(Originally posted by the Northeast Times September 11, 2023) The champions have a new skipper. According to social media posts by the school, Father Judge High School has named John Hunter as its new baseball coach, replacing Mike Metzger, who stepped down at the end......
12 September, 2023 No comment
(Originally posted on Philly Voice August 10, 2023) Soft pretzels and pizza — two of the greatest comfort foods known to the Western diet — have merged into one “surprisingly incredible” pie now available at Philly Pretzel Factory’s original Mayfair store. That favorable review is......
11 August, 2023 No comment
(Article originally published by the Northeast Times July 26, 2023) Hundreds of people gathered last week at Frankford and Cottman avenues to celebrate not one, but two local championship teams. The St. Hubert Large Varsity Division II and JV Gold cheerleading teams captured national championships......
27 July, 2023 No comment
(Originally posted by the Northeast Times July 20, 2023) The Father Judge state championship baseball team and the St. Hubert national championship cheerleading team will be honored tonight, Thursday, July 20, beginning at 6 at Frankford and Cottman avenues. Among the guests will be sports......
21 July, 2023 No comment
Support your local Mayfair business! In 2022, 13 Mayfair businesses took home the Metro Philly’s Best Award. Let’s bring home more awards in 2023! From May 1st to August 7th, voting is open for the Metro Philly’s Best program. During this period, everyone can vote for whatever......
15 July, 2023 No comment
Make sure to take advantage of the Commerce Department’s Business Security Camera Program! If you are looking for a new outdoor camera system, or you would like to update an existing system that is at least 5 years old, you could receive a 75% rebate......
12 July, 2023 No comment
Please see the message below from Karmen of the Dept. of Commerce regarding funding that is available for businesses in Philadelphia that were impacted by the I-95 closure. FYI: The deadline to apply for the Merchants Fund Emergency Grant Program is Wednesday, July 12. Financial......
07 July, 2023 No comment
(Originally posted by the City of Philadelphia July 5, 2023) On June 23, Mayor Jim Kenney joined Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll to officially reopen six lanes of traffic on I-95. Since the initial collapse, local, state, and federal partners......
06 July, 2023 No comment
(Originally posted by Visit Philly June 22, 2023) Home to one of the largest collections in the country, Philadelphia is a premier destination for public art. So says USA Today’s 10Best, where Philly was voted the best city for street art in America in June 2023. The......
23 June, 2023 No comment
(Originally published by CBS News June 21, 2023) As traffic headaches for many continue due to the I-95 collapse, one shop on Frankford Avenue is trying to bring a positive light to the situation. Traffic on Frankford Avenue in Mayfair is busier now with I-95 detours......
22 June, 2023 No comment
(Originally posted on CBS News June 18, 2023) The Father Judge boys’ baseball team made history over the weekend. The Crusaders defeated Mt. Lebanon High School, 4-1, in the PIAA Class 6A title game to win their first-ever state championship Saturday night at Medlar Field......
19 June, 2023 No comment
(Originally posted by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by June 17, 2023) PCL Championship. District XII Championship. And now State Championship. Catcher Anthony Jakeman’s double in the fifth inning scored a pair of runs and junior David Rodriguez delivered a masterful performance on the mound as......
18 June, 2023 No comment
Philly small business owners can apply for $5,000 grants from Comcast through June 30, 2023. Recipients will also receive TV commercials, expert consultations, and new computer equipment. Last week Mayfair BID Executive Director Donny Smith and Councilman Mike Driscoll participated in the 2023 Comcast RISE......
05 June, 2023 No comment
(Article originally published by the Northeast Times June 2, 2023) City Councilman Mike Driscoll, Mayfair Business Improvement District executive director Donny Smith and others gathered last week outside Driscoll’s office to discuss Comcast RISE. Comcast recently announced a new round of 100 businesses in Philadelphia......
02 June, 2023 No comment
(Originally posted by PA Prep Live May 28, 2023) Holding the PCL baseball plaque above his head, the Father Judge junior pitcher was hoisted aloft by his teammates while lifting the spoils of their accomplishment even higher. It had been a long time, 23 years......
29 May, 2023 No comment
(Originally posted by the City of Philadelphia April 20, 2023) The Department of Commerce’s multilingual business services managers provide entrepreneurs with one-on-one support, education, and customer service in Philadelphia. Staff meet each entrepreneur where they are to help connect them with City services and available......
21 April, 2023 No comment
(Originally posted on Axios March 31, 2023) Sips, sports, the Sphinx. Sufferin’ succotash, there’s so much to do this weekend in Philly: 🌮 Snap up faux fish tacos and other delectable plant-based foods at a special vegan popup from Fitz on 4th chef Alison Fitzpatrick at the Philadelphia Museum......
01 April, 2023 No comment
(Originally published by the Northeast Times March 30, 2023) Nine Seward Johnson Atelier statues have been placed at various locations on Frankford Avenue in Mayfair and will remain until late September. Here are the locations: Holding Out, Stein’s Florist, 7059 Frankford Ave.; Special Delivery, U.S. Post Office,......
31 March, 2023 No comment
(Originally posted by Philly Voice March 29, 2023) The Karasavas family, owners of Mayfair Pizza, were forced to temporarily close their pizza shop after two family members were shot during an attempted robbery at the restaurant earlier this month. On Monday, about two weeks after......
30 March, 2023 No comment
(Originally shared on NBC Philadelphia March 29, 2023) A new art exhibit is being introduced on Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia’s Mayfair neighborhood. NBC10’s Karen Hua gives us an inside look. View the video coverage here....
30 March, 2023 No comment
(Originally published by NBC Philadelphia March 27, 2023) Editor’s Note (March 27, 2023, 2:40 p.m.): The city reiterated Monday afternoon that tap water was “safe to drink and use” through the end of the night. However, they were working on a water distribution plan —......
