After an August 18 reopening, the library held a ribbon-cutting event to shed light on the building’s importance to the lives of the Port Richmond community.
An ordinance that expands a business curfew currently in effect in a section of Kensington will be enforced in much of North Philadelphia and more of Kensington in 60 days.
This is our last newsletter of the year, and we want to thank you for your continued support! It’s a big holiday week, with Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa coming up. So however and whatever you celebrate, we wish you a safe and happy holiday and a Happy New Year!
Our staff is taking a much-needed winter break, so here’s a look at upcoming events for the weeks of Dec. 23 and Dec. 30.
Recent News
Washington state has one-stop shops for addiction care and recovery. Could they work in Kensington?
The “health hub” model creates locations where anyone, regardless of insurance status, can walk in and access primary care, infectious disease care, mental health assessments and opioid use disorder treatments such as methadone and buprenorphine.
Two correctional officers from the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility were arrested for allegedly smuggling contraband into the jail, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced at a press conference.
Corrections officers Roderick Price and Christina Ingram face charges for profiting off the contraband.
Family of man who died in police custody after Kensington arrest demands answers
The family of Joey Gabor, who died in police custody after a Kensington drug possession arrest, called for more information during a Thursday’s Philadelphia City Council meeting.
“All we know is we have no answers,” said Gabor’s sister Leslie last week.
Arts and crafts workshop from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at McPherson Square Library. Create art and mingle with community members.
Dec. 28
Anime/manga meetup (online) hosted by Kensington Library on Discord at 5:30 p.m. To request an invite, email Sara Palmer at palmers@freelibrary.org or text 215-948-2719.
Jan. 1
Miniature Paint Day hosted by Hive 76 at 7 p.m. Free event with airbrushes, paintbrushes, and a high-resolution 3D printer provided. Sign up here.
Jan. 4
Self-care workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. at 100 W. Oxford St. for ArtWell Philadelphia’s “Harmonizing the Waves of Awareness.” Register here.
Monthly Community Meetings
Friends of McPherson meets every first Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at McPherson Square Library at 601 E. Indiana Ave. Contact chalmerst@freelibrary.org for more information.
Harrowgate Civic Association meets every first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Heitzman Recreation Center at 3631 Amber St. Contact harrowgatecivicassociation@gmail.com for more information.
Kensington Independent Civic Association (KICA) meets every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Harrowgate PAL Center at 851 E. Tioga St.
Port Richmond Neighborhood Action (PRNA) meets every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Block Church at 2537 E. Monmouth St. Contact portrichmondna@gmail.com.
Somerset Neighbors For Better Living meets every first Monday of the month (except holidays, when it meets the following Monday) online via Zoom. Contact phillysnbl@gmail.com.
South Port Richmond Civic Association meets every second Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Veteran Boxers Association Ring at 2733 E. Clearfield Street. Click here for more information.
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.
