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Pa. Senate bill to allow involuntary addiction treatment introduced at Philly mayor’s request

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Pa. Senate bill to allow involuntary addiction treatment introduced at Philly mayor’s request

, and By Emily Rizzo

May 9, 2025

Mobile units banned from most of 7th District after testimony from Kensington kids: “They shouldn’t be rotting in the streets”

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Mobile units banned from most of 7th District after testimony from Kensington kids: “They shouldn’t be rotting in the streets”

, and By Emily Rizzo

May 8, 2025

Photos of Kensington: CAICU Mural Dedication at Front & Susquehanna

Photos of Kensington

Photos of Kensington: CAICU Mural Dedication at Front & Susquehanna

Artists and neighbors unveil mural honoring Norris Square’s Caribbean roots.

, and By Solmaira Valerio

May 14, 2025

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Pa. Senate bill to allow involuntary addiction treatment introduced at Philly mayor’s request

, and By Emily Rizzo

May 9, 2025

Pa. Senate bill to allow involuntary addiction treatment introduced at Philly mayor’s request

Accountability

Mobile units banned from most of 7th District after testimony from Kensington kids: “They shouldn’t be rotting in the streets”

, and By Emily Rizzo

May 8, 2025

Mobile units banned from most of 7th District after testimony from Kensington kids: “They shouldn’t be rotting in the streets”

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As Kensington mobile service vote approaches, opponents warn ban adds barriers to lifesaving care

, and By Emily Rizzo

May 7, 2025

As Kensington mobile service vote approaches, opponents warn ban adds barriers to lifesaving care

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‘Kind of a heartbreaker’: Kensington gun violence prevention group takes funding hit following federal cuts

, and By Khysir Carter

May 5, 2025

‘Kind of a heartbreaker’: Kensington gun violence prevention group takes funding hit following federal cuts

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Accountability

Pa. Senate bill to allow involuntary addiction treatment introduced at Philly mayor’s request

Accountability

Pa. Senate bill to allow involuntary addiction treatment introduced at Philly mayor’s request

, and By Emily Rizzo

May 9, 2025

Mobile units banned from most of 7th District after testimony from Kensington kids: “They shouldn’t be rotting in the streets”

Accountability

Mobile units banned from most of 7th District after testimony from Kensington kids: “They shouldn’t be rotting in the streets”

, and By Emily Rizzo

May 8, 2025

As Kensington mobile service vote approaches, opponents warn ban adds barriers to lifesaving care

Accountability

As Kensington mobile service vote approaches, opponents warn ban adds barriers to lifesaving care

, and By Emily Rizzo

May 7, 2025

‘Kind of a heartbreaker’: Kensington gun violence prevention group takes funding hit following federal cuts

News

‘Kind of a heartbreaker’: Kensington gun violence prevention group takes funding hit following federal cuts

, and By Khysir Carter

May 5, 2025

City Council advances bill banning mobile services providers from most of Kensington and 7th District

News

City Council advances bill banning mobile services providers from most of Kensington and 7th District

, and By Emily Rizzo

April 24, 2025

Port Richmond streetlight outages draw more than 75 complaints, residents frustrated by 'no results'

News

Port Richmond streetlight outages draw more than 75 complaints, residents frustrated by 'no results'

, and By Khysir Carter

April 11, 2025

Community Connection

Photos of Kensington: CAICU Mural Dedication at Front & Susquehanna

Photos of Kensington

Photos of Kensington: CAICU Mural Dedication at Front & Susquehanna

, and By Solmaira Valerio

May 14, 2025

Philly teens are building foundations for the future through this free Kensington carpentry program

Community Connection

Philly teens are building foundations for the future through this free Kensington carpentry program

, and By Solmaira Valerio

April 17, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

, and By Jill Bauer-Reese

June 25, 2023