explore on Baltimore Avenue. You never know what’s in store! Find a bookstore, pet boutique, co-op grocery, game store, restaurants, cafés, artisan’s gallery, art gallery, shared office space, studio space, pharmacy, theater, brewery, bicycles, ice cream, tacos, hair styling and more. The Baltimore Avenue businesses invite their neighbors to invest in the future of the neighborhood by shopping the Avenue. BABA, the Baltimore Avenue Business Association, is a group of businesses located on Baltimore Avenue. Start exploring now on www.BABAWestPhilly.org.

You’re invited to our Seasonal Shopping Special – The Baltimore-Lancaster Avenue Shoppers’ Trolley (BLAST) – on Saturday, Dec. 5, 12-5 p.m. Featuring: great gifts and discounts galore from dozens of local businesses and free trolley shuttle service between Baltimore Avenue and Lancaster Avenue. Check out the event flier for more details.

Greensgrow West (4912 Baltimore Avenue), Greensgrow Farms (2501 E. Cumberland Street)

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Greensgrow West Customer Appreciation & BLAST Shopping Day! 10% Off 
December 5 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Thank you for a wonderful year at Greensgrow West! Enjoy 10% off select greens, wreaths, and winter decorations, complimentary tea, cocoa and cookies. Free trolley shuttle service between Baltimore and Lancaster Avenues!

Subaru Arctic Blast at Greensgrow Farms: December 4th–13th
Monday–Friday • 2–8pm | Saturday & Sunday • 10am–5pm

Join us on the farm for 10 days of fun holiday activities and workshops. The event kicks off with our annual Customer Appreciation Happy Hour and holiday lighting on the farm on December 4. The farm will be stocked with fresh cut holiday trees, wreaths, greens and gifts and we are open till 8 during the week for holiday shoppers. For kids, we are going to be making snow to play in everyday (weather permitting) and offering free make and take activities! Don’t miss the Greensgrow Holiday Bazaar on the weekends for a great array of handmade gifts from local makers and crafters. Plus, live music and ice sculpture!

Hello World (3610 Sansom Street)

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Spruce Hill Jeweler and Center City Boutique team up in West Philadelphia!

Hello World is proud to offer the jewelry design, restringing and repair services of popular West Philly jeweler Amy Neukrug. In addition to Amy’s jewelry, Hello World in its new location at 3610 Sansom St (in the rear of the Penn Bookstore) has expanded its well-known mix of home and fashion accessories. Stop in Monday through Friday 10 a.m. till 7 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. till 5 p.m.

Renata’s Kitchen (4533 Baltimore Avenue)

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Happy Holidays from Renata’s Kitchen!

Brand new gift cards are in stock and ready to be gifted! Cookies, Cakes, and Breads will be made to order for holiday gifts, and catering is always available for large and small holiday parties. Check our Faceboook and Twitter page for more specials and events as the Holiday Season approaches.

Lil’ Pop Shop (265 S. 44th Street)

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Lil’ Pop Shop’s unique ice pops are hand-crafted in small batches from a seasonal assortment of fresh, natural, locally-sourced ingredients. This winter, in addition to our delicious pops, we have fresh baked cookies, cakes, pies, and other sweet treats to go with the richest hot chocolate in town! Need a stocking stuffer or hostess gift? Pick up a gift card or amazing chocolate from Askinose or homemade confections like marshmallows or meringue kisses. We will be closed from December 24th through January 3rd, reopening January 4th!

Local 44/Bottle Shop (4333 Spruce Street)

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Holiday Shopping at the Bottle Shop
Obviously, we take an official diplomatic position on BEER being the best gift you can give for just about any occasion… but we concede that there are some good reasons to indulge in other (beer related) giftables! Check out the entire selection of new and unique beer gifts—so much great stuff! Have a really hard to please person on your list? Our favorite liquid solves all shopping needs. Come in to browse the full selection!

Annual Holiday Drive
Help us get into the Holiday Spirit by donating new and unwrapped toys or personal care items for the People’s Emergency Center, a West Philly shelter offering support services to women and children. Drop off your donations in the Bottle Shop now thru December 18! For a list of most needed items, visit http://www.local44beerbar.com/upcomingevents.htm

Santa Visits the Bottle Shop
Grab your kid, grab your camera and come thirsty! This is our favorite event of the whole year! Saturday, Dec. 12 from Noon-3 p.m., hang with your neighbors, grab a beer and let your kiddos discuss their behavior with the man in sassy red satin.

