El defensor juvenil de LEAP, Bryan Belknap, se despide de la biblioteca McPherson
El 31 de agosto, la biblioteca McPherson Square perderá una fuerza impulsora detrás de su programación y defensa de la
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Kensington news: Farmers’ Market, Voter Registration, and Yoga
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Kensington news: Movie nights, Kensington Community Resilience Fund grantees, end-of-summer programs
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Kensington news: Food festivals, community curators, and Play Parks
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Hundreds gather to remember Kensington anti-violence leader and youth advocate, “neighborhood hero”
In one of his final conversations, Randolph "Primo" White told a friend, "When I die, people are gonna remember me because of all the good deeds that I’ve done; they gonna remember me in these streets – how I was.”
Cientos de personas se reúnen para recordar al líder antiviolencia y defensor de los jóvenes de Kensington, “héroe del barrio”
Randolph White, quien desempeñó un papel fundamental en la creación del centro creativo y la organización pro juventud Ride Free, falleció en un accidente de moto el 22 de julio.
Guides & Resources
Where to donate and get free school supplies in Kensington
For Philadelphia students, the most recent academic year was a difficult one, with schools temporarily closing due to asbestos, responding
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Kensington news: Civic meetings, parenting circles, and extreme heat guides
It’s time to say goodbye to July! Don’t worry – there’s plenty to look forward to in August.
Propietario de un bar local determinado a crear una conexión comunitaria en Chuckles’ Bar & Grill
Jermaine Millhouse, actual propietario del bar, comparte su historia y esperanzas para Kensington.
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Local bar owner determined to build community connection at Chuckles’ Bar & Grill
At Chuckles’ Bar & Grill, owner Jermaine Millhouse welcomes Kensington residents to relax, make connections, and share a laugh.
Clean Streets
Philly block captains seek unity, collaboration
Editor’s Note: For this story, the student reporter talked to block captains outside of Kensington to explore solutions for
Los capitanes de bloque de Filadelfia buscan unidad y colaboración
Los capitanes de bloque de Filadelfia están creando recursos y programas para combatir el aislamiento en sus vecindarios y expandir su impacto.
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Kensington news: Movie nights, health and wellness classes, Play Captains
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Impact celebrates 48 new affordable housing units at A Street and Indiana Avenue in Kensington
On July 20, Kensington nonprofit Impact Services celebrated the completion of 48 new affordable housing units in a former carpet
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Drug use, retail theft, and sanitation dominate public hearing in Kensington
On Tuesday night, more than 20 top City officials and residents testified about quality of life issues in Harrowgate and
El uso de drogas, el robo minorista y el saneamiento dominan la audiencia pública en Kensington
El martes por la noche, más de 20 altos funcionarios de la Ciudad y residentes testificaron sobre problemas de calidad
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Kensington news: City Council public safety hearing, diaper giveaway, water assistance program
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Community Life
Cornerstone Community Church offers free programs for Kensington youth
For over 40 years, the Cornerstone Community Church team has served the Kensington neighborhood through a shared love of Christianity
Schools & Education
Norris Square organization increases community access to free internet
Access to internet services is essential for people who live, work, and play in Philadelphia. However, the city’s digital
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Kensington news: Scanlon Pool closure, KSC soccer camps, and donations
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Where to find urban farms and gardens in Kensington
Updated: 07/06/2023 When Jessica Shoffner moved from Kansas to Philadelphia back in 2008, she brought her country roots
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Kensington news: Heitzman pool, 24th Police District meetings, and the Harrowgate Summer Festival
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Kensington news: Parks investment, open-air drug market operation, and community day event
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Policing & Jails
Law enforcement arrests 175, seizes $1.4 million in street drugs, 27 guns in Kensington
On Monday, City officials and law enforcement officers shared the results of a three-day multiagency operation targeting the open-air drug