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Kensington news: Sips & Zips, holiday parties, toy giveaways, and skating with Santa
Here’s our Monday morning update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and more.
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Guides & Resources
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney discusses his pre-K legacy: ‘We had all the parents’
Kenney regards the establishment of PHLpreK, which allows thousands of 3- and 4-year-olds in the city to attend prekindergarten free of charge, as one of the major legacies of his two terms in office.
Arts & Culture
How families can apply to Philadelphia’s free pre-K programs
There are several ways Philadelphians can access high-quality, free prekindergarten for all 3- and 4-year-olds living in the city. Families who’ve been through the program say it’s had a profound impact on their lives and is among the best the city has to offer.
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Kensington news: Poetry, pajama parties, and holiday treats
Here’s the weekly update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and news stories.
Community Life
Philadelphia teachers say they are passionate about their jobs but feel underpaid and overworked
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Philadelphia teachers feel supported
Community Life
Kevin Bethel leaves top school safety job in Philadelphia to be city police commissioner
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker has named Kevin Bethel, the School District of Philadelphia’s current chief of school safety, as her new police commissioner.
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Kensington news: Donation guide, free Thanksgiving dinner, toy drive, and youth conflict resolution
Happy Thanksgiving week, folks. We have a couple of announcements, then we’re on to business as usual with events
Guides & Resources
Talk, not fists: Philadelphia students with discipline issues learn how to defuse conflict
In this Temple University program, students learn de-escalation strategies, primarily through intensive discussion and role-playing.
Newsroom Announcements
Kensington Voice celebrates $100k grant award from The Lenfest Institute’s Philadelphia Local News Sustainability Initiative
Kensington Voice is proud to announce its selection as a grant recipient in the inaugural Philadelphia Local News Sustainability Initiative, spearheaded by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism.
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Kensington news: Author talks, clothing drives, holiday market, job fair, turkey drives, writing workshop
Here’s the weekly update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and news stories.
Newsroom Announcements
Sammy Caiola is joining the Kensington Voice staff as a part-time special projects reporter
We are thrilled to announce that Sammy Caiola is joining the Kensington Voice staff as a part-time special projects reporter
Guides & Resources
We’re building a donation guide for organizations and groups serving Kensington. Add yours today.
We're compiling a donation guide to help people find where to donate money in Kensington and its nearby neighborhoods. But we need your help to build it.
Community Life
Cuestiones de calidad de vida es lo más importante en la mente de los votantes de Kensington
A lo largo del día, los votantes de Kensington enfatizaron las cuestiones de calidad de vida como la fuerza impulsora detrás de sus votos.
Community Life
En Kensington, la falta de trabajadores electorales, máquinas rotas y baja participación marcan el tono del día de las elecciones
Los trabajadores electorales reflexionaron sobre los factores que contribuyeron a la baja participación en Kensington el martes, al tiempo que enfatizaron la importancia de votar.
Government & Policy
In Kensington, missing poll workers, broken machines, and low turnout set tone for Election Day
Election workers pondered over contributing factors for Kensington's low turnout on Tuesday, while emphasizing the importance of voting.
Small Business
Quality-of-life issues at the top of Kensington voters’ minds
Throughout the day, Kensington voters emphasized quality-of-life issues as the driving force behind their votes.
Arts & Culture
We talked to three local Gen Z voters. Here’s what they had to say.
With this year’s general election underway, Kensington Voice spoke to three Gen Z voters on why voting is important to them and what issues push them to participate in local elections.
Kids in Kensington
Hablamos con tres votantes locales de la Generación Z. Esto es lo que tenían que decir.
With this year’s general election underway, Kensington Voice spoke to three Gen Z voters on why voting is important to them and what issues push them to participate in local elections.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Election Day, free grocery store, jobs, LIHEAP, Love Your Park Day, Thanksgiving food drives
Here’s the weekly update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and news stories.
Guides & Resources
Philadelphia voter guide 2023: Where the mayoral candidates stand on education issues
Philadelphia’s next mayor — the city’s 100th — will be in a historic position with the ability to fundamentally change the way schools are run and governed.
Arts & Culture
What Philly arts leaders want to see from the city’s 100th mayor
Leaders in the cultural sector realize the arts aren’t a magic wand. The city’s next mayor, they say, should instead view the arts as a tool to be utilized.
Community Life
Richard and Friends de Harrowgate conecta a vecinos con y sin vivienda con alimentos, muebles y otras necesidades básicas
En un viernes caluroso y lluvioso en Venango Street, unas 15 personas se reunieron para recoger alimentos mientras los voluntarios
Arts & Culture
Harrowgate’s Richard and Friends connects housed and unhoused neighbors with joy and basic needs
When hunger hits and their lights go out, neighbors know Richard and Friends are just a phone call away.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Constituent services, Day of the Dead, Election Day, food drives, Halloween events, ice skating
Here’s the weekly update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and news stories.