Conwell grad Councilmember Isaiah Thomas opposes middle school's closure
A key member of the Philadelphia City Council has already expressed opposition to parts of the district’s plan to close, relocate, and co-locate several schools.
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Kensington news: Teen job fair, city budget workshop and more
Happy early Earth Day, neighbors. Wanna get out and take care of the planet? Here’s a list of events
Philly teens are building foundations for the future through this free Kensington carpentry program
The Building a Brighter Future through the Art of Construction program draws young people from across the city.
Kensington news: Career fairs, Easter giveaways and more
Happy spring, neighbors. Easter and other spring holidays are on the horizon, and we’ve gathered a long list of
Port Richmond streetlight outages draw more than 75 complaints, residents frustrated by 'no results'
Around 2 a.m. on March 13, Frank Trout’s son was walking home from his boxing club when a car struck him near Richmond Street and Indiana Avenue. The driver fled the scene, so Trout turned to security footage for answers. But the street was pitch dark.
City Council presses for data on Kensington Wellness Court, city leaves key questions unanswered
As Philadelphia City Council considered Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $3.7 million request to expand the new Kensington Wellness Court
Kensington news: Spring Festival, driveway repair program and more
Hello, neighbors. Flowers are blooming, the air is warming and spring is in full swing. Check out some of the
Here's how East Kensington's Arcadia Commons came together to protect vacant lots that were being stewarded by the community
An abandoned lot in East Kensington sparked a community-led movement to reclaim green space.
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