Weekly Newsletter 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 Khysir Carter Dec 15, 2025
News Philly launches $600K emergency grants to aid small grocers hit by SNAP shutdown Applications are open through Dec. 31 on the Merchants Fund website. Priority will go to small, locally owned retailers operating in low-income neighborhoods. Metro Philadelphia Dec 12, 2025
News Against Mayor Parker’s wishes, Council advances version of her housing plan Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, whose 7th District covers Kensington, said the vast majority of her constituents earn less than 60% AMI. Jack Tomczuk, Metro Philadelphia Dec 11, 2025
News At Centro de Nueva Creación's youth program in Fairhill, kids build confidence through art and dance The after-school program serves 60 kids at William Cramp Elementary School and exposes them to Latine arts and culture. Nigel Thompson Oct 12, 2023
