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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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.
Kensington news: Latinos in tech meetup, Black History Month and more
Hi, neighbors. New week, new events. Check it out below. Recent News Empathy, common concerns break through tensions over Kensington
Empathy, common concerns break through tensions over Kensington mobile services ban bill
While there was some tension, there were also moments of empathy, vulnerability, and shared struggle. The conversation was not black and white, with many landing somewhere in the middle.
Kensington news: Hub4Health resource fair, PGW conservation workshop, and more
Happy Presidents’ Day, neighbors. It’s going to be another cold winter week. Luckily, all of the listed events for
Kensington news: Valentine’s Day events, “Animal Adaptations” and more
Hi, neighbors. If you woke up to reports of chaos and commotion this morning, the Eagles have won the 59th
Eagles pride in Kensington: McPherson Square Library hosts party ahead of Super Bowl Sunday
Kensington residents gather at McPherson Library for an early celebration to cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.