After seeing the redesign plans for McPherson Square Park and Library, residents asked for more shade, and requested the library stay open during construction.
Backpack season is underway! We’ve got lots of places for you to scoop up new school supplies before classes start – plus a few opportunities to get wet and cool off on hot days.
McPherson Square Library, which has been closed since June 21st due to a broken air conditioning system, may reopen by next Tuesday in time for a meeting with the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuild program.
We are so excited to launch our second art contest, with the theme: “My vision for Kensington.”
We saw this contest as an opportunity for community members to communicate their neighborhood vision to those in or running for elected office at City Hall.
This art contest is being organized by Kensington Voice, a community hub and newsroom serving Fairhill, Harrowgate, Kensington, and Norris Square.
Contest Theme
The contest theme is “My vision for Kensington.”
Acceptable Art Submission Types
Any visual artwork created by hand or digitally (such as collages, drawings, graphic design, illustrations, paintings, and more). No videos.
Prizes
A $375 top prize will be awarded to each category. Each winner’s work will be published on the Kensington Voice website and in an upcoming edition of Kensington Voice’s monthly newspaper.
Prize Categories
Individuals (Grades K-8)
Individuals (Grades 9-12)
Individuals (18+)
Groups (All Ages)
Eligibility
To submit an entry, artists must live in one of the following political wards:
Ward 7
Ward 19
Ward 25
Ward 31
Ward 33
Ward 45
Contest Period
Enter By: May 5, 2023 @ 11:59 PM
Public Voting: May 8-15, 2023 @ 11:59 PM
Winner Announcement: Stay tuned for updates on our socials @kensingtonvoice
Jillian Bauer-Reese is an educator, journalist, and social worker. She leads Kensington Voice and teaches at Temple University, where she studies media harm reduction practices in stigmatized communities.
