News Conwell grad Councilmember Isaiah Thomas opposes middle school's closure 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. Rebecca Redelmeier, Sammy Caiola Jan 23, 2026
News Philadelphia school district wants to close Conwell Middle School, expand Elkin Elementary The proposal would have a particularly large impact on middle schools, with more than a dozen elementary schools turning into K-8 schools. Rebecca Redelmeier Jan 22, 2026
Weekly Newsletter What's happening in Kensington: Week of Jan. 19, 2026 MLK Day cleanup, Lost Time comedy show and more. Khysir Carter Jan 19, 2026
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. Jazielys Serrano May 17, 2024
