Voters turned out with the hopes of retaining Pennsylvania's Supreme Court Justices, and some were inspired by New York’s history-making mayoral election.
A photo of the Kensington Kinetic Derby, taken by Photography Without Borders' student Embry Nobles on October 25. (Photo courtesy of Photography Without Borders)
All of the Halloween festivities are officially over, and folks are preparing to fill some tummies this Thanksgiving season.
Coming up this week, we found a Thanksgiving potluck and open-mic event, Harrowgate Civic Association is hosting a food drive and more events are underway. Check it out below.
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Recent News
Kensington voters trickle out for judges, SNAP cuts, and inspiration from the NYC mayoral election
Kensington residents joined voters across Philadelphia on Tuesday to cast ballots for district attorney, city controller, and several state and local judicial positions — including seats on the state’s Superior and Commonwealth Courts and Philadelphia’s Common Pleas and Municipal Courts.
District Attorney Larry Krasner was reelected to a third term, defeating challenger Pat Dugan with 76% of the vote to Dugan’s 24%. Voters also retained all three Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices — Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht — for new 10-year terms, preserving the Democratic majority on the state’s highest court.
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!
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Free Activities & Events
Nov. 11
Open mic & Thanksgiving potluck hosted by FaceClock Zero Proof Lounge & Gallery at 1935 N. 2nd St. from 6 to 10 p.m. The event is free to attend, but attendees are encouraged to bring a dish of their own and give a donation to be a part of the poetry battle. Visit this link to register and learn more.
Nov. 12
Job fair hosted by Ride Free Org at Vizion Gallery (3312 Kensington Ave.) from 4 to 8 p.m. Employers from Klean Kensington, First Step Staffing, Xiente and more will be present to share job opportunities and resources. Beverages and snacks are provided.
Nov. 13
Community paint day hosted by Esperanza Health Center at The CORE Fitness Center (3222 H St.) from 4 to 6 p.m. Mural artist Becky McIntyre will lead attendees in painting the CORE’s first-floor hallway.
Second Thursday BYOB maker night, hosted by The Resource Exchange at 1800 N. American St. from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees will make art, mingle with others and view art on display. Visit this link to register and learn more.
Nov. 14
“Terreno Vacante 215” green spaces information session hosted by Norris Square Neighborhood Project at Las Parcelas (2248 N. Palethorp St.) from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about the landscape of urban gardens and green spaces in Philadelphia, resources for the care and maintenance of the land and more.
“The Legal Basics of Starting a Company” workshop hosted by the Forman Arts Initiative(FAI) at 2210 N. Philip St. from 4 to 6 p.m. Attendees will learn about Entity Formation and Equity, Intellectual Property, Financing/Fundraising and more. Visit this link to register and learn more.
Thanksgiving food drive hosted by the Harrowgate Civic Association and Impact Services at Saint Joan of Arc Church (3546 Frankford Ave.) from 4 to 7 p.m. The team is accepting turkeys, canned goods, boxed noodles, stuffing and other packaged foods. Contact efarrell@impactservices.org for more information.
Nov. 15
Community resource and anti-violence fair hosted by Snider Hockey at Scanlon Ice Rink (1099 E. Venango St.) from 12 to 4 p.m. There will be free ice skating, community resources and more.
Nov. 16
Dia De Gratitud celebration hosted by the Del Cora Collective at 3400 J St. from 12 to 3 p.m. There will be a coat and Thanksgiving meal giveaway, free haircuts and more.
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.
Tuesdays
Free yoga class hosted by Yoga 4 Philly at The CORE Fitness Center (3222 H. St.) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. No registration is required.
Wednesdays
Free writing group hosted by new board game cafe BUBS at 102 W. Berks St. from 6 to 8 p.m. The writing group is for individuals who require a space to write without distractions. Attendees set a goal, focus for 45 minutes, and then engage in peer-to-peer conversation about their writing.
Thursdays
Free Zumba class hosted by Esperanza Health Center at the CORE (3222 H St.) at 5:30 p.m. Esperanza Health Center is hosting free classes every Thursday in October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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.
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.
Jobs
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
Services
City of Philadelphia has a list of free food sites across the city. The list includes sites that provide free food for households, students and older adults. No ID or proof of income is needed at the food sites. Visit this link to find a food site near you and learn more.
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.