29 March, 2023 No comment
(Originally posted by FOX 29 Philadelphia March 27, 2023) Weeks after a Philadelphia pizzeria owner and her daughter were shot during an attempted robbery inside the crowded business, the doors are set to reopen. Authorities say on March 8, 19-year-old Kaleb Bridges entered Mayfair Pizza just......
28 March, 2023 No comment
(Originally posted by Philly Voice March 9, 2023) A Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $3 million was sold at the Sunny Cigarette shop in Mayfair on Wednesday. The buyer of the winning ticket, which cost $30, will receive the $3 Million Snow Bank game’s top prize.......
10 March, 2023 No comment
(Originally posted by Northeast Times February 19, 2023) It wasn’t all about winning. But winning certainly is nice. The St. Hubert High School cheerleading team is used to bringing home national championships. Coach Lisa McNesby helped the Father Judge cheerleading team win a national crown......
20 February, 2023 No comment
Thinking about opening a business in Philadelphia? We’ve got great news! The Philadelphia Department of Commerce has just rolled out a brand new tool titled the Philadelphia Permit Navigator that does an excellent job of explaining in three different languages exactly what permits you will will need to obtain before......
13 February, 2023 No comment
(Article originally published by ABC News on February 9, 2023) Philadelphia police are not only drawing on neighboring municipalities for backup Sunday night during the Super Bowl festivities, but they’re also employing simple technology like PA systems to let the crowds know when it’s time......
09 February, 2023 No comment
(Originally posted by ABC News February 3, 2023) Jay Pross owns Art History 101 in Mayfair, where customers in person and online have been snapping up the Eagles gear. “We’re known as Philly’s authentic streetwear brand,” explained Pross. “Everyone that comes in says, ‘Go Birds!’,......
04 February, 2023 No comment
(Article originally published by ABC News January 30, 2023) Fans filled the streets of Philadelphia Sunday night after the Eagles‘ big win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship. “We just witnessed another incredible experience. We can’t wait. We are going back to the......
30 January, 2023 No comment
(Originally posted on CBS News January 20, 2023) Residents in Philadelphia’s Tacony and Mayfair neighborhoods gathered to talk about their concerns over the rise in crime in their communities Thursday night. Police from the 15th District led this community meeting. They listened to concerns about......
21 January, 2023 No comment
The Office of Economic Opportunity at Commerce is enhancing capacity-building efforts with a series of monthly, educational workshops for businesses. The goal of each workshop is to share pathways toward generational wealth for minority-, women-, disabled-owned businesses. That includes by exploring opportunities to grow with City......
13 January, 2023 No comment
The WINNERS of the 2022 Mayfair Christmas Decoration Contest are as follows: In the Best Decorated Houses of Worship in Mayfair Category, the WINNERS are (in alphabetical order): Saint Timothy Catholic Church, Mayfair Philadelphia St. Matthew Parish – Mayfair In the Best Decorated Businesses......
21 December, 2022 No comment
It’s CHRISTMAS TIME in Mayfair, which means that it’s time for the 10th annual Mayfair Christmas Decoration Contest! The Mayfair Christmas Decoration Contest is brought to you every year by the Mayfair Civic Association and the Mayfair Business Improvement District. Founded in 2013, this will......
01 December, 2022 No comment
The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund & Grubhub Community Fund are giving away two different grants for restaurants in Philadelphia including a Winterization grant, and a Community Award grant. The $10,000 Winterization grant has a deadline of December 16, and the Community Award grant......
21 November, 2022 No comment
The Mayfair-Holmsburg Thanksgiving Parade is almost here! This will be our 45th stroll down Frankford Avenue, and we are asking businesses to invite as many people as you can to your establishment and share some memories with us. Friendly reminders leading up to parade day: Frankford......
19 November, 2022 No comment
(Article originally published by the Northeast Times Nov. 13, 2022) Hoagie shop owner Dennis Fink, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, was humbled when a banner honoring him was hung in Mayfair. Friends of Fink, who was one of the founders of......
14 November, 2022 No comment
Program Overview The Department of Environmental Protection’s (Department) Small Business Advantage Grant (SBAG) will be open for its nineteenth round in 2022-2023. The SBAG provides reimbursement grants to Pennsylvania-based small businesses to adopt processes or acquire equipment which result in energy efficiency, pollution prevention, and natural......
07 November, 2022 No comment
(Article originally published by CBS News Oct. 29, 2022) There is a Bryce Harper mural that looks like Jesus in South Philadelphia, and another mural on 12th and Christian Streets that looks a little more like the reigning MVP. Let’s add tattoos into the mix. Mike Nemo, a tattoo artist......
29 October, 2022 No comment
Philly completes switch to new tax website Residents and businesses operating in the City of Philadelphia can now file and pay all City taxes and fees on the Philadelphia Tax Center. The City launched Phase 2 of its new tax filing and payment website on Monday, October 3rd,......
25 October, 2022 No comment
(Article originally published by CBS News Oct. 19, 2022) The Phillies are battling with the San Diego Padres for a spot in the World Series — and preparations are already underway for if they win the NLCS. Philadelphia police have already sent alerts out to......
19 October, 2022 No comment
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeing an uptick in commercial burglaries where criminals are targeting restaurants, bars, and other businesses during overnight hours and on days when businesses are closed. The department has prepared a commercial burglary tip guide (attached) to help you take steps to......
13 October, 2022 No comment
Anne Marie Muldoon of Avenue Chiropractic right here in Mayfair is the coordinator for Philadelphia’s Toys for Tots program, and she has invited you all to her annual Toys for Tots Kick Off at Mission BBQ TOMORROW Oct. 11 at 11:45am. Anne Marie has been......
