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Center City was the recipient of hotly-anticipated retailers this year, but let's not forget Philly's other 'hoods. From preppy outpost J McLaughlin to a frozen yogurt joint that had its neighbors seeing red, Chestnut Hill saw its fair share of new businesses in 2012. [Patch]