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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A year after Eddie Irizarry’s death, dozens gather in Kensington to advocate for police accountability
The rally took place a few days after the first anniversary of Irizarry’s death near the intersection of Willard and Lee streets, where a former Philadelphia police officer shot him.
Kensington news: More back-to-school events, “Grilling in the Garden,” + free hoagies for people experiencing homelessness at McPherson Square
Did you miss any of the back-to-school events last week? No worries because there are a few more happening this
Kensington news: Back-to-school events, “Old Lady Gang Water Gun Fight,” “The Princess Bride” screening, “Your Vote is Your Voice,” plus “Where's Sammy?”
We’ve got the neighborhood’s parents on our minds this week because the school year is on the horizon.
Free school supplies in Kensington: Here's a growing list of back-to-school events in the neighborhood
We’ve pulled together a list of events and places where you can get free school supplies for your kids to prepare for the school year.
“Perfection doesn’t exist:” Mayor Parker talks policing and Kensington’s encampment sweep in exclusive WHYY interview
During an exclusive interview on WHYY’s live talk show Studio 2, Mayor Cherelle Parker discussed policing Kensington’s open-air drug market and said the May 8 encampment sweep didn’t go exactly as planned.
Kensington news: 24th Police District Block Party, Cemita Festival, public safety walk, “Rock the Block,” and Xiente’s “Salsa on the Square”
We hope you have a lot of free time this week because there are many events going on in the
Drexel and Prevention Point study offers women who use drugs HIV protection, health care support
Researchers are studying whether therapeutic writing exercises and cash incentives help motivate women with a history of drug use to continue taking PrEP and decrease their illicit drug use.
Kensington unveils first Roberto Lugo sculpture at KCT Community Garden party event
Community members gathered for a special event celebrating the arrival of Roberto Lugo’s first sculpture installation.
Kensington news: Esperanza's pop-up park event, free clay workshops, free Photography Without Borders classes, plus Safe-Hub Saturday soccer tournament
Happy Tuesday, neighbors. We had some technical difficulties yesterday, so we appreciate your patience as we're a day
Here's what addiction experts had to say at Kensington's latest hearing.
Local health experts emphasized system-wide challenges, ranging from 16-hour assessment wait times to a lack of coordination among service providers, shortages of medically monitored treatment beds, and insurance policy limitations.
Kensington news: Free soccer lessons, Hagert Playground movie night, KCR Fund healing retreat, Summer Fun at Hissey, + "The Odyssey of 01" story time
Good morning, neighbors. Here’s your weekly roundup. As always, if you know of an event or resource you’d
Kensington news: 25th police district's annual block party, hiring event, Music Video Showcase, Prevention Point zoning, and Philly police quality of life effort
Good morning, neighbors. A few neighborhood events were postponed last weekend due to rain, but here’s a new week