Insight into the new Mugshots on Girard

Brewerytown: Cafe Opens on West Girard AvenueBy Lindsay Burgessvia Temple Four white cups brimming with hot coffee sit precariously in a teetering cardboard beverage carrier perched on a customer’s forearm. She struggles to reach for the doorknob that barely clings to its old wooden anchor. “Oh, let me get that for you!” exclaims the petite redhead sitting close to the door. “So sorry about that, this door is just so old,” she apologizes with...

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Entrepreneur Profile: Beth and Jamie Fox of FindZ

By Carolyn Wheatley via Empowerment Group Philadelphians are gradually becoming more and more aware of how many hidden jewels are scattered along Girard Avenue, and Findz is no exception. Just a block away from the Girard stop on the Market-Frankford Line, Findz occupies a small store with merchandise that spills out onto the street to create a mini sidewalk sale. The consignment shop houses tons of great clothing, jewelry, DVDs, books,...

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Black Vulture Gallery Opening Reception Tonight!

Black Vulture Gallery - 208 E. Girard Ave. As part of Frankford Ave.'s November 1st Friday, Black Vulture Gallery will open its doors from 6:30 to 10:30pm and will feature over 50 artists, and complementary food and drink. Come out and welcome this new business to the neighborho...

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Mugshots CoffeeHouse & Café, now open 2831 W. Girard Ave.

(via uwishunu) "There are few things I cherish more than a good cup of coffee, which is why I’m downright ecstatic following the recent grand opening of Mugshots CoffeeHouse & Café just steps away from my Brewerytown home. Previously limited to Fairmount and Manayunk locations, Mugshots’ officially opened the doors to its third café, located at 2831 Girard Ave, on Wednesday. The surprisingly spacious Brewerytown spot boast an upstairs...

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Zoning Code Commission Open House Tonight @ Girard College

via PlanPhilly October 12, 2010 - 6:00pm  The city's zoning code is under reconstruction due to the request of Philadelphia citizens. The Zoning Code Commission (ZCC) has organized several revisions over the past few months and is now releasing its draft for the new code. The ZCC has organized 10 meetings, one for each specific District location. These meetings are open to the public and there is no RSVP required. Location 2101 South College Ave....

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GIRARD FEST Saturday!!!

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River Ward Restaurant Week Oct 3rd - 10th!

  Fishtown / South Kensington / Port Richmond Restaurant Week Announced! This year’s River Ward Restaurant Week has eight amazing participating restaurants, and they will all be offering great food at great discounts to encourage people to dine locally. Two Girard Ave. staples- Johnny Brenda's and Sketch, will be participating this Fall. See http://riverwardrestaurants.wordpress.com/ for more info. ...

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2nd Thursday Gallery Openings Tonight!

9/9/10-  Tonight 2nd Thursday Gallery Opening Receptions happening on Girard! Check out the amazing gallery opening receptions at Reverie - 205 W. Girard Ave. Rebekah Templeton - 173 W. Girard Ave. Quince - 209 W. Girard Ave. Crane Arts building - 1400 N. American St. (just north of 2nd and Girar...

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New Sanitation Regulations for Businesses

View PDF here Business owners, please check out this one-pager from Commerce's Office of Business Services that outlines the new commercial trash, recycling and dumpster regulations. Send feedback to info@girardcoalition.or...

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SBA hopes to match entrepreneurs with willing lenders

via philly.com Small-business lending is down. Pick a reason, but that won’t change the fact that lots of small firms would like to borrow money to expand or buy some new equipment right now. So, what to do? Well, the Philadelphia District of U.S. Small Business Administration is planning to host four “matchmaking events” this month where hopeful borrowers can pitch willing lenders. And the price seems right: free. The first will be held next Wednesday at the Radisson Valley Forge Hotel in King of Prussia from 9 a.m. to...

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Rebekah Templeton Contemporary Art presents Sample 3

September 9th - October 23rd, 2010 Opening Reception: Thursday, September 9th, 6-9 PM Rebekah Templeton Contemporary Art is proud to present Live!infili!, an exhibition of new sculptures by New York artist Jason Gandy. For Live!infili!, Jason Gandy has installed a new grouping of sculptures created out of wood, leather and porcelain. Each piece conceals an aperture: a porthole in the side of a finely crafted miniature ship or a peephole through...

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Help InLiquid fund their 2011 Calendar!

