Pruning for paving? Or trees in trouble?
City crews say they’re taking care to preserve trees during road repairs, but advocates argue that the canopy is still under threat.
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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.
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
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
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.
Kensington civic group votes against Prevention Point zoning exception to offer medical services
The medical services that the zoning exception would impact include HIV and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing and treatment, HIV medication, substance use treatment, and wound care.
Kensington news: Free youth dance classes, PA CareerLink job recruitment event, and more.
A new week in Kensington, and a new rollout of events.
Kensington news: Fourth of July, free summer camps, year-round school pilot program, and Somerset Neighbors for Better Living
Here’s Kensington's weekly roundup.
Here are the 25 Philadelphia public schools piloting year-round school this fall
Several local schools are on the list.
Police release new details in Kensington shooting that critically injured officer
Police leaders and prosecutors provided additional details about the incident during a news conference Monday at PPD headquarters.
Kensington news: $5k “I Love My Librarian” Award, H&H Pride Book Club, Hissey & Hope Park’s Summer Kick-Off, + “Meet & Weed & Hang”
We hope you’re all staying safe and cool in the heat. Here’s your weekly roundup.
Philly’s use of some opioid dollars for Kensington is “non-compliant,” per state trust. Future funding is in question.
The state trust that oversees the disbursement of opioid settlement dollars says Philadelphia improperly used $7.5 million on eviction prevention, home repair, and improvements to schools and parks.
Kensington news: Summer events, “Romance, Rock, Redemption”, new Love Lot mural, plus a Juneteenth celebration
Happy Monday, folks. Summer break is officially here, and local organizations are prepared with lots of activities for families and