Kensington
The Jaffa Paradox: A Buzzy, Bright Space That Feels Surprisingly Hollow
Under the tall ceilings at an old firehouse in Kensington near where Front meets Cecil B. Moore is Michael Solomonov’s second attempt at an oyster […]
I’ve Lived in Kensington for Years. Here’s My Review of Long Bright River
“I grew up here. Went to elementary school here. So did a lot of the girls working the avenue.” So begins the trailer for Long […]
Talking TV and Philly With Long Bright River Actor John Doman
When you binge the new Kensington-set Peacock series Long Bright River, which debuts on March 13th, you’ll see a familiar face in every episode: the […]
Meet the South Philly Author Behind the New TV Show Long Bright River
South Philadelphia author Liz Moore published her novel Long Bright River in January 2020. Barack Obama loved it so much that he put it on […]
Donald Trump’s Latest Target Is Comcast CEO Brian Roberts
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From Puebla to Philadelphia: Dionicio Jiménez’s Long Journey to Success
James Beard-nominated chef Dionicio Jiménez grew up in a small town in Mexico and came to Philadelphia in 1998, finding a job in Marc Vetri’s […]
Two Years and One Narcolepsy Diagnosis Later, Essen North Is Finally Opening
Babka lovers have been eagerly waiting for the grand opening of Essen North, the unofficial name of Tova du Plessis’s second bakery and cafe. Honestly, […]
Little Walter’s: Old World Charm, New World Flavor
The server at Little Walter’s looks around the dining room. It’s early yet. Quiet. In the kitchen, the crew are still setting their mise, hauling […]
Meet the 20-Year-Old Pop-Up Star Taking Over the Old Eeva Space
“I get passionate and obsessive,” Viraj Thomas tells me on the phone. He talks fast. And he talks a lot. He tells me he was […]
Mayor Parker’s Kensington Crackdown Intensifies in Philadelphia
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Mayor Parker’s Kensington Crackdown Begins
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From Mexico to Philadelphia: Cantina La Martina Is a Journey of Flavor
I don’t know where to start but with the thing that everyone talks about: Cantina La Martina exists in a piece of Philly hit hard […]
Kensington Bar Say No More Says It’s Cutting Ties With Owner After He’s Charged With Attacking Girlfriend
[Ed. Note 2/7/2024: This story has been updated to reflect new information obtained by Foobooz.] The Kensington bar Say No More opened its doors in […]
Why Amanda Seyfried Is Hanging Out in Philadelphia’s Kensington Neighborhood
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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Names First Kensington Drug Czar
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