Dermatology Partners opens new office in Roxborough!

Dermatology Partners - Roxborough

Dermatology Partners specializes in the detection and treatment of skin cancers and treats a full spectrum of diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. The office accepts most major insurance plans and prides itself on its ability to offer patients immediate appointments so there is no need to wait weeks or months to receive quality care. Dermatology Partners in Roxborough will be led by Ladan A. Straker, MD and Kate Matekovich, PA-C.

Philadelphia

Philadelphia County

Max Bennett

Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

Roxborough-Manayunk

Pennsylvania

Dermatology Partners specializes in the detection and treatment of skin cancers and treats a full spectrum of diseases of the skin, hair, and nails...

Clean Sips Juice Bar 

Philadelphia PA - November 17th, 2025 - Clean Sips Juice Bar, a new fast-casual juice destination featuring cold-pressed, locally sourced juices and wholesome bowls, celebrated its grand opening on Nov 15, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event was held at 5460 RidgeAve, Phila PA, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and free juice samples for the first 100 guests. Clean Sips Juice Bar provides fresh, real ingredients: Cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and bowls crafted daily from seasonal produce. We team up with nearby farms and suppliers to support our community and reduce our environmental footprint. We are open Wednesday - Sunday from 8:00am - 6:00pm We created Clean Sips Juice Bar] to make healthy, delicious juice an everyday luxury for our community,” said Dawane Cromwell &amp; Shalynda Perry, Founders. “We’re excited to bring fresh flavors and a welcoming space to Roxborough”. Dawane Cromwell has deep roots in this community and is excited about this new business venture. This is a full-circle moment for him. He spent much of his childhood in the area, living at Northern Homes for Boys, and later entered foster care within the same community. He attended William Levering School and spent many days at North Light Community Center while his foster dad worked there. Years later, he returned to North Light Community Center to serve as the Teen Coordinator.

Philadelphia PA - November 17th, 2025 - Clean Sips Juice Bar, a new fast-casual juice destination featuring cold-pressed, locally sourced juices...

In our visions for vacancies series, we're reaching out to our readership to brainstorm future uses for abandoned buildings or empty lots in the Roxborough and Manayunk communities. In this edition, we're taking a look at the, which, according to Hidden City Philadephia, is the oldest passenger rail station in existence - in the world.Shawmont, on 7700 Nixon Street, is 189 years-old. It formerly served as a stop on the rail line, once known as the R6, that has today become SEPTA's Manayunk-Norristown line.It is positioned between the Ivy Ridge and Miquon Stations, and rail passengers can view it from their window.Originally built in 1834, it finally went out of commission in 1996, according to SEPTA records.Multiple uses have been bandied about for the historic building, including a museum-visitors center-environmental center along the Schuylkill River Trail. What do you think? What should become of Shawmont Station?"Nixon Lane Philly" by Smallbones - Own work. Licensed under Public Domain <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nixon_Lane_Philly.JPG#/media/File:Nixon_Lane_Philly.JPG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">via Commons</a>

In our visions for vacancies series, we’re reaching out to our readership to brainstorm future uses for abandoned buildings or empty lots in the Roxborough and Manayunk communities.

In this edition, we’re taking a look at the, which, according to Hidden City Philadephia, is the oldest passenger rail station in existence - in the world.Shawmont, on 7700 Nixon Street, is 189 years-old.

It formerly served as a stop on the rail line, once known as the R6, that has today become SEPTA’s Manayunk-Norristown line.It is positioned between the Ivy Ridge and Miquon Stations, and rail passengers can view it from their window.

Originally built in 1834, it finally went out of commission in 1996, according to SEPTA records.Multiple uses have been bandied about for the historic building, including a museum-visitors center-environmental center along the Schuylkill River Trail. What do you think? What should become of Shawmont Station?

“Nixon Lane Philly” by Smallbones - Own work. Licensed under Public Domain <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nixon_Lane_Philly.JPG#/media/File:Nixon_Lane_Philly.JPG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">via Commons</a>

It's reportedly the oldest passenger rail station in the world. What should become of it?