April Business Buzz

Jessie Marushak
3 days ago
3 min read

Congrats to our Small Business Fund Spring Grantees

Park to Broad is excited to announce the six grantees for our spring 2026 Small Business Fund grants!

All Day Hoagies & I Scream for Ice Cream
Blkberry Juice Bar
Girard Veterinary Clinic
Kith + Kin
Manong
Natasha Lynne Studios

These projects are solely funded by community contributions and we are looking forward to funding another grant cycle this fall. In total, we received 31 applications for more than $50,000 from storefront businesses, so there are definitely more opportunities to help! You can invest in projects like these, and grow this fall’s grant pool by contributing directly. Thank you to all the neighbors who make this support possible!

Fairmount Arts Crawl April 26

Details are coming soon for next weekend’s Fairmount Arts Crawl - Sunday, April 26 from 12-4pm with vendors, music, food, and family activities starting at 23rd and Fairmount Avenue.

As usual, lots of local businesses have been in the news:

Brewerytown Chiropractic has received Philadelphia Family’s LOVE Award for Best Chiropractic Practice.
Both Aiyah, on Fairmount Avenue, and Flores Coffee Shop, on Girard Avenue, celebrated their second birthdays in March.
Cada Mañana Café, next to the Parkway Central Library, celebrated their grand opening March 21.
Honeysuckle on North Broad is one of Philadelphia’s seven 2026 James Beard Award finalists; they also earned a shoutout when Tamron Hall called the restaurant “the best food experience” of her life.
Manong, 1833 Fairmount Avenue, is one of "Philadelphia's Best New Restaurants for Spring 2026”
Billy Penn’s Guide to Thrifting in Philadelphia spotlighted Retro Rewind on Girard Avenue, and Project HOMEspun Boutique on Fairmount.
Baby's Kusina + Market just made The Inquirer's list of “the best breakfast sandwiches in Philadelphia.”
Records Forever on Fairmount was included in Billy Penn's Guide to Philly Record Stores.

We're Hiring

Our team is growing this summer - apply now or share this link for our new Community Business Liaison VISTA position focused on reducing storefront vacancy and increasing community vitality!

Update on Nuisance Businesses

We are grateful for all the feedback and questions received regarding Park to Broad’s work on nuisance businesses, and have added several FAQs and updates to the page at parktobroad.org/takeaction on what we believe will make a difference!

Community Cleanups & Workshops

Enjoying the weather? Join us this Sunday for a Community Cleanup at Athletic Rec Center from 11am-1pm on April 19, organized by Block by Block.

Lemon Hill Neighbors has two workdays this weekend, another on Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) and then a FREE trail building and maintenance workshop on April 25 and 29.

Neighborhood Events

Check out all these upcoming dates across the neighborhood!

Eastern State has two FREE events - register for their April 16 film screening and April 23 panel on prison gerrymandering.
Join Aiyah for a book signing with Alicia Kennedy this Friday, April 17
Libertee Grounds is hosting a Paint & Plants event this Saturday, April 18 - and counting down to their big 5th Anniversary Party and Masters Tournament coming up on May 9
There’s yoga with cats this Saturday at Le Cat Cafe.
The Rail Park is hosting saxophonist Mervin Toussaint on Sunday, April 19 from 4pm-6pm as part of Philadelphia Jazz Month.
Parks on Tap has kicked off its season at the Azalea Garden, between Boathouse Row and the Philadelphia Museum of Art; check it out through this Sunday.
Speaking of the PMA, their “A Nation of Artists” exhibition opened on April 12, and “Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments” is coming up on April 25.
Ali’s Wagon is hosting an Art Market on Saturday, April 25 from 11am-4pm.
PHS’s Spring Fête and Plant Sale is the same day, from 11am-3pm, at the Azalea Garden.
Philly History Pop Ups is back at Corinthian Gardens on Tuesday evening, April 28. RSVP for FREE at this link.

Looking Ahead

Save the date for Bache in Bloom on May 14 and Girard Avenue Street Festival on May 16!

Business Network Spotlights

We're featuring three businesses this week. Take a look and get to know some favorite Park to Broad Business Network Members.

Bar Hygge / Brewery Techne

Meet Bar Hygge / Brewery Techne, a combined restaurant/brewery that offers a cozy ambience and a diverse range of beers.

Natasha Lynne Studios

Discover Natasha Lynne Studios, an alteration studio for bridal and formal wear.

Girard Veterinary Clinic

Check out Girard Veterinary Clinic located in the Park to Broad District.

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Commercial Listing of the Month

2531 W Girard Ave: Recently remodeled high visibility commercial space with rear yard, ideal for retail, office, or professional services. Listed for $2,500/month.

Find other available commercial properties in the community on our website .