10 October, 2022 No comment
As part of MED Week, the Department of Commerce’s Office of Business Services is hosting a virtual event, More Than Just a Paycheck- How to Engage and Retain Employees, on Thursday, October 6th from 10:30am-12:00pm. This event will provide information, resources, and best practice options to entrepreneurs regarding......
04 October, 2022 No comment
Community College is offering FREE classes on how you can use Instagram to attract new customers to your business. Classes are starting on Sept. 29, so register soon! Community College is also offering classes featuring legal aid as well as website domain assistance. Details on of......
21 September, 2022 No comment
Mayfair TV has gone LIVE! The Mayfair BID has created a YouTube channel where all of our Mayfair TV commercials will be uploaded once they are completed. These commercials can now be viewed and shared by all! Click HERE to view our YouTube page and be......
05 September, 2022 No comment
The BID is THRILLED to announce we’ve had 78 Mayfair businesses nominated across the 14 categories of Metro Philly’s best contest! That is a huge accomplishment on its own, but now it’s time to support your fellow business owners here in Mayfair by casting your......
01 September, 2022 No comment
Congratulations to Dr. Deepa Patel of Smile Philly! Located at 6808 Frankford Avenue, Dr. Deepa Patel and the Smile Philly! team just completed their Storefront Improvement project. Next time you’re in the corridor, make sure to walk by and check it out. If you are......
01 August, 2022 No comment
Congratulations to Exalted Beauty of 7217 Frankford Avenue on being awarded $10K from the Comcast RISE Grant! Comcast RISE and the Comcast RISE Investment Fund were initially launched in 2020 as a response to help small business owners of color who were hardest hit by the economic......
29 July, 2022 No comment
We’re sharing exciting news regarding a grant program for women business owners in Philadelphia! Launched in 2021, the JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women deploys capital in two primary methods: through investments in technology-focused ventures in the region that match Ben Franklin’s investment criteria, and through......
21 July, 2022 No comment
Please see the latest class that is being offered FREE of charge from Community College of Philadelphia as part of their Power Up Your Business Program. You can attend this class either in person or virtually. Additional details and registration info below. Learn how to......
20 July, 2022 No comment
We are VERY happy to announce that the Mayfair BID has signed a brand-new contract with Ready Willing & Able (aka: “The Men in Blue”), and beginning this week, Ready Willing & Able will begin cleaning our corridor and emptying our trash cans every day......
12 July, 2022 No comment
After a series of delays due to staffing and material shortages, our new Mayfair signs have FINALLY started going up! In the past we had a variety of either canvass or vinyl banners, both of which had very short lifespans, however our new Mayfair signs......
08 July, 2022 No comment
June 30 the BID’s Donny Smith had the opportunity to attend the Grand Re-Opening of Golden Nails & Spa, located at 7305 Frankford Avenue. Councilman Driscoll and candidate Pat Gallagher were also in attendance, and together they helped Keith and his wife, Tina, cut the......
07 July, 2022 No comment
All of our Mayfair BID businesses are invited and encouraged to participate in our Mayfair Third Thursday events, and as an MBID business owner, you are able to do so FREE of charge! This is exactly why we are hosting these events – to promote......
06 July, 2022 No comment
It’s a GREAT day in Mayfair! Working together as one, the Mayfair Community Development Corporation, the Mayfair Civic Association, and the Mayfair Business Improvement District all came together and installed brand new American flags, cleaned up the Mayfair War Memorial including the installation of a......
01 July, 2022 No comment
If you don’t have a camera system yet, now is a great time to invest in one. Having cameras outside of your business not only acts as a deterrent, but is also a great way to monitor activity at your business 24 hours a day.......
01 July, 2022 No comment
The Antares REACH Grant Program will provide $20,000 grants to small businesses, with an emphasis on businesses preparing for their next stage of growth; operated by historically underrepresented entrepreneurs; and providing important community services. To be eligible, a business must: – Be a for-profit business......
28 June, 2022 No comment
The Mayfair Business Improvement District is thrilled to sponsor Pennypack Music Festival this year! Doing so not only helps Pennypack Music Festival obtain their goal of supporting musical education, but also introduces attendees to everything that our businesses here in Mayfair have to offer them. If......
27 June, 2022 No comment
Businesses here in Mayfair have been nominated in sixty nine (69) different categories for Metro’s Best of Philly contest! Congratulations to all of our businesses here in Mayfair that have been nominated! Please take a moment to show your support for your fellow business owners......
22 June, 2022 No comment
Comcast RISE, which stands for “Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment,” aims to help small businesses owned by women and people of color succeed and grow. The Comcast RISE program and Investment Fund are part of Comcast’s ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as well as our......
14 May, 2022 No comment
Please take a moment to nominate your favorite business to compete in Metro’s “Philly’s Best Award”! Last year Mayfair took home Six Best of Philly awards … Let’s double it this year! Nominate your own business or some of your other favorite Mayfair businesses. Click HERE to......
04 May, 2022 No comment
We are happy to announce that we’re bringing it back – Mayfair Under the Stars! After a very long hiatus, we’re happy to announce that we’re bringing Mayfair’s Third Thursday Night Markets back to Cottman & Frankford beginning on Thursday May 19th. Working once again......
02 May, 2022 No comment
Philadelphia will begin enforcing its ban on single-use plastic bags on Friday (April 1st) with businesses that violate the law facing fines of at least $150. October 1, 2021–April 1, 2022: The City will write warnings for businesses using non-compliant bags. April 1, 2022 onward: The......
