All stories from Kensington Voice.
Arts & Culture
Over 25% of West Kensington residents don’t have a high school diploma. Embedded advisers and support could help students overcome poverty and other systemic barriers, experts say.
Weekly News
Free HIV/AIDS testing event, business tax prep workshop and more.
Accountability
Concerns grow that Philadelphia’s school closure plan disadvantages some already vulnerable neighborhoods.
Government & Policy
Faith leaders and community members braved the cold outside Philadelphia’s ICE office to reflect, pray and call for justice amid heightened immigration enforcement.
Accountability
Despite declining enrollment, parents and City Council member Quetcy Lozada describe Conwell and Stetson as community anchors and resource hubs.
Weekly News
‘Right to the City’ board game play session, hat knitting workshop and more.
A key member of the Philadelphia City Council has already expressed opposition to parts of the district’s plan to close, relocate, and co-locate several schools.
Arts & Culture
The proposal would have a particularly large impact on middle schools, with more than a dozen elementary schools turning into K-8 schools.
Weekly News
MLK Day cleanup, Lost Time comedy show and more.
Weekly News
Family Fort Night, MLK Day of Service event and job search assistance.
Weekly News
This week: Nearly 100 photos from 2025, our community survey extended through Jan. 12 (with a chance to win $200), and the Power January fundraiser at 33% of goal. Plus free yoga, chess club, Zumba, and more events.
A year in photographs from the neighborhood, made close and over time.
