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Coleen Mary O'Hara

Economy

Kensington: Local Gardens Cultivate Community, Help Revitalize Neighborhoods

May 4, 2016 James M. Kirn and Coleen Mary O'Hara 0

It was in the 1970s when drug use and the violent state of the neighborhood spurred a unique change among a small group of Puerto Rican women in West Kensington. These women, called the Grupo […]

Education

Fairhill: New Chapter For Library Means Bittersweet, Temporary Closure

April 19, 2016 James M. Kirn 0

Rebekah Ray and the staff at the Lillian Marrero Library have been dedicated to the future of the branch, long before the building recently closed for renovations. Now, they are left wondering how the community is […]

Business

Kensington: Next On Tap At Saint Benjamin Brewery? Full-Service Kitchen

April 8, 2016 James M. Kirn 0

Five years ago, Tim Patton and Christina Burris would have never thought they’d be running their own brewery. Now, they’re not only making Saint Benjamin beer at a re-purposed warehouse in Kensington, they are set to […]

Arts and Entertainment

Fairhill: Puerto Rican School of Music Reflects the Beat of the Community

March 21, 2016 James M. Kirn and Coleen Mary O'Hara 1

The Puerto Rican Institute of Music sits on North 5th Street, a road surrounded by Latino influence. Walking by on any afternoon you might even hear the beat of plena – traditional Puerto Rican music – […]

Education

West Kensington: Peace Corps Alumnus Continues Work With Latino Community

March 2, 2016 Coleen Mary O'Hara and James M. Kirn 1

Entering the Norris Square Neighborhood Project (NSNP) is an experience in itself. With bright colors, the side-by-side row homes create a place that becomes a safe haven for youth in Kensington. Through numerous after-school programs, garden […]

Business

Kensington: Neighbor Helps Improve Access to Healthy Food Through Co-Op

February 12, 2016 Coleen Mary O'Hara and James M. Kirn 0

The Kensington Community Food Co-Op started in 2008 when the community came together to talk about issues in the neighborhood. Residents weren’t satisfied with the healthy food options that were available. Conversations evolved from those […]

Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: Five Places Helping to Create an Art Community

February 1, 2016 James M. Kirn 6

Slowly but surely, the art community in Old Kensington is pushing forward. It’s hidden among the abandoned factories and vacant lots of the area, but the artists aren’t complaining. “There are five studios within blocks […]

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  • Transportation: Petition Calls on SEPTA to Restore Service to Regional Rail Lines
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  • COVID-19: Coping With the Pandemic’s Toll on Mental Health
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  • Bella Vista: A Pet Shop’s Struggles During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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