Hopeworks Kensington offers paid job training and career help for young adults

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Fixing Your Block

How do I report an abandoned vehicle in Philadelphia?

Abandoned vehicles are the most common 311 complaint in the 19134 ZIP code.

By Kensington Voice

Norris Square Neighborhood Project plans community fridge at Raíces Garden

The fridge will expand free food access and build a shared neighborhood resource shaped by resident input.

By Emily Briggs

Experts cite ‘systemic’ lapses in Philly jail care as jury finds city liable in diabetes death

After a four-day trial in federal court, a jury found the city violated Louis Jung Jr.’s constitutional right to medical care while incarcerated and awarded the family $1.67 million in damages.

By Emily Rizzo

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Accountability

Experts cite ‘systemic’ lapses in Philly jail care as jury finds city liable in diabetes death

After a four-day trial in federal court, a jury found the city violated Louis Jung Jr.’s constitutional right to medical care while incarcerated and awarded the family $1.67 million in damages.

By Emily Rizzo

Conwell Middle School will no longer close, Philly school district says

The decision to spare the two schools from proposed closures comes after nearly a month of intense community pushback against the district’s sweeping facilities plan.

By Rebecca Redelmeier

Philadelphia council members won’t ‘rubber stamp’ school closure plan

The final vote on the closure plan will come from the school board but City Council members said Tuesday they want their input to be considered.

By Carly Sitrin, Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Community Life

Norris Square Neighborhood Project plans community fridge at Raíces Garden

The fridge will expand free food access and build a shared neighborhood resource shaped by resident input.

By Emily Briggs

Faith-based nonprofit offers paid work, job training and child care to single moms in Kensington and Glenside

Since 2015, the nonprofit has employed 175 women, its founder says, pairing work experience with mentorship and faith-based support.

By Ariana Gronauer

“We can be anyone we want”: Meet the team making a new name for Kensington high school basketball

The Kensington Tigers, representing four Kensington area high schools, opened the season with 13 straight wins while building a new team culture and boosting school morale.

By Emily Rizzo

Neighborhood Voices

Neighborhood Voices

Cuts to SNAP and SNAP-Ed: A war on Kensington families

. Cutting both direct assistance and evidence-based education is like declaring war on the people of Kensington. Food security means more than just access to food.

By Jackie Saez

Neighborhood Voices

You can rise again: Recovery is possible for those who are ready

September was National Recovery Month. Luis Soto shares his journey to sobriety and how working with others has helped him heal.

By Luis Soto

Neighborhood Voices

Condiciones sistémicas que dificultan el acceso a la licencia de marternidad en la ciudad

La licencia de maternidad debe estar entre las prioridades de las políticas públicas. Si bien la ley actual es insuficiente, su factibilidad es menor para mujeres de comunidades vulnerabilizadas.

By Lixandra Diaz

Solutions Spotlight