31 March, 2022 No comment
Whether you’re planning to open a restaurant or simply want your restaurant to be more profitable, this is a free series you won’t want to miss. We’ll take you through all the critical aspects of planning and operating a restaurant. In this FREE series, you’ll......
14 March, 2022 No comment
(From Donny Smith on February 17, 2022) Yesterday I participated in an outstanding meeting that was hosted by the PRLA to address music licensing. The primary speaker on the subject was Dan Spears, the vice president of BMI. It was extremely helpful, and I left the meeting......
10 March, 2022 No comment
On Saturday March 12th beginning at 11am, the Erin Express will be traveling through Mayfair beginning at 2pm. The bus will be making stops in Mayfair throughout the day at Leneghan’s Crusader Inn as well as King’s Highway Tavern. This is NOT the old Shamrock Shuttle! The Shamrock......
03 March, 2022 No comment
Today the City of Philadelphia has lifted the mask mandate, effective immediately. Schools For schools, we will continue to watch and evaluate the data. If it continues to move in the right direction, we plan to end mandatory masking in schools on March 9. Then,......
02 March, 2022 No comment
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s new tiered system for determining when COVID-19 safety mandates are needed was announced today in a news conference held by city health commissioner Cheryl Bettigole. Based on these metrics, the state of COVID-19 inthe city now would fall into......
01 March, 2022 No comment
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It’s two days out from Valentine’s Day, and the rush for flowers is on. Florists in the Philadelphia area said they are ready, even amid a severe supply chain crunch. Doors opened at 8 a.m. Saturday at Stein Your Florist Company, and......
12 February, 2022 No comment
PR&LA is bringing a new workshop to you about how to bring music to your restaurant, save money and stay legal. Do you host live music or play recorded music at your restaurant/hospitality business? Join us on Feb. 16 at 11:00 AM ET to learn......
09 February, 2022 No comment
We have been working closely with our Commerce Department, the Philadelphia BID Alliance, and the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PR&LA) to stay as up to date as possible regarding Philadelphia’s Vaccine Mandate. The PR&LA recently posted a VERY good Q&A session that they held......
26 January, 2022 No comment
If you are looking for snow removal this season for your business, we have compiled some options below. Hope this helps you survive the winter! Milt Martelack is a local guy who offers snow removal service, however he is not taking on any new customers......
24 January, 2022 No comment
PIDC is offering 0% interest loans for Philadelphia small businesses. Find all the details below: Eligibility Funds will be targeted to Historically Disadvantaged Businesses (at least 50% of loans to be awarded) and businesses located in high-poverty and/or low-moderate income communities. Small businesses with less......
21 January, 2022 No comment
Please see the opportunity below being offered by Community College of Philadelphia to participate in FREE Power Up Your Business workshops designed to help you with your finances. Jan. 20, 2022 | 1:30 p.m. | Knowing Your Financial Numbers for Small Business This workshop talks......
19 January, 2022 No comment
APPLY FOR A GRANT TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE Uber Eats and Visa are introducing Grants for Growth, a new grant program that provides $1 million in grants to small businesses that have been impacted by COVID, hurricanes, natural disasters and other unexpected events. Through the program,......
18 January, 2022 No comment
Below are answers to many of your common questions regarding the vaccine mandate. Click HERE to read more about the process of verifying vaccination status. It is a PDF which you may want to print out and either hang up in your business or distribute......
17 January, 2022 No comment
At the end of 2021, Capt. Walker was reassigned to another unit (common practice with the PD … every district received a new captain), and on Dec. 31, 2021 we met the new 15th district captain, Captain Jose Medina. During our meeting, I learned that......
14 January, 2022 No comment
Application to apply for temporary outdoor extension permits are now available at PLCB+. Under Act 81 of 2021, restaurant, eating place retail dispenser, club, catering club, hotel, brewery, limited distillery, distillery and limited winery licensees may apply for temporary outdoor extensions at no charge through December 31,......
12 January, 2022 No comment
Please see below the latest COVID updates from the Philadelphia Health Department including vaccine information and the restrictions beginning in January. The Latest Numbers 1,327,082 people received at least one dose of vaccine and 1,041,590 people are ‘fully vaccinated’ in Philadelphia, as of December......
11 January, 2022 No comment
We work very hard to eliminate graffiti in Mayfair with our Corridor Manager Jim oftentimes removing the graffiti in the early morning hours before anyone ever sees it. The attached photos tell a different story though. These photos were taken in broad daylight at approximately......
21 December, 2021 No comment
Below please find the message from Stacy Irving of the Office of Homeland Security. In her message it details the additional police presence along our corridor and some tips on how to protect yourself and your property during the holiday season. Good Morning All, The......
16 December, 2021 No comment
Rachael Mahoney of the 15th District is once again working with the 15th PDAC and together they are collecting toys and donations for local families in need. Please see her letter attached. If you would like to make a donation, please contact either Rachael or......
15 December, 2021 No comment
PIDC is now offering 0% interest loans. This loan program provides flexible low-cost capital to small businesses with less than $5M in revenue for costs associated with improved business resilience or growth, including working capital, fit-up, inventory, technology, mobilization, re-hiring, and employee training. Use: working......
13 December, 2021 No comment
Our Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Village Event was a huge success. If you haven’t seem the photos, click HERE to see the photos that were captured by John Leong. In addition, click HERE to see video of the event! Partnering with the Mayfair Civic Association, the MBID......
11 December, 2021 No comment
The Department of Sanitation are running on schedule, and the trash pickup along our corridor (6300-7600 blocks) is on FRIDAY of each week (6200 block is picked up on Wednesday – Place trash at the curb on Tuesday at 7pm). The Sanitation Department has noticed a large......
