August Business Buzz

Jessie Marushak
6 days ago
2 min read

Shop Now, Enjoy Later

For August, we want to encourage neighbors to show love for local businesses by considering a gift card purchase! If you’re not around, or out as much this month, you can still “shop now to enjoy later” and make sure local businesses feel the love during one of the slower months of the year.

Businesses in the News

We have had lots of local businesses in the headlines recently, including:

The trio of Brewerytown & Broad Street businesses in Philadelphia Magazine “Best of Philly” guide
Two stops in the New York Times’ latest “36 Hours in Philadelphia” spotlight
A local spot that hosted fans from around the world during the World Cup
Ristorante Valentina! Now open three weeks at 25th and Meredith
And a neighborhood welcome for LeBron James, the city’s newest Sixer

Community Events

Shoutouts for three big opportunities to meet your neighbors before the end of summer

Oval Minifest wraps this Saturday, August 22 with Kith+Kin Family Fun Day, music, and Soccer Shots
Join Fairmount Civic and FESPP for Neighbors Night on the Brown Street Lawn - Thursday, August 27
Get ready for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic! Visit parktobroad.org/residents for logistics information - then meet us on Lemon Hill to cheer on the racers all-day - Sunday, August 30!

Looking ahead

Make sure you are free on September 12 for the Spring Garden Sunflower Festival at 18th and Fairmount, the Fairmount Flea Market on the streets around Eastern State, and GPS Fest with food trucks, art vendors, and live music at Lemon Hill.

Special events at local businesses

Get ready for Eagles season by participating in, or attending, Libertee Grounds’ “Cooper DeJean Look-A-Like Contest” on August 27.
Atelier Art Gallery at 1301 N 31st Street has a group exhibition of more than 40 artists open each Friday through August 28.
Jazz in Fairmount is hosting a virtual 5k fundraiser on August 19.
Aiyah has their first Wine & Gems night coming up Friday, August 21.
Baby’s Kusina is presenting ‘Origins of Ube’ with art and live painting this Saturday, August 22!

Nuisance Business Update

We thank all our neighbors and visitors for your interest and advocacy around Park to Broad District’s efforts to bring attention to businesses engaged in illegal activity, resulting in harm to the neighborhood and local economy. There are a few updates we wanted to share. You can read them here. Stay tuned for more updates as they are available.

Business Network Spotlight: Holland & Milan

This week's Business Network Spotlight features Holland & Milan Organics, LLC., a small business specializing in handmade and organic hair and skincare products. Read More.

Commercial Listing of the Month

1508 Ridge Ave: 1042 SF new construction retail space with high visibility on Ridge Ave. Basement use available and lower level can be vented for restaurant use. Rental rate is $2,500/month plus proportional share of utilities with negotiable lease term.

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