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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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