by Masha Zharova | Sep 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
This event was a powerful moment for community-driven change in Philadelphia. On August 1, 2025, Governor Josh Shapiro visited the Community Education Center (CEC) at 3500 Lancaster Ave to celebrate Beyond the Bars, a nonprofit that uses music and mentorship to...
by Masha Zharova | Aug 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Saturday, July 19th, the annual Lancaster Ave Jazz Festival, bought music, energy, and community spirit to life. It was a vibrant day, filled with entertainment, fun and sun. La 21 hosted a table at the event, sharing details about upcoming programs and services...
by Masha Zharova | Aug 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 — As part of our monthly Open Office Hours Series, LA21-CDC hosted a workshop on “Leveraging Lending to Grow Your Business”. Attendees gathered for an informative and engaging evening focused on smart financial strategies for business...
by Masha Zharova | Jul 26, 2025 | impact report, LA21 News
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, LA21 hosted its monthly Open Office Hours event, welcoming over 20 small business owners to learn about the Philadelphia Small Business Catalyst Fund. Leslie Acosta from the Philadelphia Department of Commerce led the session, providing a...
by Masha Zharova | Jul 26, 2025 | impact report, LA21 News
LA21 is proud to announce the launch of our first Scale-Up Your Business cohort offered entirely in Spanish! This exciting new group began in June 2025 through its partnership with Greenline Access Capital to better support Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs in the...
by Masha Zharova | Jul 13, 2025 | LA21 Reports & Publications
The Lancaster Avenue 21st Century Business Association is committed to transparency and accountability. View our independently audited 2024 Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report, which provide an overview of the organization’s financial position,...
by Masha Zharova | Jul 12, 2025 | impact report, LA21 News
Friday, May 16 at 10 am. LA21 cleaning ambassadors participated in the Annual TCB pep rally. There were over 400 cleaning ambassador teams in attendance. We received a certificate from the Mayor’s Office for the hard work done by the team.
by Masha Zharova | Jul 12, 2025 | impact report, LA21 News
On Sunday, May 25th, Plant and People, the newest green haven on Lancaster Avenue, hosted a vibrant free plant giveaway at 3952 Lancaster Ave. And the best part? This event happens every other month! If you have plants that aren’t thriving or ones you no longer want,...
by Masha Zharova | Jun 26, 2025 | impact report, LA21 News
The Urban Harvest Fest, held May 24–25, 2025, at the 4th District Container Village, brought together approximately 250 residents for a vibrant celebration of agriculture, wellness, literacy, and entrepreneurship. Local Black farmers sold fresh, affordable produce to...
by Masha Zharova | Jun 26, 2025 | impact report, LA21 News
LA21 welcomed the “Plant and People” grand opening on Saturday, April 19, at 10:30m was The grand opening of the “Plant and People” location: 3962 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA. This legacy business, owned and operated by my mother and daughter team headed by...
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