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‘Basketball is the medium’: Kensington nonprofits launch free league to prevent violence among young men

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‘Basketball is the medium’: Kensington nonprofits launch free league to prevent violence among young men

, and By Khysir Carter

March 26, 2025 26 March 2025 2025 March 26

Parker administration ends community-led opioid settlement grants, leaving Kensington programs in limbo

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Parker administration ends community-led opioid settlement grants, leaving Kensington programs in limbo

, and By Emily Rizzo

March 21, 2025 21 March 2025 2025 March 21

Here's how East Kensington's Arcadia Commons came together to protect vacant lots that were being stewarded by the community

Community Connection

Here's how East Kensington's Arcadia Commons came together to protect vacant lots that were being stewarded by the community

An abandoned lot in East Kensington sparked a community-led movement to reclaim green space.

, and By Angie Bacha, Green Philly

April 3, 2025 3 April 2025 2025 April 3

News

Parker administration ends community-led opioid settlement grants, leaving Kensington programs in limbo

, and By Emily Rizzo

March 21, 2025 21 March 2025 2025 March 21

Parker administration ends community-led opioid settlement grants, leaving Kensington programs in limbo

News

Mayor Parker spotlights Kensington, proposes major police spending, Riverview recovery house expansion in budget address

, and By Emily Rizzo , and By Allison Beck

March 14, 2025 14 March 2025 2025 March 14

Mayor Parker spotlights Kensington, proposes major police spending, Riverview recovery house expansion in budget address

Accountability

Kensington committee scrutinizes cost, impact of Philly’s diversion programs at City Council hearing

, and By Allison Beck

March 3, 2025 3 March 2025 2025 March 3

Kensington committee scrutinizes cost, impact of Philly’s diversion programs at City Council hearing

Accountability

Parker administration launches Kensington data dashboard with focus on crime, public safety

, and By Emily Rizzo

February 24, 2025 24 February 2025 2025 February 24

Parker administration launches Kensington data dashboard with focus on crime, public safety

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Accountability

Parker administration ends community-led opioid settlement grants, leaving Kensington programs in limbo

News

Parker administration ends community-led opioid settlement grants, leaving Kensington programs in limbo

, and By Emily Rizzo

March 21, 2025 21 March 2025 2025 March 21

Mayor Parker spotlights Kensington, proposes major police spending, Riverview recovery house expansion in budget address

News

Mayor Parker spotlights Kensington, proposes major police spending, Riverview recovery house expansion in budget address

, and By Emily Rizzo , and By Allison Beck

March 14, 2025 14 March 2025 2025 March 14

Kensington committee scrutinizes cost, impact of Philly’s diversion programs at City Council hearing

Accountability

Kensington committee scrutinizes cost, impact of Philly’s diversion programs at City Council hearing

, and By Allison Beck

March 3, 2025 3 March 2025 2025 March 3

Parker administration launches Kensington data dashboard with focus on crime, public safety

Accountability

Parker administration launches Kensington data dashboard with focus on crime, public safety

, and By Emily Rizzo

February 24, 2025 24 February 2025 2025 February 24

Empathy, common concerns break through tensions over Kensington mobile services ban bill

Accountability

Empathy, common concerns break through tensions over Kensington mobile services ban bill

, and By Emily Rizzo

February 18, 2025 18 February 2025 2025 February 18

Six more arrested through Kensington “wellness court,” judge issues warrants for two who left treatment

News

Six more arrested through Kensington “wellness court,” judge issues warrants for two who left treatment

, and By Emily Rizzo

January 30, 2025 30 January 2025 2025 January 30

Community Connection

Here's how East Kensington's Arcadia Commons came together to protect vacant lots that were being stewarded by the community

Community Connection

Here's how East Kensington's Arcadia Commons came together to protect vacant lots that were being stewarded by the community

, and By Angie Bacha, Green Philly

April 3, 2025 3 April 2025 2025 April 3

‘Basketball is the medium’: Kensington nonprofits launch free league to prevent violence among young men

Community Connection

‘Basketball is the medium’: Kensington nonprofits launch free league to prevent violence among young men

, and By Khysir Carter

March 26, 2025 26 March 2025 2025 March 26

Preserving Puerto Rican culture: Los Bomberos de la Calle bomba and plena group finds a new home in Kensington

Community Connection

Preserving Puerto Rican culture: Los Bomberos de la Calle bomba and plena group finds a new home in Kensington

, and By Solmaira Valerio

March 12, 2025 12 March 2025 2025 March 12

Our Programs and Special Projects

Kensington Voice hosts a writing workshop and Q&A with author Liz Moore

Our Programs & Projects

Kensington Voice hosts a writing workshop and Q&A with author Liz Moore

November 15, 2024 15 November 2024 2024 November 15

Celebrating the art of podcasting: Kensington Voice hosts inaugural panel discussion and networking mixer

Our Programs & Projects

Celebrating the art of podcasting: Kensington Voice hosts inaugural panel discussion and networking mixer

October 10, 2024 10 October 2024 2024 October 10

Guides and Resources

Kensington’s 2024 holiday gift guide: Toy giveaways, gourmet gifts, and last-minute local finds

Community Connection

Kensington’s 2024 holiday gift guide: Toy giveaways, gourmet gifts, and last-minute local finds

, and By Khysir Carter , and By Maddy Nieves

December 16, 2024 16 December 2024 2024 December 16

Free school supplies in Kensington: Here's a growing list of back-to-school events in the neighborhood

Guides & Resources

Free school supplies in Kensington: Here's a growing list of back-to-school events in the neighborhood

, and By Khysir Carter

August 9, 2024 9 August 2024 2024 August 9

Get arrested for drugs in Kensington? Here's a chart that explains the process.

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Get arrested for drugs in Kensington? Here's a chart that explains the process.

, and By Jill Bauer-Reese , and By Sammy Caiola

June 16, 2024 16 June 2024 2024 June 16

Solutions Spotlight

Community gardens build neighborhood connections. So why is it so hard to acquire land?

Community Connection

Community gardens build neighborhood connections. So why is it so hard to acquire land?

, and By Angie Bacha, Green Philly

January 3, 2025 3 January 2025 2025 January 3

Washington state has one-stop shops for addiction care and recovery. Could they work in Kensington?

Solutions Spotlight

Washington state has one-stop shops for addiction care and recovery. Could they work in Kensington?

, and By Sammy Caiola

December 23, 2024 23 December 2024 2024 December 23

Voices

Kensington teen shares poem 'Forgotten Nature' about the Earth and the environment

Voices

Kensington teen shares poem 'Forgotten Nature' about the Earth and the environment

, and By Jazielys Serrano

May 17, 2024 17 May 2024 2024 May 17

'Coming to the United States changed me': KCAPA highschooler reflects on growth and future

Voices

'Coming to the United States changed me': KCAPA highschooler reflects on growth and future

, and By Jill Bauer-Reese

June 25, 2023 25 June 2023 2023 June 25