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Kensington news: Food festivals, community curators, and Play Parks
Kensington Voice publishes weekly news updates to increase community information. There’s a monthly roundup in our print newspaper, too.
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Guides & Resources
Where to donate and get free school supplies in Kensington
For Philadelphia students, the most recent academic year was a difficult one, with schools temporarily closing due to asbestos, responding
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Kensington news: Civic meetings, parenting circles, and extreme heat guides
It’s time to say goodbye to July! Don’t worry – there’s plenty to look forward to in August.
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Kensington news: Movie nights, health and wellness classes, Play Captains
Need a roundup of the local news impacting Kensington? Kensington Voice publishes weekly news updates to increase community information. There’
Clean Streets
Impact celebrates 48 new affordable housing units at A Street and Indiana Avenue in Kensington
On July 20, Kensington nonprofit Impact Services celebrated the completion of 48 new affordable housing units in a former carpet
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Kensington news: City Council public safety hearing, diaper giveaway, water assistance program
Need a roundup of the local news impacting Kensington? Kensington Voice publishes weekly news updates to increase community information. There’
Two Harrowgate recreation centers celebrate renovations with ribbon cutting ceremonies
With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, Kensington-area youth now have more options on how to
City Council District 7 candidates answer questions from the Kensington community
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
City Council District 7 candidate Quetcy Lozada answers questions from the Kensington community
There are two candidates running for Kensington’s City Council District 7 seat in the primary election on May 16.
City Council District 7 candidate Andrés Celin answers questions from the Kensington community
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
Health & Wellness
PA Governor Josh Shapiro visits Kensington, announces new drug scheduling for xylazine
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced in Kensington on Tuesday plans for rescheduling two drugs currently affecting Philadelphia and other counties:
Trash to Treasure: Youth make products out of recycled plastic in Kensington shipping container
Squeezing a 40-foot shipping container through the gate of the Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT) garden on Kensington Avenue was no
Arts & Culture
How Ceiba’s members work to promote civic engagement in Latine communities ahead of the primary elections
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
Kensington’s Walgreens is closing, reducing the neighborhood’s access to medication and groceries
At about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, two police officers wheeled their bikes into the Walgreens at Kensington and Allegheny
Philly reinvertirá $20 millones en fondos de liquidación de opioides este año. ¿Qué preguntas tienes para la Ciudad?
El 5 de enero, unas 70 personas se reunieron en la Biblioteca McPherson Square de Kensington para escuchar a los
Autobuses SEPTA: 6 cosas que debe saber sobre los cambios de ruta propuestos
Las rutas de los autobuses de SEPTA se están renovando por completo en toda la ciudad, incluido Kensington, y la
Tome un libro, deje un libro: dónde encontrar pequeñas bibliotecas en Kensington.
Las pequeñas bibliotecas gratuitas tienen el potencial de transformar los recursos de lectura de un vecindario. Usualmente reconocibles por sus
Philly’s reinvesting $20 million in opioid settlement funds this year. What questions do you have for the City?
On Jan. 5, about 70 people gathered in Kensington’s McPherson Square Library to hear city leaders discuss the spending
SEPTA buses: 6 things to know about the proposed route changes
Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Jan. 25, 2023 SEPTA’s bus routes are getting a complete overhaul
Take a book, leave a book: Where to find little libraries around Kensington
Free little libraries have the potential to transform a neighborhood’s reading resources. Usually recognizable by their small wooden structures
Aquí es donde celebrar las fiestas del invierno en Kensington
A medida que el año llega a su fin y comienza otro, los miembros de la comunidad celebran sus festividades
Here’s where to celebrate the winter holidays in Kensington
As the year comes to a close and another one begins, community members are celebrating their favorite holidays from Christmas,
En las elecciones intermedias del martes, los votantes del área de Kensington mencionaron el crimen, la basura, la falta de vivienda y el derecho al aborto como motivaciones para votar
Nota de la editora: Esta historia se publicó en inglés el 10 de noviembre de 2022 y ha sido actualizada
In Tuesday’s midterm elections, Kensington area voters cite crime, trash, homelessness, and abortion rights as motivations to vote
Updated 11/13/22 On Tuesday, Kensington area residents went to the polls to vote for the next Pennsylvania governor