All stories from Kensington Voice.
Community Life
After third-generation co-owner John Czerw died in June 2025, his family and longtime customers are still finding ways to hold on at the Port Richmond smokehouse he ran for nearly 50 years.
Community Life
At Zembo Temple of Skate and Design on Frankford Avenue, Dravk is building a Philadelphia skate scene that welcomes everyone.
Community Life
Frenchy Williams, who joined the organization as a student years ago, is now leading “Seguimos Aquí,” a youth storytelling trip developed with Taller Puertorriqueño.
Guides & Resources
From zoning fights to block cleanups, here's where to show up and have a say.
Community Life
Customers at Greater Goods get 20 points twice a month and choose their own groceries. The only requirement to register is a photo ID.
Solutions Spotlight
A 46-year-old workforce program offers people starting over after prison or homelessness a paycheck, a routine, and a shot at what comes next.
Fixing Your Block
Call 911 if you see it happening. Call 311 if you find it after the fact.
Community Life
Most commercial print shops run on toner. Fireball Printing runs on inkjet, and its customers say they can feel the difference.
Community Life
A creative reuse center on North American Street near Berks Street, the store sells donated art and building materials at a discount.
Community Life
The event was hosted by Esperanza Health Center, New Kensington Community Development Corporation, and Heights Philadelphia.
Accountability
City Council unanimously advanced the seven-bill package after a five-hour hearing. All three councilmembers representing parts of Kensington voted yes.
Community Life
East Kensington transformed into a glowing outdoor gallery as moving projections lit up building facades along Frankford Avenue and Hagert Street. Around 30 artists participated in the free festival, which organizers hope to make annual.
Guides & Resources
Philadelphia needs poll workers for the May 19 primary, and Kensington divisions are some of the hardest to staff. The job pays $200 for one day.
Community Life
The annual festival brought together vendors, live music and neighbors, doubling as a kickoff for local America 250 celebrations.
Fixing Your Block
Abandoned vehicles are one of the most common 311 complaints in the 19134 ZIP code.
Solutions Spotlight
The nonprofit provides paid training, career support and real work to help 17- to-26-year-olds move into full-time jobs averaging $43K a year.
Community Life
The fridge will expand free food access and build a shared neighborhood resource shaped by resident input.
Accountability
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.
Accountability
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.
Community Life
Since 2015, the nonprofit has employed 175 women, its founder says, pairing work experience with mentorship and faith-based support.
Community Life
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.
Accountability
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.
Small Business
Tables of tamales, family recipes and new twists filled The Lighthouse as residents and visitors came together for a fourth year of tradition and community.
Public Space
The walking tour introduced preteens to the history in their own neighborhood — from abolition-era organizing to the messages still painted on today’s walls.
