On Sunday June 14, 2026, East Passyunk Avenue will fill with music, art, and community for Pride on Passyunk, a grassroots Pride Celebration hosted by Spellbound Studio. Stretching across multiple blocks, this second annual event invites neighbors, visitors, and local businesses to center queer visibility with sidewalk vendors, in-store programming, and pop-up events happening all
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Liz peruses a products case at the Green Aisle Grocery on Grays Ferry Avenue. | Photos by Megan Matuzak
The electric-green storefront of local food market Green Aisle Grocery on Grays Ferry Avenue is a sign of change. Five years ago, the acupuncture clinic across the street or frozen Greek yogurt shop on the corner would
Nice Things Handmade carries on a tradition in South Phillyby Claire Connelly
Saddened by the recent closings of some of Philadelphia’s favorite specialty shops, Elissa Kara made a bold move. In February, the local artist and restaurant veteran opened Nice Things Handmade, a boutique gallery on booming East Passyunk Avenue.