From cheesesteak dumplings to Thai chili bowls, Lee’s Dumplings and Stuff puts a twist on tradition
At Lee’s Dumplings and Stuff, chef Gally Lee offers fresh, original dishes rooted in his immigrant upbringing and commitment to accessibility.
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Stories, events, and profiles of people, programs, and organizations building relationships and strengthening Kensington’s community life.
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Artist dedicates new Prevention Point Love Lot mural to son: “It doesn't have to be a ‘rock bottom.’ It's a positive sign of hope.”
Artist Victor Sgro, who is in recovery, said he hopes his mural inspires others who are still struggling with opioid addiction.
Family-owned M Jewelers takes pride in offering handmade jewelry in Kensington: “It feels like home here”
The Ma family’s lives were upended in 2016 when a fire at a neighboring discount store swept through their store.
Lifelong Harrowgate resident honored with City Council resolution for fostering “unity and pride among residents”
Ridgway, who founded Harrowgate Civic Association about 10 years ago, now serves as the group’s vice president.
Kensington native Roberto Lugo to paint three 11-foot sculptures in Kensington this summer
Over the past year, in collaboration with Mural Arts, Lugo collected input from community members to get a sense of the neighborhood’s patterns — patterns that reflect their background, culture, and everyday life.
Kensington CAPA students showcase “The Beauty of Time” photo and film project focused on older adults
A group of Kensington CAPA students took portraits of five Philadelphia women ages 59 to 86 and directed and produced a documentary film about their lives.
Kensington Avenue “Sunshine House” to open despite threats of harm reduction crackdown
The Sunshine House will offer various services, including gun violence and overdose prevention, and a “messaging center” where people can make and receive calls and collect messages from home.
Harrowgate’s Richard and Friends connects housed and unhoused neighbors with joy and basic needs
When hunger hits and their lights go out, neighbors know Richard and Friends are just a phone call away.
At Centro de Nueva Creación's youth program in Fairhill, kids build confidence through art and dance
The after-school program serves 60 kids at William Cramp Elementary School and exposes them to Latine arts and culture.
Photos: A look inside Fairhill's Pivott Boxing Academy
At Pivott Boxing Academy, founder and accredited coach Orlando Rosa is dedicated to bringing back an old-school style of boxing
Vientiane Bistro marks five years on Kensington Ave: A tale of perseverance, culture, and community
When Vientiane Bistro celebrated its fifth anniversary on Kensington Avenue earlier this month, the family-owned restaurant reached a milestone its
Kensington CAPA high school hosts rally for International Day of Peace
2023’s theme focused on individual and collective responsibility to work toward peace.
Norris Square sculpture garden fosters community connection and creativity through food and art
The Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden’s founder Pedro Ospina hopes the nature space can foster community connections.
