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News in KensingtonWomen’s Community Revitalization Project Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
On Friday, October 14th, lights gleamed over the outdoor patio of Oxford Mills, an apartment complex on W. Oxford Street, while tenants, allies and employees of the Women's Community…
Kaitlyn Moore | 10/26/2016 -
Features in KensingtonNew Soccer Facility Open in the Neighborhood
A new state-of the-art soccer facility made its debut at 3718 Jasper Street, between Castor Avenue and Buckius Street, last Wednesday, October 19th. Construction of the facility was made possible…
Tim McCloskey | 10/26/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonGetting To Know S. Douglas Matlaga, Founder of Green Hill Art Services
It is an unassuming Kensington entryway with the building number spray-painted across a blue metal door. But it opens to the sweet smell of lumber and a vast expanse…
Jacquie Mahon | 10/26/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonPhiladelphia, Goddamn: Conrad Benner’s Latest Exhibit Humanizes Politics With Art
Individual expression is Conrad Benner’s solution to “take back the public space.” “By it’s definition, we all own [the public space], but we don’t all own the messages…
Grace Shallow | 10/21/2016 -
Features in KensingtonFighting the Good Fight of Faith at Kensington’s Rock Ministries
While Rock Ministries’ boxing gym might seem like it would stand out on the 2700 block of Kensington Avenue, but surprisingly, it blends in. In fact, I wouldn’t have…
Rachel Wisniewski | 10/19/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonNude Night Philly Bared All For the Sake of Art (And a Great Cause)
Lots of folks in the neighborhood may know Victor Perez, the man behind Sk8 Lamps who’s often found hanging around the El Bar. But what some people may not…
Max Pulcini and Matthew Albasi | 10/19/2016 -
Features in KensingtonMeet UFC Champion and Kensington-Native Eddie Alvarez
Last week, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced that Lightweight Champion and Kensington-native Eddie Alvarez (28-4) will defend his belt at UFC 205 against Irish megastar “Notorious” Conor McGregor…
Tim McCloskey | 10/13/2016 -
Local Business in KensingtonFINANTA Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary at SugarHouse
FINANTA recently celebrated 20 years of mission driven non profit lending at the SugarHouse Casino Event Center. The event brought together major players in the Philadelphia community development culture,…
Spirit Staff | 10/12/2016 -
Community in KensingtonRock to the Future and Eagles Players Cleanup Pop’s Park
Last week, Bennie Logan, Rodney McLeod, and Jalen Mills of the Philadelphia Eagles joined students from Rock to the Future’s MusiCore afterschool program for a “Rock the Block” Cleanup. Together,…
Spirit Staff | 09/29/2016 -
Community in KensingtonCouncilman Squilla, Parks & Rec, PWD Outline Plans for Pop’s Park in East Kensington
Pop’s Park is one step closer to its projected renaissance. On the evening of September 20th, the Friends of Pop’s Park held a meeting on the grounds which featured…
John Henry Scott | 09/29/2016 -
A&E in Kensington“Tony N’ Tina”: Play To Benefit Kensington-Based Angels In Motion Program
Nearly every day, Carol Rostucher is out walking the streets of Philadelphia and the nearby counties. “Today I started in Glendolden, then over to Street Road, then to…
Jen Colletta | 09/28/2016 -
Education in KensingtonReady to Rock? For 7 Years Running, Rock to the Future Has Nurtured Young Musicians
Not every local musician can cite that they’ve performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland or hit the court for a performance at a Philadelphia…
Amy Strauss | 09/22/2016