23 November, 2021 No comment
The Parade is scheduled for Sunday November 21st, beginning at noon. The parade is starting at Frankford Avenue from Rhawn to Knorr. This year we will be honoring Pat’s Music Center as our 2021 Parade Grand Marshal We will not only need sponsors for......
19 November, 2021 No comment
Dine and Dash is a term used when a customer eats a meal and leaves without paying the bill. The term has been around for quite some time, however unfortunately the practice of dining and dashing is on the uprise not just here in Philadelphia,......
17 November, 2021 No comment
The Commerce Department has made some changes, especially pertaining to heating, so please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these new changes. Heating: Heaters powered by electricity, propane, or natural gas are authorized in outdoor dining areas only if they are manufactured for outdoor......
15 November, 2021 No comment
You are invited to attend the Mayfair Civic Association meeting to discuss a Zoning Notice that recently appeared at 7300 Frankford Avenue. Application for: FOR USE AS GROUP MEDICAL DENTAL AND HEALTH PRECTITIONER , FOR USE AS SUNDRIES PHARMACEUTICALS AND CONVINENCE SALES IN AN EXISTING......
12 November, 2021 No comment
For those of you who do not know or may have forgotten, Art History suffered a complete loss due to the result of a fire on the eve of their 11th Anniversary here in Mayfair. I’m happy to announce that Jay will be coming back to his......
11 November, 2021 No comment
I know that it’s early to begin discussing Christmas, however when it comes to putting an event together, the sooner that you start planning, the better the event will be. With that thought in mind, we’re already working in collaboration with the Mayfair Community Development......
09 November, 2021 No comment
On October 28th,2021 Donny Smith, Executive Director of Mayfair Business Improvement District, attended a press conference hosted by the PR&LA to address outdoor seating in Philadelphia. HB 425 has passed in Harrisburg and will allow restaurants and caterers to extend premises within one-thousand feet of......
08 November, 2021 No comment
Councilmember, Allan Domb, had such a great time seeing people in person again and enjoying the events that make Philadelphia such a fun and vibrant place to be. While we all continue following the City’s safety guidelines to keep everyone safe and healthy, Allan Domb......
04 November, 2021 No comment
PIDC’s Business Builder Workshops provide critical business education to businesses and organizations from every market sector. Presented by subject matter experts, these workshops are foundational in building skills, making connections, and providing components needed to reach strategic growth goals. They are also free and specifically......
02 November, 2021 No comment
Our Events Page is now live on our website! Click HERE to view the page. Our plan is to update the page regularly and to share it on social media, so if your business would like the BID to promote any events that you are......
20 October, 2021 No comment
Anne Marie Muldoon of Avenue Chiropractic (6233 Frankford Ave) and her Marines are kicking off the 2021 Toys For Tots campaign, and she is looking for help (see her message below). She is attached to this email. If you can help her out with this......
12 October, 2021 No comment
Just as a reminder, Philadelphia’s plastic bag ban begins today. $75 fines are expected to begin in April 2022, however warnings will begin being issued today. Click HERE to read a story about the ban that was written by Jack Tomczuk with Metro....
07 October, 2021 No comment
Discussions surrounding the 44th Annual Mayfair / Holmesburg Thanksgiving Parade, are in the works! The Parade is scheduled for Sunday November 21st, beginning at noon. We will not only need sponsors for the event, but also and equally important, WE NEED PARTICIPANTS! This parade brings thousands......
06 October, 2021 No comment
Below please find a grant opportunity for our bars and restaurants that does NOT need to be paid back! The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is partnering with GrubHub to give out over $1.5 Million to bars/restaurants that have been affected by......
05 October, 2021 No comment
The BID is beyond thrilled to announce that the Philadelphia Department of Commerce is once again offering funding for the SafeCam Program! Participants can receive: Up to 50 percent of the total eligible costs. Up to $3,000 for a single commercial property. Click HERE......
13 September, 2021 No comment
Please see the letter below from the Philadelphia Department of Commerce including a video regarding Philadelphia’s Storefront Improvement Program. If you’ve been following along, you’ll remember that the BID has already managed to complete three storefronts this year, with others in the works. If you......
09 September, 2021 No comment
Please see this opportunity below on how to grow your business from Community College of Philadelphia and Golman Sachs. Please Donny know if you are interested in participating in this program by emailing donny@mayfairbid.org. When: Sep 14, 2021 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)......
07 September, 2021 No comment
Below please find the latest update on Philadelphia’s vaccine mandates, the 3rd dose, information about lost cards, and more. In our immediate area, starting August 24th and every Tuesday thereafter, patients can go to the Free Library Library of Philadelphia in Tacony at 6742 Torresdale......
31 August, 2021 No comment
Below please find the latest news from the City of Philadelphia regarding mask requirements. As additional details become available, we will keep our news section updated. Dear business owners, In response to an increase in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Philadelphia, the City announced......
31 August, 2021 No comment
Calling all Eagles fans! Here is an opportunity brought to you by the Greater Northeast Chamber of Commerce to have a chat with Merrill Reese on Wednesday, September 1st from 6pm-7pm. Join Voice of the Philadelphia Eagles, Merrill Reese, as he gets you set for......
30 August, 2021 No comment
It was a busy week last week in Mayfair! Last week we toured our corridor with Councilmembers Gilmore-Richardson and Henon, State Representatives Driscoll and Hohenstein, Dr. Raval-Nelson of the Health Department, Director Rashid and Nicole Tillman of the Philadelphia Commerce Department, Acting Commissioner DiPietro of......
28 July, 2021 No comment
The Veteran’s Appreciation BBQ was hosted by Rep. Joe Hohenstein, Councilmember Bobby Henon and the Mayfair Business Improvement District on Saturday, July 10 and featured live music by Evryman Jack. FREE COVID-19 vaccine shots were offered by the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association and Temple Health included gift......
