Friends of the Children offers families a commitment that the program will be there in a child’s life from kindergarten through high school graduation — “12+ no matter what,” they say.
By Carly Sitrin, Chalkbeat Philadelphia
Weekly News
Happy holidays, neighbors.
This is our last newsletter of the year. Thank you for your continued support!
If you have
By Khysir Carter
Community Life
Counties battle uncertainty over funding rules while advocates and families push for an increased say in opioid settlement spending decisions.
By Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA
Newsroom Announcements
You get a tax break. They get a keepsake. Kensington gets reporters.
By Kensington Voice
Housing & Shelter
Applications are open to eligible older Pennsylvanians and people with disabilities.
By Metro Philadelphia
Weekly News
Hey there, neighbors.
Coming up this week, Santa is picture-ready for free photos at Scanlon Rec Center, local artists are
By Khysir Carter
Small Business
Applications are open through Dec. 31 on the Merchants Fund website. Priority will go to small, locally owned retailers operating in low-income neighborhoods.
By Metro Philadelphia
Housing & Shelter
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, whose 7th District covers Kensington, said the vast majority of her constituents earn less than 60% AMI.
By Jack Tomczuk, Metro Philadelphia
Newsroom Announcements
Without $20,000 by December 31, our reporting slows down.
By Kensington Voice Staff
Weekly News
Hey there, neighbors.
Temperatures are chilly this week, but there’s a lot of hot cocoa to go around and
By Khysir Carter
Solutions Spotlight
A key violence prevention program disappeared from schools across Philly this fall, including in Kensington—just when students needed it most.
By Sammy Caiola
Weekly News
Happy December, neighbors.
The final month of the year is underway and the Christmas-themed festivities have begun.
Coming up this
By Khysir Carter