Philly’s only 2025 gift guide with spiritual consults, PPA evasion and a Kensington Jason Kelce tee
This year’s holiday gift guide highlights creative, hyperlocal gifts that support Kensington’s artists, makers, and small businesses.
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Kensington news: “Edible Alphabet” English cooking class, Spring hiring event and more.
Hello, neighbors. The Office of Clean and Green Initiatives will sponsor a citywide community cleanup day this Saturday from 9
‘Basketball is the medium’: Kensington nonprofits launch free league to prevent violence among young men
The basketball league teaches men about teamwork while also helping them improve their game, coaches and players say.
Kensington news: “A Night of Songs and Stories,” Know Your Rights training and more
Hello, neighbors. Harrowgate is getting some love from City Cast Philly — the local podcast recently released a neighborhood guide for
Parker administration ends community-led opioid settlement grants, leaving Kensington programs in limbo
The Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund, or Prevention Fund, used a community-led grantmaking process to distribute $3.1 million to 43 organizations in 2024.
Kensington news: “Coffee & Capital,” B.O.S.S. workshop and more
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, neighbors. Still have the energy to celebrate after last weekend? Here's a list
Mayor Parker spotlights Kensington, proposes major police spending, Riverview recovery house expansion in budget address
Parker’s spending plan includes $216 million over five years on the “wellness ecosystem,” mostly for the Riverview Wellness Village, a 336-bed recovery housing facility for people who have completed between 30 and 90 days of substance use treatment.
Preserving Puerto Rican culture: Los Bomberos de la Calle bomba and plena group finds a new home in Kensington
Los Bomberos de la Calle’s new center in North Philly serves as a cultural hub, where bomba and plena rhythms unite the community and teach the next generation.
Photos of Kensington: Local Latin band opens Bomba Plena Cultural Center in Kensington
In early January, the Latin-American band Los Bomberos De La Calle, hosted a grand opening celebration for their new location,
Kensington news: Senior fair, Ramadan community giveback and more
Hello, neighbors. It will be a warmer week ahead, so here’s a list of events to help you enjoy
Kensington committee scrutinizes cost, impact of Philly’s diversion programs at City Council hearing
The committee wanted to know three things: how the city-funded programs are spending their money, how effective those programs have been, and whether they need to change.
Kensington news: Bible Nook at Change Church, art with Ms. Amy and more
Happy Women’s History Month, neighbors. Here’s some of what’s happening in Kensington for the first week of
Parker administration launches Kensington data dashboard with focus on crime, public safety
The new dashboard provides data on violent crime, property crime, police response times, overdose incidents, and emergency services efforts. It also monitors health, quality of life, and economic opportunity metrics.