Weekly News
Kensington news: Constituent services, Day of the Dead, Election Day, food drives, Halloween events, ice skating
Here’s the weekly update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and news stories.
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Community Life
Ex-policía de Kensington que atacó a víctimas de tráfico sexual se declara culpable de agredir sexualmente a mujeres y niños prepúberes
Se insta a las víctimas y testigos que puedan tener más información sobre este caso a comunicarse con la Unidad
Immigration
Ex-Kensington cop who targeted sex trafficking victims pleads guilty to sexually assaulting prepubescent children, women
The prosecution’s explanation that Patrick Heron, 54, is now required by law to register as a lifetime sex offender marked the end of an unexpectedly dramatic, hours-long hearing in a mostly empty courtroom at the criminal justice center.
Guides & Resources
PA 211 Helpline: An under-sourced “resource” for returning citizens
As good as the PA 211 is in theory, in practice it needs more partnerships if it hopes to really help returning citizens.
Community Life
Línea de ayuda PA 211: un “recurso” insuficiente para los ciudadanos que regresan
Por muy buena que sea la PA 211 en teoría, en la práctica necesita más asociaciones si realmente espera ayudar a los ciudadanos que regresan.
Weekly News
Kensington news: City ID, Food Drive, Halloween Parties, Movie Night, Professional Wrestling
Here’s the weekly update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and news stories.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Frankford Ave's new Philly sports mural, La Puerta Abierta party, fall festivals & more
It’s only Monday, but it’s been a busy week so far, folks. On deck over the next few
Arts & Culture
At Centro de Nueva Creación's youth program in Fairhill, kids build confidence through art and dance
The after-school program serves 60 kids at William Cramp Elementary School and exposes them to Latine arts and culture.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Art shows, clothing swap, cooking classes, repair fair, pet clinic & more
Good morning, Kensington! We hope you were able to celebrate Indigenous People's Day yesterday, but if not, the
Community Life
Photos: A look inside Fairhill's Pivott Boxing Academy
At Pivott Boxing Academy, founder and accredited coach Orlando Rosa is dedicated to bringing back an old-school style of
Community Life
Fotos: Una mirada al interior de la Academia de Boxeo Pívott de Fairhill
En Pivott Boxing Academy, el fundador y entrenador acreditado Orlando Rosa se dedica a traer de vuelta el estilo de
Weekly News
Kensington news: Emergency alerts, farm stands, general election, jobs, murals & public space grants
Here’s the weekly update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and news stories
Community Life
Vientiane Bistro marks five years on Kensington Ave: A tale of perseverance, culture, and community
When Vientiane Bistro celebrated its fifth anniversary on Kensington Avenue earlier this month, the family-owned restaurant reached a milestone
Community Life
Vientiane Bistro cumple cinco años en la Avenida Kensington: una historia de perseverancia, cultura y comunidad
Cuando Vientiane Bistro celebró su quinto aniversario en Kensington Avenue a principios de este mes, el restaurante familiar alcanzó un
Weekly News
Kensington news: Author talks, free COVID tests, local markets, peace walks, & record-clearing clinics
It’s chilly out there, Kensington! Fall officially announced its arrival with cool breezes and rainy days. Don’t let
Newsroom Announcements
Students in grades 6-12: Join our Creative Writing Corner
Students in grades six through 12 are invited to join our Creative Writing Corner with Khysir Carter, a writing workshop
Newsroom Announcements
Join us for Mural Art Mondayz with artist John C. Zerbe
Students in grades six through 12 are invited to this free workshop series, where they will develop a mural design
Arts & Culture
Kensington CAPA high school hosts rally for International Day of Peace
2023’s theme focused on individual and collective responsibility to work toward peace.
Health & Wellness
Former Kensington cop sexually assaulted 48 women and children — 44 unidentified — many while on duty, prosecutors say
Patrick Heron, who faces over 200 sex crime charges, worked as a police officer for the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) for 24 years before resigning in 2019. During that time, Heron worked for the 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 39th precincts, a spokesperson for the PPD said.
Community Life
Un ex policía de Kensington agredió sexualmente a 48 mujeres y niños - 44 no identificados-, muchos mientras estaba de servicio, según la fiscalía
Se insta a las víctimas y testigos que puedan tener más información sobre este caso a comunicarse con la Unidad
Health & Wellness
Kensington quality of life takes center stage in vote to ban “narcotics injection sites” in most of Philly
On Thursday, Philly City Council voted to ban supervised injection sites in nearly all of Philadelphia, except for City Council District 3 in West and Southwest Philly.
Health & Wellness
La calidad de vida de Kensington ocupa un lugar central en la votación para prohibir los “lugares de inyección de narcóticos” en la mayor parte de Filadelfia
El jueves, el Ayuntamiento de Filadelfia votó a favor de prohibir los sitios de inyección supervisados en casi toda Filadelfia,
Weekly News
Kensington news: Free baby & kids stuff, clothing swaps, author talks, & more
It’s a rainy day out there, Kensington. Fall is just around the corner, and with that, several activities to
Public Space
El jardín de las esculturas de Norris Square fomenta la conexión y la creatividad de la comunidad a través de la comida y el arte.
En una calurosa tarde de miércoles de mediados de agosto, un criador de conejos del oeste de Filadelfia, un ilustrador