Kensington

Kensington thrift store, Productive Lives, seeks to relieve those caught in the “welfare trap” by providing work. Director John Mollo, 48, said he believes that people treat welfare as if it’s free money and don’t [continue reading…]

https://vimeo.com/50108729] Papermill Community of Artists provides dozens of artists with affordable and community-based studio and performance space. Karyn Vetter, 44, is the owner and property manager of the Papermill Community of Artists, located at 2825 Ormes [continue reading…]

https://vimeo.com/49717928] Metal work for abstract sculptor, Eugene Perry, did not start as a form of art. Originally working for International Towers building cell phone tower equipment, Perry found little time and no monetary value in [continue reading…]

Since last September, the Somerset Neighbors for Better Living has tackled the topic of what to do with vacant lots during its monthly meetings. This civic association in Kensington is now ready to roll of [continue reading…]

For the past three years, Pop’s Skate Park has been a refuge for skateboarders of all ages. Located on the corner of East Hazzard Street and Trenton Avenue, the small skate park is a part [continue reading…]

https://vimeo.com/45126068] Small production book binding companies are dwindling in Philadelphia due largely to advances in technology leading to larger production facilities. Even fewer of the remaining small book binding businesses are the family owned companies [continue reading…]

South Kensington resident Stephanie Marsh has invested the past three years helping rebuild her community, people and dogs alike. Marsh’s mother always had a passion to save animals by providing rescue dogs with her love [continue reading…]

https://vimeo.com/44056516] Residents on East Cumberland Street were unaffected by their neighbor’s recent accidental shooting as many claimed tragedy is a pattern the neighborhood can’t stop. When an 18-year-old male put a 9 mm pistol to [continue reading…]