Topic: Black-Owned Business
Big Rube’s Philly: Babe on 52nd Street
Ted Hall opened his women’s boutique in 1972. Today, it’s one of the last Black-owned businesses on the Strip
By Reuben Harley
Business For Good: Immortal Vision Studio
CJ Wolfe’s Kensington studio has become a creative hub for anyone who wants to learn photography — thanks to a photographer who taught himself the trade
By Frank Festa
Big Rube’s Philly: Mal’s Barber Shop
Mal Robinson, whose one-man shop in Southwest Philly is an enclave of respect, conversation and relaxation for Black men and boys, talks about choices with the iconic Philly photographer, chef and style icon
By Reuben Harley
Big Rube’s Philly: The DreamSleeve
The Philly photographer, chef, and style forerunner reconnects with MaryAnn Morris, a longtime friend who’s pursuing her passion for fashion by hand-making a must-have accessory. Fabolous is a fan.
By Reuben Harley
The Citizen Recommends: Frankford Day and Night Market
Frankford native Eugene “Buddha” Thomas carries on a neighborhood tradition this weekend — and everyone’s invited.
By Abigail Chang
Ideas We Should Steal: Boosting Neighborhood Commercial Corridors
A $185 million effort in Detroit is jumpstarting equitable development and increasing population in the city’s neighborhoods. Drexel’s Metro Finance head on what Philly can learn from the program
By Bruce Katz
Listen: How to Really Build Black Business Density
Part 2 of our live podcast taping reveals the secrets to combating the negative aspects of gentrification, and the most important document any city leader would be wise to read
By Jessica Blatt Press
“Standing in Solidarity with Small Businesses”
Comcast RISE has awarded over $110 million to 13,000 small companies around the country since 2020. There are two more weeks to apply for a 2023 grant
By Natalie Pompilio