people
Nov. 7, 2018 10:11 am
This textile artist is stoop sitting to connect Germantown to Kensington
Kathryn Pannepacker collects socks, sandwiches and gloves for the patrons of her workshops at the Kensington Storefront. The goal: support those fighting addiction and homelessness, and eliminate apathy.
funding
Oct. 22, 2018 3:07 pm
Shift Capital founder Brian Murray: ‘Kensington’s opportunity is Philadelphia’s opportunity’
The social impact real estate developer on building equitable communities with patient capital.
method
Oct. 12, 2018 1:35 pm
In North Philadelphia, equitable community development requires community engagement
Esperanza's Gabriella Gabriel Paez and Firm Hope Baptist Church's Rev. Richard Harris discuss revitalization projects they've piloted in Hunting Park and Kensington and how they keep local residents top of mind.
results
Oct. 9, 2018 12:45 pm
A year later, Kensington Avenue Storefront Challenge winners are slowly moving in
Just one business, a boutique audio design and production studio, has opened, but Shift Capital has pledged to continue to support the other eight.
people
Aug. 7, 2018 12:34 pm
How Philly’s 4 Emerging City Champions are reimagining public space for social change
8 80 Cities' local fellows will produce short-term projects aimed at increasing mobility and civic engagement in Norris Square, South Street, Mt. Airy and beyond.
results
Jun. 6, 2018 11:20 am
Kensington Storefront workers facing the opioid crisis head-on: ‘We need more help’ from the city
An estimated 80 to 130 people visit the public art-making space per day, but certified recovery specialists are scarce. Reps from Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services and Mural Arts say help is on the way.
purpose
Apr. 17, 2018 12:55 pm
In Philly’s recovery community, a bias against those taking medication to treat opioid addiction
"The stigma on addicts is bad enough, but to have a stigma on people taking medication is even worse."
purpose
Mar. 2, 2018 12:00 pm
This community performance project aims to destigmatize Kensington
The Renegade Company is developing a Fringe Festival play with residents about how they view substance abuse and how the opioid epidemic impacts their neighborhoods.
method
Jan. 24, 2018 1:55 pm
What’s missing from the conversation about safe injection sites: drug users’ voices
"This is a very top-down process, and that doesn't always reflect what's best for drug users," said one harm reduction activist. Inside the fight to quell the city's opioid addiction crisis.
results
Dec. 19, 2017 12:32 pm
These 9 businesses won free rent to revitalize Kensington’s commercial corridor
An audio production studio, artist incubator, vegan bakery and six more were the winners of Shift Capital's Kensington Avenue Storefront Challenge.