On Nov. 4, Pennsylvanians will vote on whether to retain three state Supreme Court judges and will fill vacancies on both the Commonwealth and Superior Courts.
General Election Day is tomorrow. Here’s a guide from Spotlight PA for how to vote, where to find your polling place and who’s who on the ballot.
Coming up this week, the 25th Police District is hosting a post-Halloween celebration, a couple of writing workshops and a few other events are underway. Check it out below.
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Recent News
Fab Youth Philly gives teens first-time job experiences otherwise in short supply
Since 2017, Fab Youth Philly has supported over 500 teens and young adults in the city through summer and after-school job opportunities, workshops, training, and field trips to colleges with guest speakers. The organization also offers lifeguard training and Red Cross babysitting certification programs year-round.
The organization is one of a small number of youth-serving organizations in Kensington that pays teens for meaningful work – a strategy that experts say is key to improving economic mobility in this low-income, high-crime neighborhood.
The Small Business Storytelling Project is a collaborative initiative produced by Kensington Voice in partnership with the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) and funded by LISC Philadelphia. The project aims to highlight and support local entrepreneurs and small businesses in Kensington through original reporting and photography.
We took a small break last week, but look out for fresh coverage next Wednesday!
News Tips
We could use your help with a story we’re working on. Kensington Voice is looking for Kensington residents who did not graduate high school but got or are getting a GED. It’s for a story about economic mobility in the neighborhood. If that’s you, please shoot a note to editors@kensingtonvoice.com.
Do you have a story idea or free activity we should share with our readers? Email editors@kensingtonvoice.com.
Want to write an op-ed? Hit up that same email with your ideas!
Free Activities & Events
Nov. 3
One-on-one job assistance at Lillian Marrero Library (601 W. Lehigh Ave.) from 2 to 4:30 p.m. A Community Workforce Connector will offer folks individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and more.
“Fright at the Lighthouse” post-Halloween event hosted by the 25th Police District at The Lighthouse (101 E. Erie Ave.) from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be trunk-or-treating, haunted hayride and more. Visit this link to register and learn more.
Nov. 4
Poetry workshop at Kensington Library (104 W. Dauphin St.) at 4 p.m. Author David Acosta will guide participants through a variety of writing exercises with the goal of completing a finished poem.
Fantasy fiction writing workshop at Richmond Library (2987 Almond St.) from 5 to 6 p.m. This free workshop offers support with fantasy writing, world-building and character design through peer-to-peer writing support.
Nov. 6
Social services open office hours at Kensington library (104 W. Dauphin St.) at 2 p.m. A Social Worker will be present to help with finding, navigating, and connecting to relevant community and government agencies and resources.
Weekly Events
Mondays and Fridays
Mothers Helping Mothers Women of Power Group supported by Mural Arts and NKCDCmeets at the CORE at Esperanza Health Center (3222 H Street)) from 12:30-2:30 p.m. to heal from trauma related to gun violence and overdose. Email Brenda Mosley at byfaithenternal@gmail.com to learn more.
Monthly Community Meetings
East Kensington Neighbors Association meets every third Monday in person at the Philadelphia Brewing Co. (2440 Frankford Ave.) at 7 p.m. Contact info@ekna.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 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Block Church, 2537 E. Monmouth St. For more information, email portrichmondna@gmail.com. *There are no monthly PRNA meetings in January, November or December
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.
Every Good Gift, a faith-based organization, has part-time jobs available for single mothers. Single moms with a child under age 2 may bring their baby to work with them. Paid positions involve sewing and assembling gift products, and training is provided on the job along with computer skills and a job preparedness curriculum. For more information call 215-429-3750
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.
