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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It's Election Day. Here's the ultimate guide to the 2024 primary election, from The Philadelphia Citizen.
The April 23 race includes important Attorney General, State Auditor and Senate races. Oh yeah, and that Presidential thing
Hoy: La guía suprema para las primarias 2024 en Pensilvania.
La carrera del 23 de abril incluye elecciones importantes para Fiscal General, Auditor Estatal y el Senado. Ah, y también esa cosa de la presidencia.
Kensington news: Election Day, Earth Day composting, PPD community listening session, and NKCDC native plant sale
Here’s our weekly update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and more.
Pa. primary election 2024: How to vote, where to vote, and everything you need to know for April 23
On April 23, Pennsylvanians will cast their votes for president, U.S. Senate, attorney general, and more.
Philly is piloting a crime scene clean-up program in Kensington
A new city program that hires a professional cleaning service to handle blood and other remains after outdoor shootings launched this month in the 25th police district.
Kensington news: Blended outreach, Clownadelphia, Harrowgate running club, and Port Richmond Neighborhood Action
We're back at it with our Monday morning update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and more.
Parker administration announces five-phase Kensington plan despite care continuum that “doesn’t exist”
While Philly's police commissioner said the first phase will begin after an encampment sweep scheduled for May 8, the city’s managing director said “we don’t have enough beds” to offer those who need addiction treatment and related services.
Lifelong Harrowgate resident honored with City Council resolution for fostering “unity and pride among residents”
Ridgway, who founded Harrowgate Civic Association about 10 years ago, now serves as the group’s vice president.
Pennsylvania law to improve sexual assault aftercare landscape remains unfunded
The law would create grants to assist hospitals in hiring Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, or SANE nurses, but it remains unfunded by the state.
City to begin “blended, enhanced outreach” in Kensington on Tuesday, with residents eager for more details
The city’s plan entails bussing unhoused residents to the surrounding counties and possible family reunification, plus increased police engagement, according to city officials.
Kensington news: Kensington police task force, sexual assault exams, Kensington’s Got Talent, + Paula’s Patches clothing swap & story time
We're back at it with our Monday morning newsletter.
Kensington’s new deputy police commissioner is launching a “temporary task force” to quell drug-related gun violence
Deputy Police Commissioner Pedro Rosario wants to send the Philadelphia Police Department’s “best out of the best” to Kensington