Kensington Restaurant Owner Speaks Out As Encampments Hurt Business

By Aziza Shuler, CBS Philadelphia

August 10, 2023

KENSINGTON (CBS) -- The authentic Mexican cuisine, complemented by colorful decor and a relaxing outdoor patio makes Cantina La Martina in Kensington somewhat of an oasis from the unsightly scene of open drug use happening just beyond their doorstep.

However, when co-owner Mariangeli Saez and her husband chose this location for their restaurant in 2022, they were aware of the challenges of the neighborhood.

The couple wanted to bring a sense of hope to a community they take pride in.

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