Christmas Eve Eve Open House Happy Hour
Local 44 is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so that we can spend the holiday with our friends and families. But you’re our family to, so what do we do? Join us December 23 (Christmas Eve Eve) for an all day Open House featuring $3 local beers and a whole lot of merriment!

SAVE THE DATE: Local 44 Turns 7 Years Old
January 1, 2016… Something awesome this way comes. Stay tuned!

Mariposa Food Co-op (4824 Baltimore Avenue)

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Founded in 1971, Mariposa Food Co-op is a neighborhood grocery store that strives to provide residents of West Philadelphia and beyond with access to and information about food, especially healthy, locally-grown or otherwise sustainably-produced products. Open to the public, we are owned and democratically-controlled by our members — your neighbors in West Philly! Learn more about Mariposa membership by visiting www.mariposa.coop/join.

This holiday season, shop our Holiday Shopping Guides for seasonal food items and unique gifts.

Milk & Honey Market (4435 Baltimore Avenue)

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Shopping locally for the holidays means you can find something truly unique for everyone on your list – while supporting your local community.

We have an expanded selection of locally produced gifts for foodies, home brewers, hosts, hostesses and even kids.

Penn Book Center (130 S. 34th Street)

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Visit Penn Book Center for the holidays! We are your local, independently-owned bookstore, offering 25% off selected Random House titles including new fiction, biography, history, cookbooks and more. Become a frequent buyer and get a $10.00 credit every time you spent $100.00.

The sale starts on November 30th, Cider Monday. Enjoy hot cider and holiday treats as you spend a cozy Monday buying responsibly by shopping locally.

Check out our website for information about new books, events and much more.

Penn Museum Shop (3260 South Street)

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Penn Museum Shop: Holiday Shopping for a World Heritage City

If you haven’t been to the Penn Museum Shop in a while, you’re in for a surprise. Newly renovated and recently featured in Souvenirs, Gifts & Novelties magazine, the Shop boasts a colorful, fresh new look and a wide range of unique gifts from around the world, many via fair trade partnerships for the craftspeople.

International clothing, accessories and jewelry, pottery, statuary, crafts, books, and toys speak to the many cultures in the Museum’s renowned galleries. New for the upcoming exhibition, The Golden Age of King Midas—featuring ancient treasures from Turkey—the Shop offers a selection of colorful Turkish pottery, mini-Oriental rugs designed as elegant mouse pads and coasters, and more.

Entry to the Penn Museum Shop is always free. The Penn Museum is at 3260 South Street, across from Franklin Field. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open to 8:00 p.m. the first Wednesdays of the month. Information: http://www.penn.museum/visit/museum-shop

University City Arts League (4226 Spruce Street)

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The University City Arts League is a community arts and education center that offers arts classes for all ages. In addition to weekly adults arts and design classes, and outreach programs in neighborhood schools, the Arts League offers a popular After School Arts Program and Summer Arts camp for school-aged children. UCAL’s contemporary gallery features monthly exhibitions presenting the work of contemporary artists.

UCAL’s annual Holiday Crafts Show features hand-crafted one-of-a-kind gifts by 30 local artists. This year’s show runs from December 4th -20th and and supports the work of local artists and crafts people. Open daily, Monday-Friday 5 – 8 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 12 – 6 p.m., with an opening reception on Friday December 4th from 6-8 p.m., and a closing reception on Sunday December 20th from 4-6 p.m.

VIX Emporium (5009 Baltimore Avenue)

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VIX Emporium is West Philly’s go-to spot for unique, locally made gifts and cards. Everything is produced by over 200 independent artists, craftspeople and small businesses, primarily from the Philadelphia area. The mix at VIX includes artisan jewelry, functional handmade ceramics, home wares, art prints, accessories, natural bath & body products, candles, baby gifts, holiday decorations and more. The storefront itself, a former 1940s millinery with original built-in cabinetry, inspired the Emporium’s name — VIX (with a bar over the V) is the Roman numeral for 5009, its Baltimore Avenue address.

 

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