Weekly News
Kensington news: Memorial Day, KCT Pollinator Day, RNP Fish Fest, “Under the Bridge” Youth Art Show, and St. George Summer Bazaar
Here's your weekly roundup of events and resources in and around Kensington.
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Accountability
Philly police gave special access to Kensington church during encampment resolution after pushing out others
In the weeks since the city dismantled the Kensington Avenue encampment, legal observers, harm reduction advocates, and service providers are wondering why the police gave Christian volunteers more access than others.
Accountability
Philly health workers urge City Council to tackle “overwhelming increase” in Black overdose deaths
While open drug use in Kensington continues to make national headlines, Philadelphia health workers say the city’s Black residents are quietly overdosing from cocaine, opiates, and other substances at unprecedented rates inside their homes.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Encampment sweep aftermath, Philly Goat Project coming to McPherson, and traffic safety on Kensington and Lehigh avenues
We're back at it with Kensington's Monday morning newsletter.
Neighborhood Voices
Kensington teen shares poem 'Forgotten Nature' about the Earth and the environment
We never seem to look at the sun and how it illuminates the Earth and creates different hues of colors depending on the place.
Accountability
Kensington residents wonder if sweep, increased police presence will lead to lasting change in the neighborhood
Some residents feel safer, while others say the spillover from the sweep and increased police presence has caused problems on side streets.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Encampment sweep, Fishtown Spring Sidewalk Sale, local pop-up markets, and “Weird Black Girls”
Start the week with Kensington Voice's Monday morning newsletter.
Accountability
After Kensington encampment sweep, legal advocates, community brace for increased enforcement
Following an encampment sweep on the 3000 and 3100 blocks of Kensington Avenue Wednesday, police have flooded the area, leading residents and activists to wonder when a law enforcement crackdown is coming
Accountability
Kensington encampment cleanup: “There’s a whole bunch of cops out here, but there’s nobody to help us”
When outreach workers arrived, the people staying in tents and structures on the 3000-3100 blocks of Kensington Avenue were gone.
Accountability
Police disperse Kensington Avenue encampment with no city services present, city doesn't know where people went
No city social services were present when police dispersed the encampments despite promises from city leaders that the initiative would be “service-led.”
Accountability
What to know about Wednesday's “encampment resolution” on Kensington Avenue
On Wednesday, social service providers and police officers will tell people living in tents or makeshift structures on Kensington Avenue’s 3000 and 3100 blocks to relocate.
Accountability
Philly police lean on Kensington “chaplain squad” and “Christian facilities” to move people toward addiction treatment
In some cases, people are connected to long-term recovery programs at Christian facilities that don’t provide evidence-based care, including required unpaid labor or “work therapy.”
Weekly News
Kensington news: Mayor Parker town hall at Rock Ministries, Muffins for Moms, Somerset Neighbors for Better Living, + Love Your Park Day
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Weekly News
Kensington news: McPherson's Teen Job Fair, reFlea Vendor Market, Spring Blooms at the Garden, summer camp & more ☀️
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Health & Wellness
Kensington poll workers, voters blame low voter turnout on fear, lack of knowledge
During Tuesday’s primary, the 7th and 33rd Wards, which include Fairhill, Harrowgate, and Kensington, remained the two wards with the lowest voter turnout in Philadelphia.
Guides & Resources
It's Election Day. Here's the ultimate guide to the 2024 primary election, from The Philadelphia Citizen.
The April 23 race includes important Attorney General, State Auditor and Senate races. Oh yeah, and that Presidential thing
Community Life
Hoy: La guía suprema para las primarias 2024 en Pensilvania.
La carrera del 23 de abril incluye elecciones importantes para Fiscal General, Auditor Estatal y el Senado. Ah, y también esa cosa de la presidencia.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Election Day, Earth Day composting, PPD community listening session, and NKCDC native plant sale
Here’s our weekly update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and more.
Guides & Resources
Pa. primary election 2024: How to vote, where to vote, and everything you need to know for April 23
On April 23, Pennsylvanians will cast their votes for president, U.S. Senate, attorney general, and more.
Clean Streets
Philly is piloting a crime scene clean-up program in Kensington
A new city program that hires a professional cleaning service to handle blood and other remains after outdoor shootings launched this month in the 25th police district.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Blended outreach, Clownadelphia, Harrowgate running club, and Port Richmond Neighborhood Action
We're back at it with our Monday morning update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and more.
Accountability
Parker administration announces five-phase Kensington plan despite care continuum that “doesn’t exist”
While Philly's police commissioner said the first phase will begin after an encampment sweep scheduled for May 8, the city’s managing director said “we don’t have enough beds” to offer those who need addiction treatment and related services.
Clean Streets
Lifelong Harrowgate resident honored with City Council resolution for fostering “unity and pride among residents”
Ridgway, who founded Harrowgate Civic Association about 10 years ago, now serves as the group’s vice president.
Accountability
Pennsylvania law to improve sexual assault aftercare landscape remains unfunded
The law would create grants to assist hospitals in hiring Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, or SANE nurses, but it remains unfunded by the state.