Arts & Culture
The safety issues we face in Kensington affect our children too; it's time we hear from them.
At the root of every issue in Kensington is safety. Gun violence, addiction, trash, homelessness, and more… These issues, and
Small Business
News about small businesses in Kensington, Philadelphia — from bodegas and restaurants to shops along Kensington Avenue. Local owners share what it takes to run a business here.
Arts & Culture
‘We want to reintroduce Kreate Hub to the community'
Philly Kreate Hub is here to establish a space for small businesses to grow and shine in Kensington. With workspaces
Expanding Our Roots: Los miembros de la comunidad de Kensington celebran el amor y el cuidado de la comunidad a través del arte
El 13 de marzo, el gimnasio del Community Center at Visitation en la avenida Lehigh se convirtió en una galería
Expanding Our Roots: Kensington community members celebrate community love and care through art
On March 13, the gymnasium at the Community Center at Visitation on Lehigh Avenue was converted into an art gallery
Kensington’s Déjà Vu Barbershop: ‘We’re not just barbers; we’re like therapists’
Editor’s Note: This news article was written and reported on by NKCDC’s Commercial Corridor Manager Lee Nentwig through
Este miembro de Youth United for Change describe el impacto en toda la comunidad al abordar el tema de la basura en Kensington
¡Hola! Mi nombre es Matthew Taveras. Soy miembro de una organización conocida como Youth United for Change (YUC), un grupo
Youth United for Change member describes the community-wide impact of addressing trash in Kensington
Hi! My name is Matthew Taveras. I am a member of an organization known as Youth United for Change (YUC)
Kensington organizations celebrate the holiday season with Santa Claus, the Grinch, and shopping
The holiday season officially arrived in the Kensington area on Dec. 4 with winter festivities and a holiday market. The
Guía de regalos de último minuto de Kensington para 2021
La Guía de regalos de último minuto de Kensington es una guía anual de compras navideñas llena de ideas sobre
Kensington’s 2021 Last-Minute Gift Guide
Kensington’s Last-Minute Gift Guide is an annual holiday shopping guide filled with ideas for where to shop locally in
‘Las cosas para mi y mi negocio al comienzo de la pandemia fueron duras’.
Rafael Suarez Dueño de Sharp City Barber Shop en 3089 Kensington Ave. Septiembre de 2021 Nota de la editora: Las
Propietarios de negocios de Kensington hablan sobre la recuperación de la pandemia: ‘Las cosas están mejorando lentamente, pero tenemos un largo c
Durante los últimos cuatro años, Sonny Heff y su esposa han dirigido el Kensington Mini Mart, una tienda de la
Health & Wellness
Kensington business owners on pandemic recovery: ‘Things are getting better slowly, but we have a long way to go’
For the past four years, Sonny Heff and his wife have run the Kensington Mini Mart, a corner store across
'Things for me and my business, at the beginning of the pandemic, were tough'
Rafael Suarez Owner of Sharp City Barber Shop at 3089 Kensington Ave. Interviewed in September 2021 Editor’s Note: The
'We really didn't get much help. In fact, we had the City do the opposite.'
Sonny Heff Co-owner of Kensington Mini Mart, a corner store at 2560 Kensington Ave. Interviewed in April 2021 Editor’s
'We went from thousands of dollars a day to $50 a day within a week.'
Blew Kind Co-owner of Franny Lou’s Porch, a cafe and community space at 2400 Coral St. Interviewed in May
'The City of Philadelphia gave us a lot of resources.'
Sunny Phanthavong Co-owner of Vientiane Bistro, a Lao-Thai restaurant at 2537 Kensington Ave. Interviewed in June 2021 Editor’s note:
Streetwear for Survivors: ‘Art is our most universal language, and I see clothing as a language in its own right’
Art is our most universal language, and I see clothing as a language in its own right. It’s a
Streetwear for Survivors: ‘El arte es nuestro lenguaje más universal y veo a la ropa como un lenguaje por derecho propio’
El arte es nuestro lenguaje más universal y veo a la ropa como un lenguaje por derecho propio. Es un
‘I felt proud to associate with Kensington because I focused on its tremendous potential rather than the community issues.’
I am a 1.5 generation Cambodian American queer educator passionate about education equity and social equality. My family members
'The station closing is a symptom of a disease.'
Bill McKinney Kensington resident and executive director of New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) It impacts me directly because that
Kensington’s 2020 Last-Minute Gift Guide
Ending a year like no other, the 2020 holiday season is… different, to say the least. For many, the pandemic
Franny Lou’s Porch starts a GoFundMe to buy their building
After her coffee shop’s building was put on the market last month, Blew Kind, co-owner and founder of Franny