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Environment

East Kensington: Neighbors Work To Preserve Letterly Green

December 19, 2017Morgan O'Donnell and

Stephanie Koenig, 36, moved to the East Kensington area with her husband, Lewis Colburn, in 2009. The couple, both sculptors who found studio space in Philadelphia, bought a house across the street from Letterly Green,

Arts and Entertainment

East Kensington: Uniting Community With Arts Festival

June 5, 2017Erin Kelly and

The East Kensington Neighbors Association addresses several important issues going on in its own neighborhood every third Monday of each month at Philadelphia Brewing Company. All East Kensington residents are welcomed to attend the meetings

Fishtown

Kensington: Trinity Presbyterian Member Helps Recovering Addicts in Community

September 25, 2014

Kenneth Blood, 66, is a lifelong resident of Philadelphia. In the 35 years he has lived in Kensington, Blood has devoted his time providing rehabilitated addicts with transitional living at Trinity Presbyterian Church. What is

Fishtown

Fishtown: Chili Cook-off Quickly Becomes Neighborhood Favorite

March 28, 2012

Fishtown residents numbed their tongues this past weekend with spicy chili to benefit neighborhood organizations. The Second Annual Fishtown Neighbors Association Chili Cookoff at 2424 Studios on 2424 E. York St. brought local food and

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