Organizers and community members marched from Huntingdon Station to Prevention Point Thursday in memory of those who have died from overdose. The annual event is part of International Overdose Awareness Day.
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s sweeping $2 billion housing plan—the Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) initiative aims to preserve and create 30,000 housing units over four years in response to the city’s housing crisis.
Born and raised in Kensington, Austin Wright launched Ava’s Farm — a local produce market and nonprofit that offers free meals and youth programs to residents.
Few things convey love and care like a hand-made gift. This month, participants at our story corner workshops showed love by crafting valentines for people, places, and things in their community. Just like no two loves are alike, no two of these cards are the same. Check out the images below to see how people got creative with expressing their appreciation for those around them.
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Editor: Jillian Bauer-ReeseStory Designer: Jillian Bauer-Reese / Translator: Kristine Aponte
Editor’s note: This essay was submitted by a student at Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School through a
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
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