After seeing the redesign plans for McPherson Square Park and Library, residents asked for more shade, and requested the library stay open during construction.
Backpack season is underway! We’ve got lots of places for you to scoop up new school supplies before classes start – plus a few opportunities to get wet and cool off on hot days.
McPherson Square Library, which has been closed since June 21st due to a broken air conditioning system, may reopen by next Tuesday in time for a meeting with the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuild program.
Editor’s Note: The reporter listed above trained ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, to collaboratively write this story, which was edited by newsroom staff.
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for Philly government? Our journalists are here to bring your questions to City Hall on your behalf. Just fill out this form, and we’ll get straight to work.
With Pennsylvania’s 2023 Municipal Primary Election approaching on May 16, you may be wondering how to register to vote — a requirement for any election. To vote in this year’s primary, the registration deadline is May 1. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to register.
Confirm that you are eligible to vote
To vote in any Pennsylvania election, you must be:
A citizen of the United States for at least 30 days before the election
A resident of Pennsylvania for at least 30 days before the election
At least 18 years old on the day of the election
If you meet these requirements, you can register to vote online, by mail, or in person.
Determine whether you need to register
All voters must be registered to vote in order to cast their ballots on Election Day. Therefore, you must register to vote if you:
Never registered to vote in Pennsylvania before
Recently moved to Pennsylvania from another state
Recently changed your name
Want to change your political party (you must be registered as a Democrat or Republican to vote in any primary election)
If you don’t remember whether you are a registered voter, you can go here to check your voter registration status.
To register to vote online, visit the Pennsylvania Department of State’s voter registration website at www.pavoterservices.pa.gov. Click on “Voter Registration” and follow the instructions.
How to register to vote by mail
To register by mail, you can download and print a voter registration form from the Department of State’s website or pick up a registration form from the following locations:
Philadelphia’s county voter registration office, which is located at 520 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19123-4295
Have any questions about registration or the election?
For more information, please contact Philadelphia’s Voter Registration Office at 215-686-1591 or visit vote.phila.gov.
Editors: Zari Tarazona Designer: Zari Tarazona
This content is a part of Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project managed by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation with additional funding from The Lenfest Institute, Peter and Judy Leone, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Harriet and Larry Weiss, and the Wyncote Foundation, among others. To learn more about the project and view a full list of supporters, visit www.everyvoice-everyvote.org. Editorial content is created independently of the project’s donors.
Jillian Bauer-Reese is an educator, journalist, and social worker. She leads Kensington Voice and teaches at Temple University, where she studies media harm reduction practices in stigmatized communities.
The Norris Square Neighborhood Profile, released in July, explored rising housing costs and other shifts in the neighborhood. This resource list points residents to support.
