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Environment

Kensington: Home-Brewed Beer to Kick Off Spring

March 20, 2012

Local residents in Kensington had the chance to start spring by attending a home brewing workshop with Barry’s Homebrew, a outlet store located at 1447 N. American St. that specializes in helping people get started

Economy

Kensington: Community Group Helps Local Residents

March 19, 2012

https://vimeo.com/38471592] Chick-Fil-A kitchen manager Christina Tovar takes great pride in her work. A mother of three, she represents the many low-income families who are finding jobs in Kensington due to the many developments and businesses

Featured Stories

Kensington: An Organization Fueled by Faith

March 13, 2012

One night during his 19-month stay at Holmesburg Prison more than 20 years ago Frank Vega had a dream. In it, Vega saw four buildings with people going in and coming out of them. He

Education

Kensington: Teacher Uses Creative Methods to Get Books for Classroom

February 28, 2012

Daniella Zamorano entered her first year of teaching at Henry A. Brown Elementary School, located at 1946 E. Sergeant St.,with few resources to contribute to her fourth-grade classroom. Past teachers had taken their own book

Education

Kensington: Rock to the Future Brings Free Music Education to the Community

February 22, 2012

Rock to the Future, an after-school program, offers Kensington and neighboring residents free music lessons, homework help and a social environment for students who would otherwise never see the benefits of music education. Jessica McKay,

Economy

Kensington: Circle Thrift Provides the Community with More Than Discounted Clothes

February 22, 2012

Teachers in Philadelphia are finding alternative ways to supplement school supplies for their classrooms amidst the district budget cuts. Thrift stores like Circle Thrift, located at 2233 Frankford Ave., carry used and discounted wares that

Kensington

Kensington: Going Green One Rain Barrel at a Time

February 20, 2012

In a push to get local residents more involved in the environmental state of the community, Sustainable 19125 held a rain barrel workshop in East Kensington. It was organized to get the word out about

Fishtown

Fishtown: Donations of Prom Dresses for Girls in Need

February 16, 2012

Maryelis Santiago recently realized that many young girls might not be able to afford prom attire due to financial shortcomings. Hoping that girls may get the dresses they deserve, Santiago has formed a prom dress

Kensington

Kensington: Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program Not Reaching Residents

February 15, 2012

Comcast, the largest home Internet provider, is having a difficult time bridging the digital divide in Kensington. Introduced last fall, Comcast’s Internet Essentials program aims to provide low-income families with home Internet access for $9.95

Education

Kensington: Farm to Families Provides Accessible Healthy Living

February 8, 2012

Targeting issues of obesity and hunger are a growing trend, but it is unlikely to see both as a common initiative for one program. Attacking obesity and hunger together may seem far-fetched when at the

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