In North Philadelphia, where its resident’s are known for their soccer prowess, a kickers paradise is ready to be exposed. Kensington youth soccer players are in for a treat this April when Philadelphia’s Parks and [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/59531528] Once Kensington Culinary Arts High School became Kensington Health Sciences Academy in August, more changes were made in hopes of leading high school students toward a more successful educational path. “When you’re talking about [continue reading…]
The sun gleamed over the tall, white wall looming next to the coarse and patchy field by the El stop at the corner of Front and Berks streets. It wasn’t long ago that the turf [continue reading…]
At first sight, the field on Front and Berks Streets that the Kensington Tigers call home is unremarkable but manageable. It seems to be about the right size. There is good clearance from any obstacles [continue reading…]
The Kensington Multiplex of High Schools is made up of four schools–Kensington Creative and Performing Arts, Kensington Health and Science Academy, Kensington High School for International Business and Kensington Urban Education Academy. Once one large [continue reading…]
Family is a strange term. While it is immediately recognizable what a family is, the definition varies wildly across cultures and individuals. To some, family simply means mom, dad and siblings.To others, it includes an [continue reading…]
The Kensington Tigers ended their 2012 season with a matchup against Northeast High School in the blistering cold of a nor’easter. While the game ended in a loss and left the Tiger’s without a win [continue reading…]
[vimeo 59587492] In the heart of Kensington on the 3300 block of G Street stands an architectural oasis. Standing for over 100 years, the building is now the Guckin Funeral Mansion. The massive structure has not [continue reading…]
Hidden in a newly renovated warehouse at 2024 East Arizona St. is what artist Jesse J. Gardner likes to call the “best kept secret of Kensington.” On Sept. 11, 2011, in honor of the 10th anniversary of 9/11 [continue reading…]
Roofless and deconstructed, a grey building on the 1900 block of E. Letterly St. is nothing more than a pile of bricks, metal frames and shattered material. What is shown on Google Maps of 1921 [continue reading…]
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