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What's happening in Kensington: Week of Feb. 2, 2026
Free HIV/AIDS testing event, business tax prep workshop and more.
Khysir Carter
Khysir Carter is a multimedia journalist, writer, and editor from Kensington who covers community stories, builds local partnerships, and engages youth in finding their creative voice through writing and multimedia.
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What's happening in Kensington: Week of Jan. 26, 2026
‘Right to the City’ board game play session, hat knitting workshop and more.
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What's happening in Kensington: Week of Jan. 19, 2026
MLK Day cleanup, Lost Time comedy show and more.
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What's happening in Kensington: Week of Jan. 12, 2026
Family Fort Night, MLK Day of Service event and job search assistance.
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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.
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Kensington news: Pop-up art event, preschool story time and more.
Happy holidays, neighbors. This is our last newsletter of the year. Thank you for your continued support! If you have
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Kensington news: Breakfast with Santa, ‘Deck the Walls’ art show and more
Hey there, neighbors. Coming up this week, Santa is picture-ready for free photos at Scanlon Rec Center, local artists are
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Kensington news: Christmas ornament making workshops, winter festivals and more
Hey there, neighbors. Temperatures are chilly this week, but there’s a lot of hot cocoa to go around and
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Kensington news: Tree lighting ceremony, free holiday comedy special and more
Happy December, neighbors. The final month of the year is underway and the Christmas-themed festivities have begun. Coming up this
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Kensington news: Thanksgiving community lunch & donation drive, Art with Zerbe and more
Happy early Thanksgiving, neighbors. Coming up this week, Taller Puertorriqueno is hosting a free community Thanksgiving lunch and donation drive,
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Kensington news: Turkey giveaway, ‘Snakes Alive!’ and more
Hey there, neighbors. Coming up this week, Richmond Library is being visited by some scaly friends, we found another Thanksgiving
Small Business
Thunderbird LLC embraces community through second-hand items and events
What began as a small salvage business in 2016 has grown into a community cornerstone. George Mathes’ Thunderbird LLC now unites Kensington through vintage treasures and local events.
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Kensington news: Thanksgiving food drive, Dia De Gratitud celebration and more
Hey there, neighbors. All of the Halloween festivities are officially over, and folks are preparing to fill some tummies this
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Kensington news: ‘Fright at the Light House,’ General Election Day and more
Hey there, neighbors. General Election Day is tomorrow. Here’s a guide from Spotlight PA for how to vote, where
Kids in Kensington
Fab Youth Philly gives teens first-time job experiences otherwise in short supply
Fab Youth Philly’s Play Captains program empowers Kensington teens by paying them to lead educational play for younger children and helping them build job skills for the future, despite challenges like neighborhood safety.
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Kensington news: Trunk-or-treats, El Bembe celebration and more
Hey there, neighbors. Halloween is this Friday, and community orgs are rolling out the last spooky-themed events for the season.
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Kensington native uses Waxery to uplift her neighborhood one candle at a time
Crystal Ortiz, owner of candle-making shop Waxery, opened her business as a way to give back to her community and make a space for residents to have fun not too far from home.
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Kensington news: Halloween mad science show, Kensington Kinetic Derby and more
Hey there, neighbors. This Saturday is going to be a big day for events in the neighborhood. Coming up this
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Kensington news: Fall fest open mic night, Free Credit workshop and more
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day, neighbors. Like every year, there are events happening today to celebrate the holiday. Check out this
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Kensington news: Harrowgate Fall Festival, “Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls” book launch and more
Hey there, neighbors. It’s the first whole week of October, and the spooky season is here. Coming up this
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Kensington news: Hat knitting workshop, community kickback and more
Hey there, neighbors. The leaves are falling, the cafes smell like pumpkin spice and the retail stores are selling Halloween
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From cheesesteak dumplings to Thai chili bowls, Lee’s Dumplings and Stuff puts a twist on tradition
At Lee’s Dumplings and Stuff, chef Gally Lee offers fresh, original dishes rooted in his immigrant upbringing and commitment to accessibility.
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Kensington news: Garden crawl, cooking workshop and more
Hey there, neighbors. It’s a new week with new events and new job opportunities. Check it out below. Also,
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Kensington news: Harrowgate Run Club, utility clinic and more
Hey there, neighbors. We’ve got a few events to tell you about for next week, and you can always