Expansion Blog

Video Profile on Mariposa from Our Friends at The Reinvestment Fund!

mariposa — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:56:03 +0000

Our friends (and funders) at The Reinvestment Fund created this video profile on us! We feel the love!

Preservation Alliance Award

mariposa — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:27:40 +0000

5/14/2012- UPDATED with new photo!

On May 8th, Mariposa was presented with a Grand Jury Award by The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. Mariposa was recognized along with Re:Vision Architecture, Community Design Collaborative, and Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc. for our preservation efforts while restoring our current home in the former Belmont Trust Company Building. We would like to thank The Preservation Alliance for the nomination, as well as our partners in the expansion efforts for their contributions to the project!

Grand Opening Pictures!

mariposa — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:45:56 +0000

Our Grand Opening Celebration was amazing! On April 21st, 2012, Congressman Chaka Fattah and many other friends and supporters help us celebrate our new store. Click the image below for more photos!

Equal Exchange Coffee & Chocolate Demonstration

mariposa — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:26:00 +0000

On Wednesday 3/28 Mariposa was visited by folks from Equal Exchange for a chocolate and coffee demonstration. Equal Exchange is a worker owned co-op based out of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Equal Echange specializes in fair trade organic coffee, tea, chocolate and snacks from domestic and international farmers. Many thanks to Stephanee and Andrew for stopping by and sharing their great products! We carry numerous Equal Exchange items in the new store; stop by and check out our selection!

Stephanee & Andrew serving up tasty samples	Love Buzz coffee in action
Chocolate samples (on a personal note: the chocolate caramel crunch with sea salt is out-of-control delicious)	Equal Exchange chocolate on display in the store

Mariposa’s New Store Opening!

mariposa — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:42:48 +0000

We’ve officially opened the new store! It’s been a super busy morning, and we’re seeing lots of new and familiar faces coming through our doors. Come on over and say hi!

we're open!	view from the meeting room, March 17, 2012
local photographer J.H Kertis & Mariposa Store Manager Rebecca
clearance section!	overview of the produce department
checking out the cheese and fresh meat sections	we're open! with Marketing & Outreach Coordinator Chakka

New Store Preview Countdown V (Official Opening Tomorrow!)

mariposa — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:11:01 +0000

Tomorrow is our official opening! Doors will open at 10 a.m. Everyone can shop at the new store, including non-members. Don’t forget that the new store is 5 times the size of the old store! We’re now carrying many products that we didn’t in the past. All departments have been expanded, most notably our produce department! Make plans to stop by to visit us this weekend!

various types of apples	cookies, bars, and crackers
new expanded bodycare department	grass-fed yogurt
expanded cheese selection	butter (the paper wrapped package is local Amish butter)
raw milk & glass jarred milks	the new Frontier herb, tea & spice cabinet in action
the view from Baltimore Ave	a close-up of some new signage

New Store Countdown Preview IV

mariposa — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:17:03 +0000

Two days until our official opening! More new products are arriving daily. We’re filling the shelves with bread, more produce, meat, dairy and more.

rainbow chard	bread, brownies and more
aisle signage I	aisle signage II
aisle signage III	soft drinks
fresh! ground! coffee!	tofurky!

New Store Countdown Preview III (aka Produce Is Here!)

mariposa — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:15:12 +0000

We’ve got produce, y’all! Plus bread, bagels, Tofurky, seeds for your garden and so much more! Cashier stations are almost ready to go, and staff is super busy preparing for Saturday!

produce refrigerator: stocked!	The OTHER side of the produce refrigerator. It just can't fit in one frame!
Citrus!	Equal Exchange Bananas!
Potatoes, Squash, Yams	Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts
baklava from Manakeesh	brand new baskets
cashier stations are almost ready to go!

New Store Countdown Preview II

mariposa — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:32:59 +0000

The countdown to the new store opening continues! Shelves are filling in quickly. Here’s the latest shots from inside the store!

Refill stations for Sun & Earth laundry detergent & dish liquid, ready for opening.	Frontier Tea, Spice & Herb cabinet, all filled up
baking supplies & more	Seitenbacher fruit snacks

New Store Countdown Preview

mariposa — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:12:52 +0000

Every day this week leading up to the new store opening on March 17th, we’ll be posting new pictures of the store and what products are arriving. Check back every day to see what’s new!

part of the new bulk goods wall	chips, salsa & snacks
beans and other canned goods	meat, ice cream & more!
juices & non-dairy milks	view from the meeting room - March 9, 2012