Polished 2nd St.

Tom Lamb of Bucks County has been employed by the history City Tavern in the heart of Olde City for more than 11 years as director of operations. "The historical atmosphere is what I love. Plus, I get to meet a lot of out-of-town guests. It's a really happy environment."

Dawn Carty has been working as a bartender at Bleu Martini, at 24 S. Second St., for about two years and makes between $100 minimum and $300 on a good night on weekends. "I like how there's so much to do in such a small area. We do great business all the time and it's an high-class place."

Lavinia Topan, originally from Romania, has been working at Cafe Spice, on 35 S. 2nd St. for three years now. "There's lots of restaurants and this area is very cultured and historically charged with a lot of tourists." When not working, Topan takes classes at Drexel University studying International Business and resides in South Philly

Justine Cassady has been working in Glam Nightclub for about nine months now on 52 S. 2nd St. "It's conveniently located to everything. It's a more upscale environment and everything's pricy around here. All the food's great -there's a little bit of everything to do."

Bodegas, Tiendas y Restaurantes of N. 2nd St.

Juan Rodriguez, originally from Mexico has been working on 2nd Street for four years as a sandwich prep cook in Rodriguez Groceries. "2nd Street is alright. A lot of people around here don't have a lot, but we do OK for ourselves here."

Pedro Rodriguez, owner of Rodriguez Groceries holds down the bullet-proof counter. He's owned the bodega for nine years now and knows no English. "Me gusta la comunidad y la gente, pero no me gusta las horas- trabajo cuatorce horas, siete dias cada semana." (I like the community and the people, but I don't like the hours- I work 14 hours, seven days every week.)

Rodriguez Groceries 3100 block of N. 2nd Street.

Elvy Decoo, originally from the Dominican Republic, has been working on 2nd Street for a year in Jesus Groceries, which is owned by his mother. "No good business because there's not enough people living around here. Not enough money to be had."

Jesus Groceries also on the 3100 block of N. 2nd Street.

Jay, a day-time worker at D&W Beer Distributor has been working on 2nd St. for six years. Originally from Korea, he said he doesn't much care for the neighborhood he works in. "I don't like 2nd Street very much. Too much noise."

D&W Beer Distribuotr. 3001 N. 2nd St. In the heart of a predominantly Puerto Rican neighborhood.

Poulo Thau, originally from China has been working at Sun House Chinese Restaurant on the corner of 2nd and Lehigh for two years. "It can be danger around here, but it's OK. I like seeing the different people."