Hope Took Root

Branches of Hope: The 9/11 Survivor Tree, written by Medford native Ann Magee and illustrated by Nicole Wong,...

Set Sail with a New Life Skill 

Learning a new skill can be scary.  But learning a new skill from an Air Force veteran who’s spent...

More Than a Preschool, It’s a Family Tradition

When the preschool class of 2026 graduated from Lenape Kiddie Kollege, the pride on the faces of parents and grandparents said it all. Owner-Director Theresa Young knows that feeling well....

Like a Good Neighbor, Vince Ovecka Is There

Expect the unexpected.  Anything can happen.  Wise words for life – and insurance.  “We’ve helped so many families recover when they’ve lost their cars, homes and even loved ones,” said Vince Ovecka,...

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Full on Flavor, Not Short on Success

There’s a dessert company in Fishtown that melds the cultures - and flavors - of Vietnam, America, France and Scotland. Loc Pham founded Philly Cookie...

Jessica Rennard: The Fashion Disruptor

Jessica Rennard said she characterizes her career by seeing what others miss. As the founder of NuSource, she created a business that helps resellers...

Publisher’s Note

As summer begins to wind down, we’re bringing you another issue of The Hook filled with the people, businesses and local flavor that make...

The Catch

It’s all in the details. When it comes to your social calendar, change is … not always good. But sometimes, it’s inevitable. Check each...

S2 E4: Stitched by Community: Ari Vasquez on Building Slay Everyday, One Custom Gown at a Time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBAI6T833zg Meet Arisabel "Ari" Vasquez — the designer behind Slay Everyday, a custom-clothing studio and boutique rooted in Philadelphia's Olde Kensington/Northern Liberties neighborhood. In this...

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