July Business Buzz
- Jessie Marushak
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Soccer Central
The final week of Fan Fest at Lemon Hill features four match-days + free concerts with big headliners on the off-days - it’s also the last chance to enjoy a game with one of the local businesses who’ve been making our neighborhood Soccer Central all month long.
The First Interracial Baseball Game Was Played In Our Neighborhood
Philadelphia is hosting baseball’s All Star Game this week as well - a great opportunity to re-visit this story from Hidden City Philadelphia on our community’s ties to the first-ever interracial baseball game - hosted at 27th and Jefferson in 1869!
Recommend a Local Business to a Friend
To keep our local business community strong, this month we’re asking neighbors to recommend one “hidden gem” to a friend during July.
Businesses in the News
There have been lots of businesses in the news already, if you’d like to click and share:
Ios Restobar and Zorba's Tavern, both on Fairmount Ave were recognized in Philly Mag’s “Guide to Philly’s Best Greek Food"
Honeysuckle and SOUTH on Broad Street both made The New York Times’ “36 Hours in Philadelphia” feature.
Krupa's Tavern at 2701 Brown, and Lorraine at 1502 Brown, were named two of - "The Best Dive Bars in Philly" while Spot Burgers on Girard and Bar Hygge on Fairmount made Philly Mag’s "The Best Burgers in Philadelphia" list.
CBS News reported on The Black Taxi’s status as a “global hotspot” for soccer crowds, while Urban Saloon and Libertee Grounds were named on a list of the best spots for watching sports citywide.
Manong at 1833 Fairmount was recognized as part of Philadelphia’s brunch renaissance by Philadelphia Inquirer, and made Philly Mag’s “Fanciest Hot Dogs” list.
BODIE on Fairmount celebrated their second birthday in business this month, and Brewerytown Bakery their fourth birthday!
Baby’s Kusina has some pop-ups collaborations coming up - a great way to support a community favorite while they undergo repairs.
Little Susie’s (coming soon to Fairmount Avenue) was spotlighted in The Inquirer at the end of June - Reem’s at 26th and Poplar has just opened too!
Community Events
There are lots of events coming up too! Check out Club Aiyah this Friday, Barnes Foundation’s Block Party this Sunday, Summer Nights at Eastern State, Folk Fun at the Ukrainian League, performances at SOUTH on Broad Street, trivia night at Le Cat Cafe and more, shared on our Instagram page, daily.
Commercial Listing of the Month
2725 W Girard Ave: 1,315SF ground floor retail + full basement. in vanilla shell condition. Ideal for bar, cafe, or boutique. Can be vented for restaurant use. Lease rate of $2,500 (NNN)
Find other available commercial properties in the community on our website.