20 July, 2021 No comment
The BID has heard your complaints about the new parking kiosks and has toured the Avenue with representatives from the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) to further address the issues, specifically, the lack of information about the new kiosks, and the poor or lacking signage. PPA......
23 June, 2021 No comment
Reales’ has started construction and is well on their way to a beautiful storefront transformation. It’s going to be incredible, check out the in-progress photos and what the final storefront will look like! Tom’s Sportsman’s Pub is also in the works and Boost Mobile (7354......
16 June, 2021 No comment
Calling all business owners! Below please find the following opportunities to participate in a handful of Webinars being offered for FREE by the Community College of Philadelphia to help “Power Up Your Business”. Coming up next tomorrow, on June 15, the second workshop of the......
14 June, 2021 No comment
The wait is finally over! Today the city officially announced that the final restrictions are being lifted tomorrow (Friday June 11th) at 12:01 am. Bars will once again be allowed to remain open until 2am, and the indoor mask mandate will also be lifted. PHILADELPHIA......
11 June, 2021 No comment
In response to the lowest number of new cases since late September 2020, the City will be lifting all Safer-at-Home restrictions, including density limits, maximum capacity limits, distancing rules, etc. on Wednesday, June 2nd – TODAY! The indoor mask mandate and 11 p.m. last call for......
02 June, 2021 No comment
The Department of Commerce Office of Business Services is hosting a virtual Coffee & Commerce event regarding Commercial Leases & Commercial Real Estate Acquisition, on Wednesday, April 7 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. with welcome remarks from Councilmember At-Large Kendra Brooks. This free webinar will......
02 April, 2021 No comment
The COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP) Grant opened on Monday March 15. The Philadelphia Commerce Department has laid out the details of the program including a link to apply on their website HERE. As a reminder, this Grant is only open to businesses that......
31 March, 2021 No comment
During today’s Press Conference, Commissioner Farley made the following announcement: Changes to Safer at Home Restrictions: Due to concern about the rise in the number of cases and hospitalizations in Philadelphia, Health Commissioner Dr. Farley announced today that the city will not be adopting relaxed......
29 March, 2021 No comment
Originally published with pictures on Northeast Times Rolls Auto Sales, Frankford and Magee avenues, gave away 150 turkeys on Saturday afternoon. Rolls partnered with the Mayfair Business Improvement District and City Councilman Bobby Henon. Owner Michael Milis has been doing the giveaway for three years.......
02 December, 2020 No comment
Information on Health Insurance & Open Enrollment 2020 Hosted by My Benefit Advisor for business and individuals to explore plans and options....
31 October, 2019 No comment
Additional security cameras were installed along Frankford Avenue at Wellington and Oakmont with the goal of continuing to improve the safety of Mayfair residents and businesses....
10 October, 2019 No comment
Mayfair Meineke is hiring an experienced mechanic for their Mayfair store located at 6140 Frankford Avenue, salary is starting at $40,000 a year....
07 October, 2019 No comment
Join the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Chinese United Association And Mayfair BID at Double Care, Adult Day-Care Center for a unique, in-depth training to become a Census Champion....
16 September, 2019 No comment
Initial recommendations for Mayfair intersection at Frankford and Cottman Avenues from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC)....
10 June, 2019 No comment
Smile Philly Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is looking for a qualified and motivated part-time dental hygienist to join their Mayfair team....
26 April, 2019 No comment
State Rep Joe Hohenstein Job Fair, Friday. April 26th 11am to 3pm at Vogt Recreation Center....
28 March, 2019 No comment
The Community College of Philadelphia has founded the “Power Up Your Business” program to help grow our small business community. ...
02 February, 2019 No comment
Mayfair BID welcomes a new store Lonsta LED Lighting on Frankford Avenue...
07 January, 2019 No commentMayfair BID welcomes a new store Lonsta LED Lighting on Frankford Avenue...
27 November, 2018 No commentMayfair Business Improvement District (BID) utilizes all available tools and resources to engage our City Departments and community partners to find new, innovative solutions to keep a safe, clean and beautiful thoroughfare....
13 November, 2018 No commentRolls Auto Sales Dealership is raising awareness for breast cancer research with donations for ever vehicle sold in the month of October...
12 October, 2018 No comment
Rolls Auto Sales Dealership is raising awareness for breast cancer research with donations for ever vehicle sold in the month of October...
05 October, 2018 No commentAys Fusion takes advantage of City of Philadelphia Storefront Improvement Grant, and receives new exterior signage....
05 October, 2018 No comment
The Merchants Fund offers charitable donations for businesses in financial need....
02 October, 2018 No commentThe PIDC Newsletter for updates on available grants, properties, clients and events in Philadelphia...
19 September, 2018 No commentThe PIDC Newsletter for updates on available grants, properties, clients and events in Philadelphia...
31 August, 2018 No commentThe Philadelphia Mural Arts Program is kicking off in Mayfair with artist David Guinn at the intersection of Cottman & Frankford Avenues....
23 August, 2018 No commentWhen people of Northeast Philly think fashion they will now be thinking Mayfair. The 1st Annual Glamour on the Avenue hit the corner of Cottman & Frankford Avenues with an hour and half long fashion show featuring nearly 50 models wearing street wear and formal fashions from Art History 101, Domenico's Formal Wear, Dress Up Time, The...
30 July, 2018 No commentBlight is a problem facing all neighborhoods. It affects property values, increases crime, and can damage the psyche of local residents. It is our obligation to vigilantly utilize all available resources and tools to combat these issues to preserve and enhance, Mayfair. ...
