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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Resilience in harmony: Shannon Turner’s journey through music
Local musician and vocal coach shares her story of triumph in overcoming personal challenges while making a significant impact on Philadelphia's music scene.
Philly police to launch drone program in Kensington, cameras to fly beyond line of sight
The drones will respond to 911 calls and can arrive at a scene faster to give officers perspective, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Kensington news: “Vote Early Day” event, McPherson’s Halloween Parade, and “Scare in the Square”
Happy (early) Halloween, neighbors. While you are preparing to enjoy the spooky festivities this week, please remember that Tuesday, October
Philly family sues city for wrongful death, medical neglect inside prison after Diabetic Ketoacidosis death
Louis Jung Jr. died after he was allegedly denied insulin inside a Philly prison. His family claims the city and its prison healthcare company showed “deliberate indifference” to his need for emergency medical care.
Kensington news: Trick-or-treat movie night at Hissey Park, “We Are The Builders!” storytime, and “We Here Walk and Talk 2”
Hello there, neighbors. Keeping the spirit of the spooky season going all month long, we’ve got another list of
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Kensington news: Indigenous Peoples’ Day, “The Little Mermaid” movie night at Harrowgate Park, and more fall events
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day, neighbors. Here’s a list of events from Visit Philadelphia to attend and celebrate in solidarity
Celebrating the art of podcasting: Kensington Voice hosts inaugural panel discussion and networking mixer
This year, Kensington Voice hosted “Beyond the Mic,” an International Podcast Day panel discussion and mixer.
Kensington news: Community Baby Shower, Latin American Book Fair, and Harrowgate Fall Festival
Hello there, neighbors. We hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Here’s this week’s roundup. News (in case you
Opioid trust ruling favors Kensington schools, parks, and housing relief, not home repairs or small businesses
The trust ruled in favor of funding for Kensington schools, parks, and housing, but against home repairs and small business support.
Kensington leaders argue for neighborhood repair and safe spaces as prevention ahead of opioid settlement appeal
Community leaders and residents believe funding environmental conditions that will improve the lives of families and children is a step toward repairing the harms the open-air drug market has caused the neighborhood.
City Council members push for prison oversight committee, housing-centered solutions to homelessness, addiction
The Office of Prison Oversight would amend Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter, which is like the city’s constitution.