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Why Baltimore Avenue Doesn’t Feel the Same Anymore

Why Baltimore Avenue Doesn’t Feel the Same Anymore

Update: 2025-11-17
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There’s something special about West Philly, especially along Baltimore Avenue. It runs through neighborhoods like Spruce Hill and Cedar Park, with beloved coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and bookstores. But some things are changing. Freelance writer (and events newsletter writer) Jen Kinney points out that storefronts are staying empty longer and vape shops are replacing neighborhood favorites. What does that tell us about changing Philadelphia?


Read Jen’s article in Philadelphia Magazine here.


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Why Baltimore Avenue Doesn’t Feel the Same Anymore

Why Baltimore Avenue Doesn’t Feel the Same Anymore

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