30 July, 2018 No comment
The Merchants Fund is a Philadelphia charity established in 1854 to provide charitable gifts to business persons facing financial hardship. The mission is to provide financial assistance to current and past merchants in Philadelphia. ...
27 July, 2018 No comment
Vandalism, such as graffiti, hurts our commercial corridor and the entire community. It hampers business growth, causes business/property owners countless repair dollars, and causes blight. However, together can halt the negative impact caused by this crime. ...
17 July, 2018 No comment
Be aware – there have been two incidents of men trying to make purchases around Mayfair using counterfeit bills. One store has security footage of them, and has been in touch with the 15th District of the Philadelphia Police Department and Captain Luca....
16 July, 2018 No commentCongratulations to our own, Michael “Scoats” Scotese and the Grey Lodge Pub, for being the first small business to receive a deep energy retrofit through the Philadelphia Energy Campaign. ...
05 July, 2018 No commentStarting on July 9, NKCDC will be offering housing counseling every Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mayfair Community Center, 2990 St. Vincent St....
05 July, 2018 No comment
It’s official, the Mayfair BID received confirmation that as of July 1, 2018, we will be an official Registered Community Organization (RCO) for the properties within the geographic parameters of the BID. According to the correspondence the MBID will begin to receive notifications for the......
25 June, 2018 No commentNeed to know how to plan your annual business financial projections? See the program opportunity below from Vaughn Taylor, Director, Business Development, Financial Services, PIDC : Did you know? Planning out and working on your company’s financial projections each year could be one of the most important......
20 June, 2018 No commentPA Housing Alliance – Below is a link to their “Blight Bible” which could be beneficial for your membership. It is, in a sense, a “tool kit” to help local communities battle blight. Many are geared towards municipalities but local nonprofits and private citizens and......
15 June, 2018 No commentCongratulations to Joseph Maniaci, Esquire, of Maniaci, Ciccotta & Schwiezer, and Jason Vizirov, First Class Pharmacy, for their election tonight to the Board of the Mayfair Business Improvement District. We thank Antoniette Montgomery of Torresdale Flowers and Gifts for her tireless efforts with us and......
08 June, 2018 No commentWe are pleased to inform you that Omega Security Systems, Inc., successfully completed the installation of all of the security cameras at the approved intersections located at Frankford and Cottman Avenues; Frankford and Bleigh Avenues; Frankford and Sheffield Avenues; Frankford and Princeton Avenues; Frankford and......
23 May, 2018 No commentIf you are looking for tools to help make your small business “skyrocket”, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses fall application period is now open. This program is an investment “to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing access to education, capital and......
23 May, 2018 No commentThe newest faces in town are the people from Go Puff convenience delivery service. Hungry late at night or run out of something? Simply go to the Go Puff app and order what you need and they will deliver it right to your door. ......
09 May, 2018 No commentAs you all know, the Mayfair Business Improvement District (BID) works tirelessly to find and utilize any and all methods to ensure the safety of the business owners, as well as their employees and patrons, along Frankford Avenue. With the assistance of Daniel Renn of......
09 May, 2018 No commentThey say if you love what you do, then you will never work a single day in your life. Looking for a new career opportunity? Kindly find the attached flyer for the May 16, 2018 Northeast Philadelphia Spring 2018 Career Expo to find the best......
01 May, 2018 No commentThe Mayfair Business Improvement District (BID) is constantly seeking ways for our property/business owners to improve how they operate, as well as to maximize and satisfy their respective customer base. Statistics show that 98% of all cellular phone users open all forwarded texts. Now, we......
27 April, 2018 No commentThis Saturday, April 28, 2018, it is National Drug Take Back Day throughout the country. The Drug Enforcement Agency is encouraging everyone to being any old medications to designated locations for proper disposal. Our own, First Class Pharmacy, 7316 Frankford Avenue (http://www.firstclasspharmacy.com/ ), has been......
23 April, 2018 No commentOur business improvement district is growing! A Dedicated Senior Medical Center is opening soon in the Mayfair Shopping Plaza (kindly find the above-link to the Northeast Times’ story). We are thrilled to have this asset to our community and thankful that they chose to “Make......
20 April, 2018 No commentThe Mayfair Business Improvement District has made significant strides to enhance and promote our commercial corridor….and people have taken notice. We are pleased to inform you that the Commissioner of the Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Harold T. Epps, will be touring our thoroughfare on Friday,......
11 April, 2018 No commentOn May 16, 2018, Councilman Bobby Henon, in partnership with Fountain of Life Christian Church and Holy Family University, will be hosting a Career Expo. Councilman, Bobby Henon’s office is working on the Career Expo 2018 outreach. The event is being hosted by City Councilman......
03 April, 2018 No commentAs part of small business month Citizens Bank is conducting a small business community champion contest. Our objective is to reinforce how important small businesses are to our communities. By recognizing and awarding cash prizes to six small businesses in Boston, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, we......
21 March, 2018 No commentThe Mayfair Business Improvement District, the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, and Finanta, cordially invite all of you to attend our Credit and Financing for Small Business workshop on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Mayfair Community Center, 2990......
20 March, 2018 No commentMayfair in the news again with a great article in the NE Times, for the Spring Arts Festival being held April 14th from 12-3pm. Sponsored by: Councilman Bobby Henon, The City of Philadelphia, Marc Collazzo and the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Stein Your Florist Co.,......
15 March, 2018 No commentThe Mayfair Business Improvement District works diligently with a myriad of community partners to help our business/property owners find the capital they need to “Make it Mayfair”. Attached hereto, kindly find a summary of loan, funding and grant programs offered by Finanta to start a......
