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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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
How Kensington voted in the 2024 presidential election: Republican support increases, turnout drops
Kensington-area voter turnout decreased and Republican support increased by 13%.
Kensington, nearby North Philly poll workers report high turnout: “People are excited to come in”
From Fairhill to Harrowgate to Hunting Park to Juniata to Kensington, poll workers reported increased turnout during Tuesday's election.
On Election Day, Port Richmond sees multigenerational voters, police visit
Voters arrived at the Tomaszewski Funeral Home in Port Richmond with concerns about various issues Tuesday morning, including public safety, immigration, and health care.
New polling location opens at NKCDC on Ruth Street in Kensington
Kensington resident Gwen Collier-Jefferson advocated for NKCDC to open a polling place due to challenges people reported finding the previous location.
Kensington news: Election Day Information, “Picturing the Border” series, “Libertad” Q&A and book signing event, and Dia De Los Muertos Collective Altar
Hello there, neighbors. As many of you probably know, tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, is Election Day. Here is some