Weekly News
Kensington news: Free youth dance classes, PA CareerLink job recruitment event, and more.
A new week in Kensington, and a new rollout of events.
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Weekly News
Kensington news: Fourth of July, free summer camps, year-round school pilot program, and Somerset Neighbors for Better Living
Here’s Kensington's weekly roundup.
Accountability
Here are the 25 Philadelphia public schools piloting year-round school this fall
Several local schools are on the list.
Government & Policy
Police release new details in Kensington shooting that critically injured officer
Police leaders and prosecutors provided additional details about the incident during a news conference Monday at PPD headquarters.
Weekly News
Kensington news: $5k “I Love My Librarian” Award, H&H Pride Book Club, Hissey & Hope Park’s Summer Kick-Off, + “Meet & Weed & Hang”
We hope you’re all staying safe and cool in the heat. Here’s your weekly roundup.
Accountability
Philly’s use of some opioid dollars for Kensington is “non-compliant,” per state trust. Future funding is in question.
The state trust that oversees the disbursement of opioid settlement dollars says Philadelphia improperly used $7.5 million on eviction prevention, home repair, and improvements to schools and parks.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Summer events, “Romance, Rock, Redemption”, new Love Lot mural, plus a Juneteenth celebration
Happy Monday, folks. Summer break is officially here, and local organizations are prepared with lots of activities for families and
Guides & Resources
Get arrested for drugs in Kensington? Here's a chart that explains the process.
A very long chart for a very long process.
Arts & Culture
Artist dedicates new Prevention Point Love Lot mural to son: “It doesn't have to be a ‘rock bottom.’ It's a positive sign of hope.”
Artist Victor Sgro, who is in recovery, said he hopes his mural inspires others who are still struggling with opioid addiction.
Accountability
As city leaders eye jail to clean up Kensington, Philly jails say they’re stretched too thin.
Prison staff say the staffing shortage makes it impossible to deliver timely, high-quality care for the approximately 4,700 people incarcerated in Philadelphia’s jails daily – a majority of whom present with substance use disorder.
La policía de Filadelfia enviará 78 policías novatos a Kensington a partir del 18 de junio: “Vamos a empujar a las multitudes”
Los nuevos oficiales trabajarán en tres turnos y cubrirán el vecindario las 24 horas del día. La mayoría de los oficiales patrullarán el vecindario a pie, y algunos estarán en bicicletas.
Accountability
Philly police to begin “active enforcement” in Kensington: “We will be making arrests”
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Bethel named gun violence and illegal drug activity as top priorities, plus other crimes “that have kept that community pretty much imprisoned for a long time.”
Weekly News
Kensington news: Baby Goods Exchange, McPherson's Summer Kick-Off, Queer Craft Night, Street Knowledge podcasting & community leadership, + rookie police
Happy Monday, neighbors. It's the last week before school officially lets out for the summer...
Accountability
Philly police are sending 75 rookie cops to Kensington starting June 18: “We’re going to be pushing the crowds”
The Philadelphia Police Academy’s entire graduating class – a total of 78 new officers – will patrol Kensington “24/7” starting June 18. Their deployment will increase the neighborhood’s police force by almost 200%.
Small Business
Family-owned M Jewelers takes pride in offering handmade jewelry in Kensington: “It feels like home here”
The Ma family’s lives were upended in 2016 when a fire at a neighboring discount store swept through their store.
Weekly News
Kensington news: “Art for the Cash Poor” art festival, free hoagies at McPherson Square, Friends of Bodine fundraiser, plus Harrowgate Civic's second Sunday cleanup
Kensington's Monday morning newsletter.
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.
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