Kensington
-

Elkins Park Woman Receives Manor College’s Mother Josaphat Medal
Natasha Moore (Covington Academy) of Elkins Park received the 2025 Mother Josaphat Medal, the highest award a student can receive while at the institution. Moore…
-

Philadelphia School District Takes This Approach to Help Raise the High School Graduation Rate
Leaders at the Philadelphia School District and long strived to strived to improve its four-year graduation rate and have launched a new initiative to do…
-

This Philadelphia Design Company Uses Only Natural and Plant-Based Fibers with Focus on Sustainability
Kimberly McGlonn, the creator of Philadelphia-based fashion house NOOR by Grant Blvd, focuses on sustainability as a business imperative, writes Susan Phillips for WHYY. At…
-

Mural Arts Philadelphia’s 2024 Year in Review
In 2024, Mural Arts Philadelphia celebrated its 40th anniversary, reflecting on its origins and envisioning the future of public art and civic engagement in the city.…
-

Philadelphia is Expected to See Many More Out-Of-Town Restaurants Open in 2025
The Philadelphia area has long been a magnet for out-of-town restaurateurs, and it’s a trend that is expected to continue throughout 2025, writes Michael Klein…
-

Abington Middle Schooler Amelia Fletcher Brings Relief and Fun to Children in Kensington
Abington’s Amelia Fletcher is just 14 years old and making a big difference in Kensington, writes Courtenay Harris Bond for the Philly Voice. Fletcher volunteers…
-

North Philly Entrepreneur Launches New Fashion School in Kensington With This Clear-Cut Focus
Ebony Pratt, a fashion entrepreneur from North Philadelphia, is the creator behind the Fashion Retail & Style Institute in Kensington, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice.…
-

New Mexican Cuisine Restaurant to Open at Fishtown-Kensington Border in 2025
Amá, a new restaurant serving elevated Mexican-inspired cuisine, is set to open at the Fishtown–Kensington border in early 2025, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. The…
-

New Bus Tour Gives Passengers 90-Minute Trip of ‘Rocky’ Film Locations
As part of this year’s RockyFest, a new bus tour will allow passengers to visit the various film locations of the iconic Rocky movies, writes…
-

Best Spots in Philly to Buy Thanksgiving Pies
If you are short on time or not a fan of baking, these Philadelphia spots have you covered with everything from classic Thanksgiving pies to…
-

Here Are Some of the Best, Must-Visit Newcomers to Philadelphia’s Booming Restaurant Scene
As Philadelphia’s restaurant scene continues to thrive, several new spots are emerging as must-visit destinations, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Bastia in Fishtown…
-

Essen Bakery Owner Opens Second Philadelphia Location
Essen Bakery owner and pastry chef Tova du Plessis has officially opened the doors to her second bakery and cafe, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for…
-

‘Free Exercise’ Documentary on Religious Liberty Makes Philadelphia Premiere on Tuesday
During the summer of 1844, rising anti-Catholic sentiment in Philadelphia boiled into the streets of Kensington and Southwark, leaving 14 dead and dozens injured. It…
-

With Future of Diamond Theater in North Philadelphia Uncertain, Admirers Are Racing to Save It
The Diamond Theater in North Philadelphia is facing an uncertain future, with its admirers racing against the clock to save the historic building, writes Kyle…
-

Howley Foundation Gifts $1 Million to Liguori Academy in Kensington
Howley Foundation recently gifted $1 million to Kensington’s Liguori Academy in support of the private independent high school’s “Career Cohorts” program, writes Ryan Mulligan for…






























