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# The controversial head of West Philly’s Mariposa Food Co-op is out. Can it make a comeback?

After 10 years in charge, Aj Hess is no longer the head of West Philly's long-running food co-op. A new GM has lots of ideas.

Section: [Around Town](/philadelphia/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [The Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/mariposa-food-coop-aj-hess-20261105.html), 2026-11-05 05:01 EST: The controversial head of West Philly’s Mariposa Food Co-op is out. Can it make a comeback?

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