Accountability
Parker administration arrests at least 34 people in Kensington sweep, prison system “prepared”
Police arrested 34 people for “narcotics violations,” including drug paraphernalia and possession, as well as outstanding warrants
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Weekly News
Kensington news: Community cleanup with Impact & Ride Free, Feria Del Bario Festival, Hearts Out For Palestine workshops, and “We Came To Welcome You” book launch
Happy Labor Day, neighbors. We hope you have plans to enjoy the day off if you are able. If not,
Accountability
‘This isn’t about policy’: Vigil honors overdose victims in McPherson Square Park despite disruption from Philly police
Philly police ordered overdose vigil volunteers to move their tables from their setup near McPherson Square Library down to the street.
Accountability
Philly’s police oversight agency is tracking dog shootings, but has done zero misconduct investigations
The police oversight agency, known as CPOC, was created by a city ordinance in 2021 to improve transparency and accountability in policing.
Accountability
PennDOT, Parker administration displace about 30 people in I-95 encampment sweep
The cleanup was organized by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) “in conjunction with staff from the City of Philadelphia,” according to a PennDOT spokesperson.
Public Space
Photos of Kensington: Residents celebrate end of soccer and summer at Impact's Hissey Playground event
Impact Services hosted an “End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway” at Hissey Playground on Indiana Avenue and C Street.
Newsroom Announcements
Emily Rizzo is joining the Kensington Voice staff as an accountability reporter
We are thrilled to announce that Emily Rizzo is joining the Kensington Voice staff as a full-time accountability reporter
Weekly News
Kensington news: City jobs info session, “Klump!” art exhibition, “Salsa on American Street,” and “Sunday Funday Market”
Hello, neighbors. We hope you're enjoying the start of the school year and that all of the local
Community Life
Photos of Kensington: Kids gear up for school at “Classroom Kickoff” event on Frankford Avenue
The event was hosted by District 7 Councilmember Quetcy Lozada's office.
Accountability
Philly police have “tentative strategy” to clear Kensington-area school pathways: “a band-aid over a burst pipe,” residents say
Police will be clearing people and trash for kids’ routes to school starting “probably in the next three weeks.”
Government & Policy
Photos of Kensington: Harrowgate's “Old Lady Gang” hosts second annual water gun fight at Harrowgate Park
The event was sponsored by the Harrowgate Civic Association, Impact Services, Kensington Corridor Trust, and Ride Free.
Accountability
A year after Eddie Irizarry’s death, dozens gather in Kensington to advocate for police accountability
The rally took place a few days after the first anniversary of Irizarry’s death near the intersection of Willard and Lee streets, where a former Philadelphia police officer shot him.
Weekly News
Kensington news: More back-to-school events, “Grilling in the Garden,” + free hoagies for people experiencing homelessness at McPherson Square
Did you miss any of the back-to-school events last week? No worries because there are a few more
Weekly News
Kensington news: Back-to-school events, “Old Lady Gang Water Gun Fight,” “The Princess Bride” screening, “Your Vote is Your Voice,” plus “Where's Sammy?”
We’ve got the neighborhood’s parents on our minds this week because the school year is on the horizon.
Arts & Culture
Free school supplies in Kensington: Here's a growing list of back-to-school events in the neighborhood
We’ve pulled together a list of events and places where you can get free school supplies for your kids to prepare for the school year.
Accountability
“Perfection doesn’t exist:” Mayor Parker talks policing and Kensington’s encampment sweep in exclusive WHYY interview
During an exclusive interview on WHYY’s live talk show Studio 2, Mayor Cherelle Parker discussed policing Kensington’s open-air drug market and said the May 8 encampment sweep didn’t go exactly as planned.
Weekly News
Kensington news: 24th Police District Block Party, Cemita Festival, public safety walk, “Rock the Block,” and Xiente’s “Salsa on the Square”
We hope you have a lot of free time this week because there are many events going on in the
Clean Streets
Drexel and Prevention Point study offers women who use drugs HIV protection, health care support
Researchers are studying whether therapeutic writing exercises and cash incentives help motivate women with a history of drug use to continue taking PrEP and decrease their illicit drug use.
Public Space
Kensington unveils first Roberto Lugo sculpture at KCT Community Garden party event
Community members gathered for a special event celebrating the arrival of Roberto Lugo’s first sculpture installation.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Esperanza's pop-up park event, free clay workshops, free Photography Without Borders classes, plus Safe-Hub Saturday soccer tournament
Happy Tuesday, neighbors. We had some technical difficulties yesterday, so we appreciate your patience as we're a day
Accountability
Here's what addiction experts had to say at Kensington's latest hearing.
Local health experts emphasized system-wide challenges, ranging from 16-hour assessment wait times to a lack of coordination among service providers, shortages of medically monitored treatment beds, and insurance policy limitations.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Free soccer lessons, Hagert Playground movie night, KCR Fund healing retreat, Summer Fun at Hissey, + "The Odyssey of 01" story time
Good morning, neighbors. Here’s your weekly roundup. As always, if you know of an event or resource you’d
Weekly News
Kensington news: 25th police district's annual block party, hiring event, Music Video Showcase, Prevention Point zoning, and Philly police quality of life effort
Good morning, neighbors. A few neighborhood events were postponed last weekend due to rain, but here’s a new week
Housing & Shelter
Police close Kensington's Somerset section for city’s unannounced “quality of life” effort, causing distress for some residents
Streets were closed from Kensington Avenue to Emerald Street and Orleans to Somerset streets.