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Natural Health Fundraiser for Kensington Community Food Co-Op

Girard EastPhiladelphia's Destination for Alternative Health and WellnessIs hosting a fundraiser for the Kensington Community Food Co-Op, where you can enjoy a wide range of natural health solutions. Support your community food co-op while enjoying the benifits of natural health care by making an appointment with one of the following Natural Health and Wellness Professionals for Sunday Aug 29th, 10-4100% of proceeds to be donated to KCFCAffordable Skin Care SalonProfessional, organic and therapeutic skin care at affordable princes.Call 215-203-0995.Barefoot...

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Turkish Coffee on Girard Avenue

via brownstoner By Samantha Melmed Our inner caffeine-addicts are kind of excited about this: The gist of the cafe at 258 East Girard Avenue is apparently that it will be a hangout for the local Albanian community, replacing another cafe that existed until fairly recently on Girard Avenue. And that, in turn, apparently means that they'll be serving high-octane Turkish coffee, and lots of it. Owner Nevin Abedinaj now hopes for a 32-seat space to...

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Girard Fest! September 25th; Calling Vendors and Volunteers

First Annual ‘Girard Fest’, Set for Saturday, September 25, 2010. Philadelphia, PA…The GIRARD BUSINESS & ARTS ASSOCIATION (GBAA) a non-profit is proud to announce the First Annual GIRARD FEST Street Festival, Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 11 am to 7 pm, rain or shine, on Girard Avenue from Front Street to 4th Street. This first of its kind festival is a cooperative effort between the newly reorganized GBAA and Philadelphia F/M, Film &...

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Mike Philips at Music Box Records

MIKE PHILIPS will be at the Music Box today at 5.pm please come out and meet him at 2713 w Girard ave. Visit www.hiddenbeach.com/mikephillips to learn more about Mike Phil...

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Dos Funny Frogs in GRID Magazine!

This month's issue of GRID features a great article with Alex Suarez about his new cleaning company, Dos Funny Frogs, located at 223 W. Girard Ave.: via. GRID by Lee Stabert After only a few minutes of conversation with Dos Funny Frogs’ Alex Suarez, it becomes clear that he has the mind of a scientist—discern a problem, research, test, solve. That enthusiasm for discovering a better (and greener) way to do things propels his business, a cleaning...

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Philadelphia Zoo - Summer Ale Fest, Sat. 6:30-10pm

Photo: B Krist for GPTMC via uwishunu         Enough time has elapsed so that everyone should have recovered by now from Philly Beer Week and be ready for the second annual Summer Ale Festival. On Saturday, July 24th from 6:30-10pm, the Philadelphia Zoo will once again host an evening of outstanding local and regional craft beers that have put Philadelphia on the map as a destination for beer-lovers...

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Barefoot Doctor Community Acupuncture Clinic - Open House

Open House Wed. July 21st!Visit 618 W Girard Avenue on Wed. July 21st from 6-9pm for an open house! For FREE sample treatments and consultations with the acupuncturist!If you decide to schedule an appointment, you’ll receive your first treatment free as well!Also- consult and get a demo with Gretchen Gerhauser who will be beginning a series of Posture Healing classes at the clinic. If you suffer from pain or injury, her individualized blend of tai chi, yoga, and chi kung can offer great benefit- learn how to use your body properly to avoid injury...

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Property Listing: 806 E Girard Ave.

via Yahoo! Real Estate Description: First floor:Living/dining room, eat in modern kitchen, wooden cabinets, rear bedroom, three piece modern bathroom, laundry facilities, full size rear concreted yard that has the potential for off street parking. Second floor: large laundry/storage room, modern eat in kitchen wooden cabinets, rear bedroom, three piece modern bathroom. Third floor: large bedroom with rear wooden deck. Full concrete basement,...

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Hyperion Bank Blood Drive, Tues. Aug. 3rd!

Normal 0 0 1 50 285 City Avenue Special Services District 2 1 350 10.262 0 0 0 Hyperion Bank Blood Drive Tuesday, August 3 - 1:00PM to 7:00pm For more info or an appt. please call:  Suzanne Mooney at 215-789-4198 or sign up online at: http://www.redcrossblood.org   Enter Sponsor Code: 14826 From July 1st through September 12th, 2010 all presenting donors who donate blood at an American...

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Reinventing Brewerytown, one property at a time

via philly.com Over the years, a number of developers have descended on Philadelphia's Brewerytown neighborhood, often with grandiose promises to revitalize the community. Some progress has been made following the completion of Westrum Development Corp.'s 144-unit Brewerytown Square town home complex. But acres of surrounding land Westrum slated for development years ago still sit undeveloped, in part due to the recent recession and still struggling economy. Yet, thanks to MM Partners LLC, change has, indeed, come to Brewerytown. Without...

