Kensington
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 […]
Philly Cop Charged With Tipping Off Drug Dealers
The feds have charged a Philly cop with tipping off drug dealers after 51-year-old Rafael Cordero allegedly told his half-brother about a camera installed for […]
Little Baby’s Ice Cream World HQ Grand Opening
Everyone’s favorite ice cream tricycle is finally headed for its own brick-and-mortar shop. Little Baby’s Ice Cream will officially be open for business as of […]
Greensgrow Farm Hosting Whole Hog Feast at Philadelphia Brewing Co.
On Friday, April 13 Greensgrow Farm will host its fourth annual Whole Hog head-to-tail feast. The event will be held in the Philadelphia Brewing Company […]
Tow Truck Driver Gets Life for Murdering Competitor
A tow truck driver was convicted today of the first degree murder of a rival back in 2010. The two men were in a dispute […]