Meet Katie Hanford East Passyunk Avenue BID’s new executive director

The East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District hired Katie Hanford, as its new executive director. Hanford began her position in July and replaces the former executive director Rebecca Bush O’Leary. The East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID), which began

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Deck the Ave returns to East Passyunk with festive holiday happenings

‘Tis the season for pop-up carolers, photos with Santa, the annual tree lighting, and holiday-themed live entertainment. East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) is celebrating the holiday season with the return of its annual Deck The Ave, a host of

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Inaugural East Passyunk Music Festival boasts 30+ music acts plus food, sips, and shopping!

South Philly’s famous foodie street will kick off fall festival season with a new, all-day, all-age, five-block long music and food festival on Sunday, September 10, 2023.  The East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) presents the inaugural East Passyunk

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New EPABID Executive Director is an ally for independent businesses

East Passyunk Avenue has spent much of the last two decades re-establishing itself as a commercial destination and haven for independent businesses. The East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District has been a big part of that renaissance. Their new executive

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Women mean business on East Passyunk Avenue

Women business owners now lead half of the lively corridor’s shops, restaurants, and services In Philadelphia and beyond, women mean business. Women entrepreneurs are now 50 percent of business-owners along the portion of the East Passyunk Avenue retail corridor stretching

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Savor the flavors during Restaurant Week on East Passyunk Avenue

By Margaret Kalalian The popular culinary event showcases multi-course lunches and dinners at two dozen participating restaurants. The annual East Passyunk Restaurant Week will return on Monday, February 27, 2023 and runs through March 10, 2023. Both newcomers as well

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