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Girard Ave. I-95 Interchange Updates

All updates regarding I-95/ Girard Ave. construction can be found on the 95 revive site: 95revive.com First Phase of Girard Avenue Interchange Reconstruction Completed The first (I-95/GR0) of six phases (GR1-GR5) of reconstruction of the Interstate 95/Girard Avenue Interchange has been completed. The temporary southbound off-ramp constructed adjacent to the existing off-ramp is in service, and the northbound Aramingo Avenue connector constructed...

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Property Listing: 133 W Girard Ave.

Situated in Northern Liberties, one block to Market Street elevated, acrossed the street from the Piazza development, priced for quick sale. Three story, 2900 square foot building ripe for development as commercial or retail space, or multi family dwelling. Property previously used as veterinarian offices. via Movoto...

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July 10th, 6-9p, Art Opening @ Slingluff Gallery

July 10th, 6-9p, Art Opening Featuring Artist Mike Egan 7/10 - 7/25 Slingluff Gallery, 11 W. Girard Ave. View Current Artwork Read About Mike via Slingluff Gall...

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Soapy Smells on Girard Avenue

via Active RainWhat does Fishtown wash their hands with?Beekman's Copa Soaps has been crafting sudsy bars on Girard Avenue in Fishtown for quite a long time. If you've ever walked past the storefront, you can smell the clean, herbal scents emanating from the building. The all natural, cold-processed soaps are made from various oils such as coconut, olive, palm, and almond - hence the name, C.O.P.A.Soaps can be purchased online and are available in...

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Property Listing: 314 E Girard Ave.

via Long & FosterList price: $257,500This building is located on the Girard Avenue commercial corridor, adjacent to the Waterfront and 2 blocks to The Sugarhouse Casino. The Bi-Level Apartment is completely restored and renovated, with 2 full baths, and long term tenants. The first floor commercial space is partially renovated, with a new floor system. It has high ceilings, with turn of the century tin ceilings. Excellent opportunity for a savvy...

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Art + Soul Food

The 2010 Art + SoulFood festival is happening this Saturday, June 12th, from 2-6 pm. There will be an after-party at the North Star Bar. Here is a taste of the 2010 festival highlights (complete with handy bullet points):A meet and greet with Darryl McCray of “Cornbread” fame, a former Brewerytown resident dubbed the father of modern graffiti. Catch the trailer to his upcoming documentary “Cry of the City” by producer Sean McKnight setting the record...

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Metro - Brewerytown, the next hot spot?

Metro - Brewerytown, the next hot sp...

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Mugshots expands to Girard Ave.!

Angela Vendetti and Jill Fink will expand their Mugshots coffee operation into Brewerytown in late June, when they open their third location at 2831 Girard Ave. m...

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Tiffin Etc. Brings Kati Rolls To The Streets Of Philadelphia

Tiffin Etc. Brings Kati Rolls To The Streets Of Philadelp...

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Brindle Cafe

Brindle Cafe a fair-trade, organic coffee and tea shop is planning to open their doors at 221 E. Girard Avenue.They are going to be presenting their designs to the community at the Fishtown Zoning meeting.Tuesday June 8th at 7pm.In the Fishtown Recreation Center, 1020 East Montgomery Ave.Brindle Cafe well be a great addition to the vibrant and growing East Girard Corridor. As they state on their website their "goal is to bring Philadelphia, the freshest...

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Art For the Cash Poor

InLiquid is holding its Art For the Cash Poor festival (http://www.inliquid.com/features/aftcp11/) on June 12th - 13th.The festival which takes place just off of Girard Avenue includes live music, Food Vendors such as Quince Fine Foods and Las Cazuelas, and lots of paricipating Philadelphia artists.MUSIC Saturday: 4:45 McRad3:15 Chalk & the Beige Americans1:45 Keystone Mountain BoysSunday: 4:45 North Lawrence Midnight Singers3:15 The Josh &...

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Girard Avenue Mugshot's CoffeeHouse and Cafe

Mugshot's CoffeeHouse & Cafe is opening their third location at 2831 W. Girard Avenue.This as exciting development for the community that is only blocks away from the Philadelphia Zoo and a number of other major attractions.Read City Papers ArticleRead Metro's Arti...

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Girard Coalition Helps Tiffin etc get $50,000 Grant

The Girard Coalition, Inc. helped the President of Tiffin Munish Narula get a $50,000 grant to help in the construction of a new restaurant Tiffin Pizza, etc. which will be located at 712 W Girard Avenue. The grant was presented by Mayor Nutter at a city wide event in which only ten recipients received funding support. The Selection of Tiffin Pizza, etc. for a grant shows how GCI is able to work with businesses to help them gain the support they...

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The First Annual Fishtown Shad Fest

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