Mayor Jim Kenney talks to small business owner Mayathan Joan Fletcher during his 52nd Street Commercial Corridor visit on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 25, 2017). (Photo by Mike Lyons/West Philly Local)

Today is Small Business Saturday, and Philly mayor Jim Kenney visited several businesses along the 52nd Street Commercial Corridor to support local business owners and to encourage folks to shop small today. The mayor began his visit shortly after 10 a.m. at the corner of 52nd and Chestnut by chatting with Mayathan Joan Fletcher, a sidewalk vendor, and buying a Jamaica hat. Kenney was also planning to visit NV My Eyewear at 137 S. 52nd St., African Cultural Art Forum at 221 S. 52nd St., Urban Art Gallery at 262 S. 52nd St., and more. 

We’re also encouraging residents to visit their neighborhood businesses – a corner grocery store, bakery, coffee shop or art & craft shop or gallery. Check out these tweets by and about small local businesses on Small Business Saturday:

It’s Small Business Saturday! If you #ShopSmall today you can make a big difference for local retailers! Find a neighborhood commercial corridor near you ➡️ https://t.co/gbDrkvO1q5 #ShopPHL pic.twitter.com/pWANft6vIs

— City of Philadelphia (@PhiladelphiaGov) November 25, 2017

This #SmallBusinessSaturday, why not show some 💓 to your #WestPhilly businesses on 52nd Street? Check out our handy guide below to discover clothing, shoes, accessories, electronics, and even some tasty breakfast and lunch options! #ShopSmall #Philadelphia pic.twitter.com/QZLq4qkoM5

— TheEnterpriseCenter (@PhilaTEC) November 25, 2017

Happy Small Business Saturday! Today and Sunday, get a free holiday card or Philly honey bear with any $50… https://t.co/rchjsOxoLc

— VIX Emporium (@vixemporium) November 25, 2017

Looking to @ShopSmall today? Check out our guide to local retail in University City! https://t.co/X7oLQ1A3p3 pic.twitter.com/9BKJXgpHU8

— University City (@ucdphl) November 25, 2017

📚Are you looking for premier books and gifts? Check out the legendary Hakim Bookstore located at 210 S 52nd St. You can #ShopSmall with their vast selection of political, history, and diverse children’s books. Come visit on #SmallBusinessSaturday for sales on select items. 📚 pic.twitter.com/K9YpLBiuxO

— TheEnterpriseCenter (@PhilaTEC) November 24, 2017