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Kensington news: Free human services credential program, Harrowgate Run Club returns, and more
Happy New Year, neighbors. For the first full week of the year, we are bringing you a mostly new, much
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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Kensington news: Anime/manga meetup, arts and crafts, miniature paint day, and self-care workshop
Hi, neighbors. This is our last newsletter of the year, and we want to thank you for your continued support!
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Kensington news: “Justice Sandbox Hackathon” at Billy Penn, “Mambo Legends: The Music Never Dies,” and local Christmas events
Hey there, neighbors. Still looking for Christmas giveaway events? Here are a few more, and other interesting events and activities
Arts & Culture
Kensington’s 2024 holiday gift guide: Toy giveaways, gourmet gifts, and last-minute local finds
This year’s gift guide features a mix of new and returning businesses, plus local toy drives and organizations you can support this season.
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Kensington news: Ugly sweater workshop, “Santa at Campbell Square,” Safe-Hub’s End of the Year Jawn, and more
Hey there, neighbors. We hope everyone is staying warm this week. Here’s your weekly roundup. News You Might Have
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Kensington news: “Christmas from Kensington,” “Cookies with Santa,” Fairhill tree lighting ceremony, and more
Happy December, neighbors! We have exciting news for anyone attending The Christmas Village at Love Park and City Hall this
Community Life
Sankofa students join Philly Tree People to plant new trees in Campbell Square Park, learn essential tree care
The park got 11 new trees in an effort to beautify the neighborhood and increase tree coverage.
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Kensington news: Thanksgiving dinners, “Sangiving” community lunch and donation drive, and World AIDS Day virtual seminar
Hello there, neighbors. We’d like to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate. It’s a lighter week
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Kensington news: Chicken storytime at McPherson, “Who is in the Room” book launch, and “Miracle on American Street” holiday gift market
Hello there, neighbors. New week, new things happening in the neighborhood. Check out what’s going on below. News (in
Newsroom Announcements
Kensington Voice hosts a writing workshop and Q&A with author Liz Moore
The Monday night event involved attendees writing with Moore and learning more about her and her current, past, and upcoming projects.
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Kensington news: Congresso Harvest Festival, “Mouse Museum” book launch, and Virida garden market
Hello there, neighbors. We hope everyone had a good weekend. Here’s to a better week and new events to
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Kensington news: Election Day Information, “Picturing the Border” series, “Libertad” Q&A and book signing event, and Dia De Los Muertos Collective Altar
Hello there, neighbors. As many of you probably know, tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, is Election Day. Here is some
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Kensington news: “Vote Early Day” event, McPherson’s Halloween Parade, and “Scare in the Square”
Happy (early) Halloween, neighbors. While you are preparing to enjoy the spooky festivities this week, please remember that Tuesday, October
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Kensington news: Trick-or-treat movie night at Hissey Park, “We Are The Builders!” storytime, and “We Here Walk and Talk 2”
Hello there, neighbors. Keeping the spirit of the spooky season going all month long, we’ve got another list of
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Kensington news: Indigenous Peoples’ Day, “The Little Mermaid” movie night at Harrowgate Park, and more fall events
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day, neighbors. Here’s a list of events from Visit Philadelphia to attend and celebrate in solidarity
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Kensington news: Community Baby Shower, Latin American Book Fair, and Harrowgate Fall Festival
Hello there, neighbors. We hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Here’s this week’s roundup. News (in case you
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Kensington news: “Sunprints with Plants,” “Rejection” Author Discussion, and Writer’s Circle workshop
Hello there, neighbors. While it may have already started for some, spooky season is officially upon us. We’re looking
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Kensington news: “Earthly Gods” poetry reading, new faith-based addiction resource center, Tusculum Garden photo shoot, and “We Here Walk and Talk” event
Hello there, neighbors. As the trees begin to shed their leaves and the flannels return in fashion for the season,
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Kensington news: CPOC Spanish Heritage Month Celebration, NKCDC plant dye workshop, Norris Square poetry slam, and Philadelphia Folklore's ‘Corazón, Corazón’
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, neighbors. We hope you have plans to celebrate with fellow community members. If not, we got
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Kensington news: Virida opening celebration, “The Seeds This Soil Holds” Zine Launch & Reading, and the “2024 Kenzo Love Fest”
We are back at it with your weekly roundup of events and resources.
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Kensington news: Community cleanup with Impact & Ride Free, Feria Del Bario Festival, Hearts Out For Palestine workshops, and “We Came To Welcome You” book launch
Happy Labor Day, neighbors. We hope you have plans to enjoy the day off if you are able. If not,
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Kensington news: City jobs info session, “Klump!” art exhibition, “Salsa on American Street,” and “Sunday Funday Market”
Hello, neighbors. We hope you're enjoying the start of the school year and that all of the local
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Kensington news: More back-to-school events, “Grilling in the Garden,” + free hoagies for people experiencing homelessness at McPherson Square
Did you miss any of the back-to-school events last week? No worries because there are a few more happening this
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Kensington news: Back-to-school events, “Old Lady Gang Water Gun Fight,” “The Princess Bride” screening, “Your Vote is Your Voice,” plus “Where's Sammy?”
We’ve got the neighborhood’s parents on our minds this week because the school year is on the horizon.