Thrasher Magazine

Humidity's Phillip Santosuosso started workin' at the shop right after Katrina and soon found himself buying New Orleans' beloved store. See how the crew kept it going in The Quarter by staying plugged into the community. Thank you for your service. 

Over 20 years in business, Amy Ellington has kept KCDC going through multiple locations and shifts in the scene. As one of the few woman-owned shops in the country, it functions as a community hub for a diverse array of Brooklyn's skaters. Hear how she makes it work.   

A few bucks from a hotel job helped Tony Croghan launch a skateboard-only shop in Seattle. Two decades in, 35th North is a pillar of the scene, hosting events, premieres, art shows and even karaoke nights. Matt Gottwig, Kristin Ebeling and more help tell the story.

Steve Nesser and Familia co-owner Dennis Burdick took an empty space and built it into a community hub for Minneapolis skaters. On top of the shop, they operate the winter haven Familia HQ skatepark. See how they made it work in the Midwest.