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May 8, 2013
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The Fifth Street neighborhood block between Cecil B. Moore Avenue and Montgomery and Germantown Avenues will soon be the home of the Saint Benjamin Brewing Read the full story >>

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May 8, 2013
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A fax machine printed out a lunch order at George’s Pizza, located at Second Street and Girard Avenue in South Kensington. Employees did not take … Read the full story >>

Plan Philly, South Kensington »

April 30, 2013
Anthanasiadis points to his computer screen, a daily reminder of what the AACDC will be doing with his properties.

Mel Anthanasiadis, the owner of El Greco Pizza & Luncheonette, has been quite popular over the past year and a half. His struggle to … Read the full story >>

Featured Stories, Plan Philly, South Kensington »

April 23, 2013
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Pedestrians need to focus while walking down a street—sometimes just to watch out for spit.

South Kensington residents explained that spitting is common. Some said … Read the full story >>

Environment, Featured Stories, Plan Philly, South Kensington »

April 14, 2013
Goff and her roomates walked around to different blocks picking up and sweeping up debris.

The streets in South Kensington were fairly busy this weekend. Residents were saying goodbye to trash and blight and hello to clean streets.

Thanks to … Read the full story >>

Economy, Featured Stories, Kensington, Plan Philly, South Kensington »

April 9, 2013
Shoppers show off their haul from their Equal Dollars spending.

Cleaning up in South Kensington can have some tasty results—including discounted grilled cheese sandwiches or parlor pizza—as a new alternative community currency strives to reward … Read the full story >>

Featured Stories, Kensington, Plan Philly, South Kensington »

April 3, 2013
Lazarine Pack found her neighborhood peaceful, while her 18-granddaughter, Twaneka, thought it was boring instead.

The 1800 block of North Fourth Street starts with a small yard where children love to play in the summer. Several ignored lots with overgrown … Read the full story >>

Plan Philly, South Kensington »

March 25, 2013
Quince plans in participating in the Keepin' it Local Day this April.

A new currency rewards volunteer hours with funds usable at South Kensington businesses.

Equal Dollars is a community currency that residents can receive in exchange for community service performed in the … Read the full story >>

Kensington, Plan Philly, South Kensington, Sports »

March 4, 2013 (2 Comments)
Players of the team sat patiently waiting for their awards and trophies.

A room full of proud parents and excited children—all under age 12—filled the cramped hall of the Hancock Recreation Center Saturday.

The size of the … Read the full story >>

Housing, Plan Philly, South Kensington »

February 25, 2013
One construction worker working on the outside of the condos on 2nd and Oxford Streets.

Publicity will not be needed for condominiums currently under construction at Second and Oxford streets in South Kensington.

“We haven’t advertised any of the buildings … Read the full story >>