Kensington
Property’s Morning Obsession: Slice-of-Life Video of Kensington in 1982, Starring Philadelphia Accents
This is a really depressing video (and good morning to you!) that’s nonetheless mesmerizing. A California filmmaker follows around a bunch of teenagers in Kensington […]
Free People’s Doub Hanshaw Sells Amazing, Incredible Loft Within the Fully Expected 3-Second Timeline
A few weeks back, we presented a gallery listing of the spectacular Kensington loft owned by Doub Hanshaw, creative director of Free People. It was […]
Watch Kurt Vile’s Philly-Shot Music Video
Philly-bred rocker Kurt Vile, also of the War on Drugs, has released a video of a track from his new album Walking on a Pretty Daze. […]
West Kensington Parents Murdered In Front Of Child
In a city where the violence is so constant that it can seem like annoying background noise, some crimes stand out. So it is with […]
Kraftwork Launches Kristal Weizenbock
Today, Tuesday, April 23rd, Kraftwork launches Kinetic Collaboration, a Kristal Weizenbock beer brewed at Yards Brewing Company. This special brew is an American take on a […]
D3’s Transformative South Kensington Rehab, Plus Gallery
Sometime in 2014 (the developers are shooting for late summer), 150 or more Philadelphia area teachers will start making their homes in what was a […]
Saint Benjamin’s Brewing Co. Needs Your Help
A local nanobrewer, opening his own brewpub, in a historically relevant building, in the ‘hood. That’s my wheelhouse. I love that stuff. Tim Patton of […]
Where to Open Next? Strangelove’s Co-owner Leigh Maida Explains.
Leigh Maida and husband/business partner Brendan Hartranft–along with other parnters and investors–own and operate four neighborhood bistros that emphasize quality brews and delicious pub fare. […]
Coming Soon: Groundbreaking for South Kensington’s Oxford Mills
It’s going to be an educational paradise, with a headquarters for Teach for America, discounted apartments for teachers, a cafe where intellectual ideas are discussed, […]
One Year Ago Today: The Kensington Warehouse Fire That Left Two Dead–and Didn’t Have to Happen
Neighbors knew the abandoned Thomas Buck hosiery factory at the corner of Jasper and York in Kensington was a fire hazard. Jeff Carpineta, president of […]
Mystery Real Estate: Gold Club to Open in Northern Liberties, But Where?
The Gold Club Center City, which bills itself as a “world famous gentleman’s club,” will soon add to its renown with a new location in […]
Hottest Philadelphia Neighborhoods: Fishtown/Kensington
This month’s Philadelphia Magazine Real Estate issue is devoted the Hottest Philadelphia Neighborhoods–both in the city and in the ’burbs. No. 2 on the city […]
Lost Abbey’s Tomme Arthur Hosting Beer School Today at Memphis Taproom
On the first Monday of the month the Memphis Taproom hosts a staff training that is open to the public. You, John Q Public can […]
Kensington Strangler Reward Money Should Go to Murdered Tipster’s Son
This isn’t difficult: Give the kid the money. You probably know the kid I’m talking about: He’s the infant son of “Oscar,” an anonymous Philadelphia […]
Chili Competition at Greensgrow’s 5th Annual Fall Festival
Greensgrow Farms will be holding their 5th Annual Subaru Fall Festival on October 6th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the day’s festivities include […]