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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Port Richmond fire company Engine 6 returns after 16 years
Mayor Parker, Fire Commissioner Thompson, other city officials, and community members gather to celebrate the engine company’s return.
Kensington news: “Bike repairs with Ed,” Kensington Engagement Center grand opening, and more
Hi, neighbors. To start a warmer week than last, here’s your round-up of upcoming events and recent news. Check
Mayor Parker announces new addiction aftercare center, hundreds of recovery home beds for people completing treatment
The multiphase plan for opening Riverview will begin by offering 336 beds for people leaving short-term inpatient treatment programs.
Kensington “wellness court” to launch in coming weeks, will offer treatment or criminal consequences
Those arrested will face same-day adjudication and be given a choice between entering a drug treatment program or facing criminal penalties.
Kensington news: Free human services credential program, Harrowgate Run Club returns, and more
Happy New Year, neighbors. For the first full week of the year, we are bringing you a mostly new, much
Autobuses a pie, un parque infantil, una verja a prueba de balas: Cómo las escuelas usan fondos del acuerdo por opioides
La crisis que enfrentan las escuelas del vecindario y que intentan corregir está traumatizando a los estudiantes.
Community gardens build neighborhood connections. So why is it so hard to acquire land?
Access to green spaces have been shown to improve mental health and decrease neighborhood violence.
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