Kensington/Port Richmond : Featured Stories

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This week's picks for the top local events.

Launching a microbrewery is nowhere near as lucrative or romantic as many beer geeks think. But for those intent on chasing the sudsy glory, we've got some insider advice.

This interactive event brought together employers, nonprofits and thought leaders to talk workforce development.

American cities are home to growing number of recycling facilities catering to artists, educators and other creative types. Philadelphia is getting in on the action, creating green jobs and keeping waste out of landfills.

Philadelphia's neighborhoods are home to some wonderful used bookstores rife with hidden gems and great deals. Whether its an old theater in Port Richmond or a small storefront in West Philly, these spots are set to steal your afternoon.

Does Philadelphia's recent wave of coworking spaces say something bigger about our regional economy? Brooklyn transplant 3rd Ward, opening this summer in South Kensington, could be a bellwether. 

Philly's manufacturing legacy is alive and well in Fishtown, where boutique denim tailors, motorcycle makers and furniture fabricators continue to ply their crafts.

This week's can't miss events include a retrospective on the TLA, a celebration of local agriculture and a crash course in fermented foods.

Is Kensington ready for loft living? These guys say yes, and they're transforming an industrial relic into a magnet for young urban pioneers.

The CDC and their stable of volunteer design professionals help community groups answer the big questions about the future of their neighborhoods' built environment.

Sandy Salzman, Executive Director of the New Kensington Community Development Corporation, is a key force behind the stunning changes happening along Frankford Avenue and throughout Fishtown.

The local eco-friendly builders are bringing affordable, energy-efficient retail and residential spaces to Frankford Avenue.

The community-minded online music network opens a physical space in Fishtown.

In Port Richmond, a former textile mill houses the region’s largest collection of artists, small manufacturers and entrepreneurs.