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Josh Graff

Fishtown

How Community-Driven Restaurants Are Building Bonds and Acting as Social Hubs in EastKensington Amid Gentrification, According to Local Resident and Board Member Josh Graff

December 20, 2024Mileny Massiel Flores Ramirez

In East Kensington, a neighborhood facing rapid gentrification, community-driven restaurants have emerged as vital social spaces, helping to bridge the gap between long-time residents and newer arrivals. Local spots like OG’s Pizza, Little Walter’s, Forin

Fishtown

Anchoring Community: How East Kensington’s Local Eateries Foster Belonging Amid Gentrification

December 20, 2024Mileny Massiel Flores Ramirez

In Philadelphia’s East Kensington, restaurants aren’t just places to grab a meal—they’re the heart of the community, bridging the gap between old and new residents and holding onto the threads of a neighborhood identity that’s

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