‘Las cosas para mi y mi negocio al comienzo de la pandemia fueron duras’.
Rafael Suarez Dueño de Sharp City Barber Shop en 3089 Kensington Ave. Septiembre de 2021 Nota de la editora: Las
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‘Sólo pienso en cómo puedo apoyar a otras personas en nuestra comunidad’.
Zhi Zhang Propietaria de China Show Co., una tienda minorista en 3061 Kensington Ave. Septiembre de 2021 Nota de la
‘Cuando sucede algo de esta magnitud, las primeras personas con las que quieres hablar son tus hijos’.
Katherine Rivera Dueña de Flip Out Productions, un centro de gimnasia en 2757 Frankford Ave. Julio de 2021 Nota de
‘La Ciudad de Filadelfia nos proporcionó muchos recursos’.
Sunny Phanthavong Copropietaria de Vientiane Bistro, un restaurante lao-tailandés en 2537 Kensington Ave. Junio de 2021 Nota de la editora:
‘La gente necesitaba sus trabajos’.
Brad Tabaac Dueño de Friendly Pharmacy, una farmacia independiente en 2258 N. Front St. Julio de 2021 Nota de la
‘Para sobrevivir, tuvimos que seguir vendiendo a nuestra base de clientes’.
Linda Gallant Directora editorial de The Head and The Hand, una librería sin fines de lucro 2644 Coral St. Junio
‘Pasamos de miles de dólares al día a 50 dólares al día en una semana’.
Blew Kind Copropietaria de Franny Lou’s Porch, un café y espacio comunitario en 2400 Coral St. Mayo de 2021
‘Apenas estábamos abriendo nuestras puertas cuando se les dijo a todos que cerraran’.
Wanda Darden Co-propietario de Studio Six Two, un lugar de eventos en 2424 Coral St. Suite CT4 Junio de 2021
‘No sabíamos que deparaba el futuro para el negocio y la comunidad’.
John Armstrong Propietario de Harrison Consultants Physical Therapy en 2034 E. Allegheny Ave. Mayo de 2021 Nota de la editora:
‘Sentí que era mi responsabilidad, como líder en educación, continuar nuestros servicios’.
Laveina Dash Propietaria de Greener Little Seeds, un centro de desarrollo infantil y preescolar ecológico en 2534 Amber St. Abril
‘Realmente no recibimos mucha ayuda. De hecho, la Ciudad hizo lo contrario’.
Sonny Heff Copropietario de Kensington Mini Mart, una tienda de esquina en 2560 Kensington Ave. Abril de 2021 Nota de
Propietarios de negocios de Kensington hablan sobre la recuperación de la pandemia: ‘Las cosas están mejorando lentamente, pero tenemos un largo c
Durante los últimos cuatro años, Sonny Heff y su esposa han dirigido el Kensington Mini Mart, una tienda de la
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'Things for me and my business, at the beginning of the pandemic, were tough'
Rafael Suarez Owner of Sharp City Barber Shop at 3089 Kensington Ave. Interviewed in September 2021 Editor’s Note: The
'We really didn't get much help. In fact, we had the City do the opposite.'
Sonny Heff Co-owner of Kensington Mini Mart, a corner store at 2560 Kensington Ave. Interviewed in April 2021 Editor’s
'I felt that it was my responsibility, being a leader in education, to continue our services.'
Laveina Dash Owner of Greener Little Seeds, an eco-friendly child development center and preschool at 2534 Amber St. Interviewed in
'We didn't know what the future held for the business as well as the community .'
John Armstrong Owner of Harrison Consultants Physical Therapy at 2034 E. Allegheny Ave. Interviewed in May 2021 Editor’s note:
"We were just opening our doors when everyone was told to shut down.'
Wanda Darden Co-owner at Studio Six Two, an events venue at 2424 Coral St. Suite CT4 Interviewed in June 2021
'We went from thousands of dollars a day to $50 a day within a week.'
Blew Kind Co-owner of Franny Lou’s Porch, a cafe and community space at 2400 Coral St. Interviewed in May
'In order to survive, we had to continue to sell to our customer base.'
Linda Gallant Editorial Director of The Head and The Hand, a nonprofit bookstore at 2644 Coral St. Interviewed in June
'People needed their jobs.'
Brad Tabaac Owner of Friendly Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy at 2258 N. Front St. Interviewed in July 2021 Editor’s
'The City of Philadelphia gave us a lot of resources.'
Sunny Phanthavong Co-owner of Vientiane Bistro, a Lao-Thai restaurant at 2537 Kensington Ave. Interviewed in June 2021 Editor’s note:
'When something of this magnitude happens, the first people you want to talk to are your kids.'
Katherine Rivera Owner of Flip Out Productions, a gymnastics center at 2757 Frankford Ave. Interviewed in July 2021 Editor’s