Crystal Ortiz, owner of candle-making shop Waxery, opened her business as a way to give back to her community and make a space for residents to have fun not too far from home.
Kensington Voice collected and verified data on 87 people who were arrested during the first months of the program and tracked their journeys through the court. Most ended up with Wellness Court bench warrants after the city lost contact with them.
Community storytelling and cultural preservation matter. Organizations like Taller Puertorriqueño are doing that work through arts, early childhood programs, oral histories, and cultural events.
Editor’s note: This essay was submitted by a student at Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School through a
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This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
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