Weekly Newsletter What's happening in Kensington: Week of Jan. 12, 2026 Family Fort Night, MLK Day of Service event and job search assistance. Khysir Carter Jan 12, 2026
Weekly Newsletter What's happening in Kensington: Week of Jan. 6, 2026 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. Khysir Carter Jan 5, 2026
Photo Essay Looking back at 2025: A year in photos from Kensington A year in photographs from the neighborhood, made close and over time. Jillian Bauer-Reese, Solmaira Valerio Jan 2, 2026
Community Here's how East Kensington's Arcadia Commons came together to protect vacant lots that were being stewarded by the community An abandoned lot in East Kensington sparked a community-led movement to reclaim green space. Angie Bacha, Green Philly Apr 3, 2025
Community Community gardens build neighborhood connections. So why is it so hard to acquire land? Access to green spaces have been shown to improve mental health and decrease neighborhood violence. Angie Bacha, Green Philly Jan 3, 2025
