Nelson Ngo, foreground, and Chy Kan man the counter at the newly opened Love Vape University City. (Photo by Mike Lyons/West Philly Local)
A fully stocked vape shop has come to Baltimore Avenue.
Love Vape University City opened earlier this month at 4714 Baltimore Ave., the former home of the Talking Headz salon.
“It was a good spot,” said Stephanie Ngo, one of three employees on hand when we visited on Saturday. “There’s a little bit of night life here.”
“Vaping” is the slang term for the “smoking” of e-cigarettes, which turn special flavored liquids (sometimes with a bit of nicotine) into vapors through the use of a battery powered device.
The new shop, which is one of four Love Vape locations around the city, is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
August 25th, 2014 at 11:33 am
where did Talking Headz go???
August 25th, 2014 at 11:36 am
Good question. Check this out.
August 25th, 2014 at 12:21 pm
Talking Headz moved to 4922 Baltimore ave . 🙂
August 25th, 2014 at 1:04 pm
is 47th and Baltimore “University City” now?
August 25th, 2014 at 9:12 pm
Rina, with UCD employees cleaning the streets, Penn Police on patrol and yellow jackets biking around offering services to residents, I’d say maybe?
August 25th, 2014 at 9:31 pm
Maybe rename it Pitbull City?
August 27th, 2014 at 1:33 pm
University City’s boundaries, as defined by the non-profit University City District organization and the City of Philadelphia, are the Schuylkill River to the east; Spring Garden Street, Powelton Avenue, and Market Street to the north; 52nd Street to the west; and Woodland Avenue, University Avenue, and Civic Center Boulevard to the south.[5][6][7] Within these boundaries are the local neighborhoods of Cedar Park, Garden Court, Spruce Hill, Squirrel Hill, Powelton Village, Walnut Hill, and Woodland Terrace. The boundaries also encompass several historic districts and the ZIP codes 19104, 19139, and 19143.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_City,_Philadelphia
August 27th, 2014 at 2:15 pm
UCD doesn’t pick up my trash, or walk me home at night, I would never ask them to erase any graffiti in my neighbourhood, so I don’t really see the need to say much about their claim of “ownership” (or something) of my block, just because they offer privatised and consolidated services, most of which don’t apply to me, and which I’m not even civically responsible for. not that my individual experience perception matters too much in defining areas of aggressive gentrification, but really, who in our neighbourhood really refers to the area this far down Baltimore as University City, and not West Philly or Cedar Park?
August 27th, 2014 at 2:20 pm
Gentrifier complains about gentrification. Bingo!
August 27th, 2014 at 2:28 pm
oh, sorry, feed me my line
August 27th, 2014 at 2:37 pm
I mean is it really so horrendous to wonder (maybe even collectively, perish the thought) about who’s naming the places in which we’re actually living? as long as the process is ongoing, and principles are still contested, is it really so passé to talk about? is your socio-political outrage-du-jour better than mine?
August 27th, 2014 at 3:10 pm
The short answer is that Love Vape chose to identify this location as their University City location. I would say that the people paying rent and city taxes get to call their business whatever they decide.
August 27th, 2014 at 3:27 pm
Rina:
The whole gentrification concept and how it affects our community is certainly worth thoughtful and respectful dialogue. I’m just guessing that people’s reaction is based on the fact that this discussion has been historically beaten to death and trolled on this site. Trolls, by their nature, anonymously post the outrageously offensive and then disappear. You obviously are not that. Perhaps people are just weary. Just a thought.
August 28th, 2014 at 10:23 am
TOBACCO IS FOR SMOKING, VAPING IS A MARKETING SCHEME!
August 28th, 2014 at 12:02 pm
@schmoe: Combustion and vaporization are two entirely DIFFERENT scientific processes. Google it, please before you embarrass yourself in public.
August 28th, 2014 at 2:13 pm
I LOLed, Schmoe. Best since: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/Lenapehoking.jpg
August 28th, 2014 at 11:23 pm
@vaxxine: don’t tell me how to embarrass myself, I know how to science!
1. I observe vape.
2. I hypothesize gentrification.
3. I research Wikipedia.
4. I test hypothesis by eating a Subway sandwich.
5. I analyze and cherry pick results that would make the weirdest ice cream flavor.
6. I publish my findings through graffiti and local blog.