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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Walking buses, a playground, a bullet-resistant fence: How Kensington schools are using opioid settlement funds
Educators hope money from a legal settlement will provide students and families more support and opportunities.
Philly police, former Kensington cop sued over sex abuse, imprisonment of girls ages 9 and 11
The civil suit, filed Wednesday, claims the city’s “blatant, conscious, and reckless disregard for the safety of the public” allowed Heron to harm the two plaintiffs, identified as Jane Doe and Jane Smith, as well as dozens of other women and girls.
After hours of contentious testimony, Kensington mobile service restrictions bill advances to Philly City Council for vote
The legislation will proceed to a full City Council reading and, if passed, will require Mayor Cherelle Parker’s approval.
Kensington news: “Christmas from Kensington,” “Cookies with Santa,” Fairhill tree lighting ceremony, and more
Happy December, neighbors! We have exciting news for anyone attending The Christmas Village at Love Park and City Hall this
Sankofa students join Philly Tree People to plant new trees in Campbell Square Park, learn essential tree care
The park got 11 new trees in an effort to beautify the neighborhood and increase tree coverage.
Kensington news: Thanksgiving dinners, “Sangiving” community lunch and donation drive, and World AIDS Day virtual seminar
Hello there, neighbors. We’d like to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate. It’s a lighter week
Philly challenges state opioid trust’s decision on Kensington home repair, small business spending in court
The City of Philadelphia is challenging a state trust’s decision to disapprove $3.4 million in opioid settlement funds earmarked for Kensington.
Kensington news: Chicken storytime at McPherson, “Who is in the Room” book launch, and “Miracle on American Street” holiday gift market
Hello there, neighbors. New week, new things happening in the neighborhood. Check out what’s going on below. News (in
Editor’s Note: These legislators were re-elected last week. Here’s what they had to say to Kensington.
At Kensington Voice, we hold ourselves to the highest editorial standards to ensure our reporting is accurate, balanced, fair, and
Kensington Voice hosts a writing workshop and Q&A with author Liz Moore
The Monday night event involved attendees writing with Moore and learning more about her and her current, past, and upcoming projects.
City clears I-95 encampments, forcibly displaces at least 14 people in Port Richmond
City officials cleared two encampments near Interstate 95 on Friday, along Allegheny and Westmoreland avenues.
Kensington news: Congresso Harvest Festival, “Mouse Museum” book launch, and Virida garden market
Hello there, neighbors. We hope everyone had a good weekend. Here’s to a better week and new events to