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Kensington news: Back-to-school events, Rock the Block annual block party and more
Happy August, neighbors. There’s a lot of fun to be had on the first full week of the month.
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Community Life
A mother's fight to save her son shows the tragic consequences of Pa.'s failure to build a better mental health system
A Spotlight PA investigation found Pennsylvania politicians and local officials broke promises to replace institutionalized care with community options — despite knowing the devastating consequences.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Free Hepatitis-C Testing, wellness resource fair and more
Hi there, neighbors. We’ve got a lighter list of events for you this time around, but no shortage of
Public Space
New outdoor art installation brings hope, healing for families of gun violence victims
A new public art installation “A Better World Is Possible," repurposes firearms and aims to foster resilience and healing for Kensington residents impacted by gun violence.
Public Space
Philadelphia DA announces charges against man allegedly running Kensington drug trafficking ring
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is charging 35-year-old Edgardo Rivera with felony drug possession with intent to deliver, among other crimes – including 11 counts of misdemeanor weapons offense.
Accountability
Mobile services ban enforcement delayed, city still creating permit process
Council member Quetcy Lozada’s bill that bans mobile service units from most of Kensington’s 7th District will not take effect on the expected date — Sunday, July 27.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Summer Splash event, “Places of Power” AR art installation and more
Hi there, neighbors. This week, we’ve compiled a list of informational sessions and additional summer events for you to
Immigration
Outcry after ex-cop in Irizarry killing gets no additional prison time
A judge sentenced former Philadelphia Police Officer Mark Dial on Thursday to no further prison time after he was convicted of voluntary manslaughter for his role in the 2023 killing of Eddie “Junito” Irizarry Jr.
Arts & Culture
New library opens in Kensington: 'You can never have too many books'
Closing the distance between families and their favorite books, The Simple Library gives kids and adults a place to relax and read without traveling too far.
Weekly News
Kensington news: “Two of a Kind” concert, Christmas in July and more
Hi there, neighbors. We hope you’re all staying cool out there. Here’s another list of events to help
Housing & Shelter
Rising costs threaten Latino cultural fabric in Norris Square, new community survey finds
The 2025 Norris Square Neighborhood Profile sought to capture information on the area’s population, quality of life, and economic status and spark dialogue among community leaders and residents.
Clean Streets
Trash piles, dumpster overflow worsens in Kensington amid sanitation strike as residents back union
In Kensington, a neighborhood already grappling with public health challenges related to the decades-old open-air drug market and opioid crisis, residents say the AFSCME District Council 33 strike exposes longstanding problems including illegal dumping, homelessness and a lack of city support.