West Oak Lane
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Paul Beale’s Flowers in West Oak Lane Has Been a Philadelphia Family Legacy for 55 Years
In Philadelphia’s West Oak Lane neighborhood, a flower shop has been quietly marking life’s most important moments for 55 years, and it’s still very much a family affair. …
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The Haitian Revolution’s Hidden Impact on Philadelphia’s Black History
For generations, Philadelphia has proudly defined itself through the story of the American Revolution. But hidden beneath the city’s familiar history is another revolutionary connection:…
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How to Sign Up for Philadelphia Water Department’s Quarterly Construction Newsletter
Every quarter, Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) shares updates on upcoming or ongoing water, sewer, and green infrastructure projects in Philadelphia City Council. Here’s How It…
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Social Media Influencers Are Popularizing West Philly’s Middle Eastern Perfume Oils
Since the early 2000s, West Philadelphia shop owners have been importing Middle Eastern perfume oils to help build a bridge between Black and Brown communities.…
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A Family-Run Floral Company Has Operated in West Oak Lane for More Than 50 Years
Paul Beale’s Flowers, the family-run floral company, has been going strong in West Oak Lane since 1971, writes Tamala Edwards for 6abc. It’s a go-to…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Kevin Gallagher, SVP and Chief Lending Officer, Ambler Savings Bank
Kevin J. Gallagher, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in West Oak Lane…
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Philadelphia-born President of Nation’s Largest Union Spoke at the Democratic National Convention Last Week
During her address at the Democratic National Convention last week, Philadelphia High School for Girls alumn Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, the…
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Since Leaving Her Financial Services Job to Attend Culinary School, Tanesha Trippett Now Owns A Restaurant
Tanesha Trippett has lived in West Oak Lane her whole life, but spent her summers as a girl with her mother’s family in Savannah, Georgia,…
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Cathryn’s Cake Salon in West Oak Lane is About Family As Much As Desserts
In West Oak Lane, customers can indulge in fresh cakes, pastries, and desserts, but one element that shines just as bright is the power of…
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West Oak Lane Diner Will Rise Like a Phoenix as Part of a New Development
A fire forced the Oak Lane Diner to close in 2015, but now it will rise like a Phoenix as it is reborn a part…
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Philadelphia Natives Represented Among Philadelphia Magazine’s ‘150 Most Influential People’ List
To better reflect the booming success of Philadelphia leadership, the “Most Influential Philadelphians” List released by Philadelphia Magazine has increased from 100 to 150 this…
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