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: Anime/manga meetup, arts and crafts, miniature paint day, and self-care workshop
Hi, neighbors. This is our last newsletter of the year, and we want to thank you for your continued support!
Washington state has one-stop shops for addiction care and recovery. Could they work in Kensington?
The “health hub” model creates locations where anyone, regardless of insurance status, can walk in and access primary care, infectious disease care, mental health assessments and opioid use disorder treatments such as methadone and buprenorphine.
Family of Fishtown man who died in police custody after Kensington arrest demands answers from City Council
As of Dec. 19, Joey Gabor's family said the city has shared little information about his death.
Philly correctional officers arrested for selling cell phones, Suboxone inside Curran-Fromhold jail
The arrests come as Philadelphia jails face increased scrutiny over staffing shortages, healthcare delays, and unsafe conditions.
Kensington news: “Justice Sandbox Hackathon” at Billy Penn, “Mambo Legends: The Music Never Dies,” and local Christmas events
Hey there, neighbors. Still looking for Christmas giveaway events? Here are a few more, and other interesting events and activities
Kensington’s 2024 holiday gift guide: Toy giveaways, gourmet gifts, and last-minute local finds
This year’s gift guide features a mix of new and returning businesses, plus local toy drives and organizations you can support this season.
Lifelong Fishtown resident dies in police custody after Kensington narcotics arrest, family wants answers
This marks at least the second death this year of a person arrested for drug possession in Kensington and held in a Philadelphia jail.
Prevention Point can’t have multiple medical practitioners, zoning board decides
The clinic provides HIV and Hepatitis-C testing and treatment, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), wound care, STI testing and treatment, and more.
Opponents tell Mayor Parker 76ers arena will destabilize Chinatown like Kensington: “I’ve seen it in my community”
The $1.3 billion proposal, which would move the team from South Philadelphia’s Stadium District to Center City, is scheduled for a third City Council committee vote on Wednesday afternoon.
Kensington news: Ugly sweater workshop, “Santa at Campbell Square,” Safe-Hub’s End of the Year Jawn, and more
Hey there, neighbors. We hope everyone is staying warm this week. Here’s your weekly roundup. News You Might Have
How this North Philly nonprofit is using collaboration to uplift youth through free music, mentorship
Through non-profit organizations Rock to the Future and As I Plant This Seed, youth build production skills and community.
As Kensington narcotics arrests increase, residents wonder “who the hell is engaging them?”
Residents are questioning whether the increased enforcement has improved quality of life in their neighborhood.