Philadelphia school district wants to close Conwell Middle School, expand Elkin Elementary
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Philadelphia school district wants to close Conwell Middle School, expand Elkin Elementary
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What's happening in Kensington: Week of Jan. 19, 2026
MLK Day cleanup, Lost Time comedy show and more.
What's happening in Kensington: Week of Jan. 12, 2026
Family Fort Night, MLK Day of Service event and job search assistance.
What's happening in Kensington: Week of Jan. 6, 2026
This week: Nearly 100 photos from 2025, our community survey extended through Jan. 12 (with a chance to win $200), and the Power January fundraiser at 33% of goal. Plus free yoga, chess club, Zumba, and more events.
Looking back at 2025: A year in photos from Kensington
A year in photographs from the neighborhood, made close and over time.
New nonprofit promises paid, yearslong mentors for kids in Kensington and North Philly
Friends of the Children offers families a commitment that the program will be there in a child’s life from kindergarten through high school graduation — “12+ no matter what,” they say.
Kensington news: Pop-up art event, preschool story time and more.
Happy holidays, neighbors. This is our last newsletter of the year. Thank you for your continued support! If you have
Opioid settlement spending faces growing scrutiny as Pennsylvania awaits millions more
Counties battle uncertainty over funding rules while advocates and families push for an increased say in opioid settlement spending decisions.
A last-minute gift that funds local news for Kensington
You get a tax break. They get a keepsake. Kensington gets reporters.
Some Kensington residents may qualify for up to $1,000 in tax, rent rebates
Applications are open to eligible older Pennsylvanians and people with disabilities.
Kensington news: Breakfast with Santa, ‘Deck the Walls’ art show and more
Hey there, neighbors. Coming up this week, Santa is picture-ready for free photos at Scanlon Rec Center, local artists are
Philly launches $600K emergency grants to aid small grocers hit by SNAP shutdown
Applications are open through Dec. 31 on the Merchants Fund website. Priority will go to small, locally owned retailers operating in low-income neighborhoods.