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Park with a line of trees and the Philly skyline in the background
The Trace

In Philly, Signs of Optimism About Gun Violence Reduction

An event in Nicetown echoes the city’s determination to continue driving shootings down. Read more. Photo by Kriston Jae Bethel for The Trace
Stakeholders discussing the future of Kensington at Cantina La Martina restaurant
Inti Media

Business owners, local politicians, and concerned neighbors meet to discuss the future of Kensington

Cantina La Martina hosted a meeting with local leaders to address safety, homelessness, and vandalism in Kensington, focusing on collaboration and...
“The purpose of the meeting is to not only focus on the challenges but what can we do and what are the resources we need,” Mariangeli Alicea Saez, co-owner of Cantina La Martina. “This is the opportunity to talk and continue building the fabric of Kensington and our businesses”
Inti Media

Business owners, local politicians, and concerned neighbors meet to discuss the future of Kensington

On Friday, November 15, Mariangeli Alicea Saez and her husband, Chef Dionicio, the owners of Cantina La Marina, invited fellow community members in...
Kensington Hospital wound care outreach van parked at Kensington and Allegheny avenues
Kensington Voice

After hours of contentious testimony, Kensington mobile service restrictions bill advances to Philly City Council for vote

A bill proposing to ban mobile service providers in residential areas and some public spaces within Philadelphia’s 7th District was approved by City...
Erik Silldorff stands in Cobbs Creek in front of the Woodland Dam
Grid Magazine

After several centuries, a dam is set to be removed from Cobbs Creek. Red tape continues to delay the project

Whatever the motivation to do so, removing a dam has the potential to reconnect waterways and benefit the wildlife living in them. Read more. Photo by...