Kensington
WATCH: Police in Kensington Treat Suspect “Like a Ragdoll” (Updated)
This video, purporting to show Philadelphia officers in Kensington subduing a suspect with a certain level of force, is pretty interesting. Here’s what we really […]
Cook and Shaker Replacing Chug a Mug in Kensington
Kensington is landing a new bar. Cook and Shaker is replacing the Chug a Mug bar at 2301 E. Albert Street (corner of Tulip and […]
Steel Factory Penthouse Loft With Dueling Skylines
This condo unit in the Steel Factory Lofts in Kensington is pretty special: The combination of the wood ceiling, the exposed brick walls and the […]
Manayunk to Get a New Co-Working Space, Plus the Wild West in Wash West
• CBS 3 gets podcasty to talk about the new two-day First Friday in Old City [CBS3] • A Piece Of Wild West History In […]
Revel Decides to Be a Casino Instead of Pretend It’s Not a Casino. Plus: South Kensington Thrives
• Revel Casino Offers Loss-Rebate Promotion As It Attempts To Rebuild Customer Base [CBS 3] • Revel’s new marketing approach: Target the gambler [philly.com] • […]
Most Affordable ’Hoods for Renters: Yup, They’re What You’d Think
Here’s what we want to say to startup Kwelia: If loving you is wrong, we don’t wanna be right. The self-professed data geeks help real […]
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, […]