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Features in KensingtonFriday Night Fights: Diesel Fit Gym Hosting Showdown of Champions on July 22nd
Kensington’s rough and tumble reputation made it the perfect backdrop for Rocky Balboa to rise out of 1970s post-industrial Philadelphia, to become the iconic silver screen legend associated with our…
Ptah Gabrie | 07/20/2016 -
Features in KensingtonEvil Genius Brewing Co. To Host Series Of Pop-Up Events Under the El
Evil Genius Brewing Company (EGBC) has been quietly renovating a building along Front St, right in between Columbia Ave. and Palmer St. for several months. Sadly, co-owner and brewer Luke…
Ptah Gabrie | 07/15/2016 -
Community in KensingtonBeer Me! ULI Philadelphia Panel Examines the Role of Beer in Neighborhood Development
Like a good neighbor, a brewery is there. That sums up the sentiment of a unique event hosted last week by the Philadelphia chapter of the Urban Land Institute.…
Michael Hanisco | 07/14/2016 -
Features in KensingtonPhilly Coalition for REAL Justice Marched to “Shut Down” Local Police Districts
REPORTER’S NOTE: A complete video of this protest can be found on our Facebook page. The language used by the protesters was often fiery. There was anger and there were…
Shane English | 07/14/2016 -
Features in KensingtonKnow Your History! The Riverwards and King George’s War
The local neighborhoods of Philadelphia are often forgotten in American history, along with the leaders of the area. However, this region played a substantial role in many national and international…
Spencer Homan | 07/06/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonKCFC and Nodding Head Brewery To Unveil New Beer Garden on July 16
Kensington Gardens, a new beer garden sponsored by Kensington Community Food Co-op (KCFC), is set to host its opening event on July 16, from 5-10PM. Nodding Head Brewery will pour…
Shane English | 07/06/2016 -
Features in KensingtonNO DUMPING! An Investigative Report on Illegal Dumping in the Kensington “Mega Lots”
Monday, April 9, 2012 is a date many people awake during the early morning hours in Kensington will remember. I was beginning my day at 3AM about a mile away…
Ptah Gabrie | 07/06/2016 -
Education in KensingtonGPAR Donated More Than $2,200 to Benefit Literacy Program at Kindergarten Graduation
On June 21, 2016, the Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors (GPAR) and its Affiliate Membership Committee presented a donation over $2,200 to benefit the Lewis Elkin Elementary School, located at 3199…
Spirit Staff | 06/29/2016 -
Community in KensingtonThis Arts House: Celebrating 10 Years at the Coral Street Arts House
“Go get the picture of it for me,” Sandy Salzman calls over to Ed McColly. Salzman is the Executive Director of New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) and McColly is…
Sean Kearney | 06/29/2016 -
Education in KensingtonEvery Tooth Counts: St. Christopher’s Foundation Launches Ronald McDonald Mobile Dental Unit
As part of the Every Tooth Counts Campaign, St. Christopher’s Foundation for Children launched a Ronald McDonald Mobile Dental Unit on Wednesday at 1750 N. Front St. in Kensington.…
Ruthann Alexander | 06/15/2016 -
Features in KensingtonSteak & Shake: Simple Yet Satisfying
There are a lot famous places in the city that serve authentic Philadelphia cheesesteaks. Steak & Shake, located at 2573 Frankford Ave., is one of those places. Steak & Shakes…
Michael Antonio Castaneda | 06/13/2016 -
Community in KensingtonMoffet Elementary Celebrates the Arts, Culture and the Kids With Al-Bustan’s Arab Arts After-School Program
In Arabic, al-bustan means “the garden.” For those at Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, the phrase has a symbolic value, reminiscent of their mission to garner awareness and appreciation for Arab…
Grace Shallow | 06/10/2016