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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