13 March, 2018 No commentThe MBID Board of Directors has decided to rebuild the Mayfair Business Improvement District website and has chosen the new domain www.MayfairPhilly.com. The new website will feature news and updates around the bid, upcoming events, a business directory, a calendar and feature stories on all of the restaurants, services and shops along the streets of MayfairBID. The new website is being built by NG Webservices and Red Door Advertising. The site is expected to be completed by the end of March....
05 March, 2018 No commentMBID Executive Director, Marc D. Collazzo spoke met with Philadelphia Neighborhoods reporters to talk about the Mayfair Business Improvement District’s bright future and his position on bringing new business and customers to Mayfair. Take a look at the article in Philadelphia Neighborhoods >>...
26 February, 2018 No commentPlease take a look at the 2017 Mayfair Business Improvement District Annual Report and Newsletter (see below). Together, we have accomplished so much, and, as you can see, great and transformative enhancements are coming to our commercial corridor. Thank you for being part of these......
26 February, 2018 No commentAlong with, Brynn Primavera of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, The MBID and the GPCC will be co-hosting an “Entrepreneurship Roadshow” event in Mayfair. This symposium will focus on our local business owners sharing their experiences of building and growing their dreams, while also......
26 February, 2018 No commentThe Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “Nothing But Networking” Event on March 1, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at Steamfitters Local 420, 14420 Townsend Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154. Please find the details below: I thought you might like......
23 February, 2018 No commentIt is never too late to make a first impression. The City of Philadelphia offers a Storefront Improvement Grant (exterior signa are included), in which the program can reimburse up to 50%of the cost of eligible improvements to a maximum of $10,000.00 for a single......
23 February, 2018 No comment“Lending and Access to Capital” March 6, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Mayfair Community Center Community Room 1st Floor 2900 St. Vincent Street Philadelphia, PA 19149 We have gathered a variety of partners to help you navigate through the “not so well known” lending resources available......
21 February, 2018 No commentCBS Philly will be featuring Stein Your Florist Co., here in Mayfair on their morning news program on February 14th Valentine’s Day. Getting the special started really early, the local news team came to Stein’s on Wednesday morning between 4 – 5am to capture some......
13 February, 2018 No commentThe Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia is partnering with Comcast Business to present Small Business Week 2018 from March 5-9. On Tuesday, March 6th, we will be hosting Small Business Webinar: Take Your Business Global. The webinar will offer compelling insights from the U.S.......
13 February, 2018 No commentOur very own Mayfair dentist, Dr. Harold Slutsky, made the cover of the Health section of the Philadelphia Inquirer on February 12, 2018 talking about the trend of 3D printing in orthodontics. The article pointed out that Dr. Slutsky’s office is using a 3D imaging......
12 February, 2018 No commentImpact/Aramingo BID is having our 4th Annual Aramingo BID Hiring Fair. The event is being held Tuesday, March 13th at 1952 E. Allegheny 3rd floor will start at 10am. Last year for the first time Aramingo BID opened it up to other commercial corridors and......
09 February, 2018 No commentDue to the Eagles Super Bowl parade and celebration, and with the possible transportation issues that may follow, please be advised that February 8, 2018 seminar entitled “Lending and Access to Capital” will be postponed. As per the attached flyer, the new date will be......
07 February, 2018 No commentToday, I had the pleasure of meeting with Robin Kohles of the Philadelphia Community Design Collaborative, regarding our design grant to enhance the plaza at the Triangle. Ms. Kohles, prior to our meeting, contacted Kelly Yemen of the Philadelphia Office of Transportation, as well as......
05 February, 2018 No commentIt has been an extraordinary few weeks in Mayfair, and what a culmination. Besides the elation of our first Super Bowl victory, I am so proud of how of great Mayfair, its residents and business owners, got to show our best for the world! There......
05 February, 2018 No commentAs we work together to make our commercial corridor a safer place to work, dine and shop, the installation of new security cameras at the intersection of Frankford and Princeton Avenues is complete and the cameras are fully operational. This would not be possible without......
22 January, 2018 No commentThe Mayfair business community is a wonderful blend of hard work, long hours, and selfless action for our community. Your devotion to build a successful enterprise in Mayfair, at the personal and financial expense, does not go unnoticed. To that end, the Mayfair Business Improvement......
17 January, 2018 No commentKindly allow this correspondence to serve as an update from this morning’s meeting with PennDOT, the Streets’ Department, SEPTA, the Planning Commission, the Phila. Office of Transportation and out elected officials (Senator John Sabatina, as well as representatives from Senator Tina Tartaglione, Representative Kevin Boyle,......
10 January, 2018 No commentToday, I met with Joel Palmer, Principal of Scioli Turco, and their attorney, Richard Vanderslice, Esquire, regarding the use of the Conservatorship Act (Act 135), to help revitalize our commercial corridor. As many of you know, or heard me discuss, Act 135 is a legislative......
28 December, 2017 No commentGo Puff, the “General Store” at your fingertips, was founded in the City of Philadelphia and has expanded all of the United States. They are now expanding their services area to Ardmore and Bethlehem. Moreover, Go Puff has chosen Mayfair to be their hub for......
03 November, 2017 No commentOne of my goals is bring pedestrian friendly changes to Frankford Avenue to create a welcoming atmosphere where people will park their cars, and walk the Avenue to shop, dine, enjoy spirits and utilize a myriad of professional services that only Mayfair has to offer.......
03 November, 2017 No commentAnother successful storefront improvement project at 7354 Frankford Avenue! The Mayfair Business Improvement District is proud to work with property owners like Lisa DiCicco to improve the quality and appearance of our thriving business thoroughfare. Special thanks to Giana Lawrence of the Philadelphia Commerce Department,......
03 November, 2017 No comment