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Kensington news: Science in the Summer, free eye exams and more
Hi there, neighbors. All the fireworks are gone (hopefully), and a new week is ahead. Here’s your weekly dose
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Accountability
Local community orgs shift plans following city’s new opioid grant program: ‘There needs to be some transparency’
Three months after the Parker Administration announced the end of the Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund, community organizations share their concerns about what comes next.
Arts & Culture
A queer circus comes to Kensington
Kensington’s first Queer Circus brought neighbors together for a day of queer joy, performance, and self-expression to close out Pride month.
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Kensington news: Community Build Day, Fourth of July giveaway and more
Hi there, neighbors. Happy early Independence Day. Here’s a list of Fourth of July-themed events happening across the city
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Kensington news: Norris Square neighborhood assembly, Pride Month storytime and more
Hi there, neighbors. Summer has officially arrived. Get your sunscreen and portable fans, here’s another week of events to
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Kensington news: Queer poetry workshop, screen printing workshop and more
Hi there, neighbors. Looking to learn a new skill or access new resources? This week is filled with workshops and
Arts & Culture
Local artist creates new mural at the Love Lot: “Reciprosity is a mutual exchange”
Puerto-Rico-born artist Paula Rivera Calderon creates the third Love Lot mural in dedication to Prevention Point, with the theme of reciprocation.
Health & Wellness
City Council passes budget, Parker’s housing plan
The budget – totaling about $13.4 billion across operating and capital expenses – invests in establishing a “wellness” system to address Kensington’s opioid crisis.
Accountability
City budget including housing plan, Kensington Wellness Court expansion, set for final passage
Funding is allocated to expand the administration’s Kensington Wellness Court pilot from one to five days a week.
Weekly News
Kensington news: “Surviving in Silence Out Loud” art exhibition, will workshop and more
Hi there, neighbors. The weather is starting to warm up as we are about two weeks away from the beginning
Arts & Culture
Kensington committee members suggest “removing” people who use drugs, SEPTA pauses social service contracts
The Special Committee on Kensington, made up of council members Quetcy Lozada, Mark Squilla, Mike Driscoll, Nina Ahmad, Curtis Jones
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Kensington news: Pedal For Peace bike ride, Kensington Summer Kickoff and more
Hi there, neighbors. It’s a new week with clearer skies and more things in the neighborhood to do. Check