NORTHERN LIBERTIES (WPVI) -- Northern Liberties is one of the city's fastest growing neighborhoods and the recent boom has seen more than a dozen LGBTQ+ business owners bringing their entrepreneurial spirit to the community.
Dame's Vintage Emporium has a collection of classic clothes and accessories. Sharif Pendleton opened the gift shop Laser Philly. Trunc has been an outlet for artistans for nearly a decade. Ray's Reusables added composting to its list of sustainable offerings. Wash Day and Menagerie Coffee are two more local businesses that have added to the neighborhood's business portfolio.
Many of the business owners credit the welcoming nature of Northern Liberties for the happy coincidence of LGBTQ+ businesses. The owners have found a kinship in having like-minded entrepreneurs in the neighborhood.
They also credit the nature of businesses owners who are allies to the community for making Northern Liberties such a welcoming destination. Kory Aversa's moved his PR company to the neighborhood nearly a decade ago and says there is a sense of pride seeing this recent growth.
Menagerie Coffee | Facebook | Instagram
908 North 3rd Street, Northern Liberties
WashDay | Facebook | Instagram
736 North 2nd Street, First floor, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Aversa PR | Facebook | Instagram
444 Poplar Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Laser Philly | Facebook | Instagram
829 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Trunc | Facebook | Instagram
929 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Ray's Reusables | Facebook | Instagram
935 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Dame's Vintage Emporium | Facebook | Instagram
804 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123