



Philadelphia is made up of neighborhoods. Ours is called Kensington. It was once a thriving manufacturing center, with homes, shops and factories. Then the factories closed, the stores moved to the suburbs and buildings were abandoned. Other former factory neighborhoods like Fishtown, Port Richmond and Northern Liberties are nearby. Some of these neighborhoods are being revitalized. Factories are being renovated with lofts and condos sitting above art galleries and wine bars. There are signs of beauty in our neighborhood as well. An urban garden is present, a playground, pocket park and murals painted on the sides of buildings. Of course, there are also homeless people, drug deals, lots of trash, broken glass and graffiti.
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