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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Police close Kensington's Somerset section for city’s unannounced “quality of life” effort, causing distress for some residents
Streets were closed from Kensington Avenue to Emerald Street and Orleans to Somerset streets.
Kensington civic group votes against Prevention Point zoning exception to offer medical services
The medical services that the zoning exception would impact include HIV and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing and treatment, HIV medication, substance use treatment, and wound care.
Kensington news: Free youth dance classes, PA CareerLink job recruitment event, and more.
A new week in Kensington, and a new rollout of events.
Kensington news: Fourth of July, free summer camps, year-round school pilot program, and Somerset Neighbors for Better Living
Here’s Kensington's weekly roundup.
Here are the 25 Philadelphia public schools piloting year-round school this fall
Several local schools are on the list.
Police release new details in Kensington shooting that critically injured officer
Police leaders and prosecutors provided additional details about the incident during a news conference Monday at PPD headquarters.
Kensington news: $5k “I Love My Librarian” Award, H&H Pride Book Club, Hissey & Hope Park’s Summer Kick-Off, + “Meet & Weed & Hang”
We hope you’re all staying safe and cool in the heat. Here’s your weekly roundup.
Philly’s use of some opioid dollars for Kensington is “non-compliant,” per state trust. Future funding is in question.
The state trust that oversees the disbursement of opioid settlement dollars says Philadelphia improperly used $7.5 million on eviction prevention, home repair, and improvements to schools and parks.
Kensington news: Summer events, “Romance, Rock, Redemption”, new Love Lot mural, plus a Juneteenth celebration
Happy Monday, folks. Summer break is officially here, and local organizations are prepared with lots of activities for families and
Get arrested for drugs in Kensington? Here's a chart that explains the process.
A very long chart for a very long process.
Artist dedicates new Prevention Point Love Lot mural to son: “It doesn't have to be a ‘rock bottom.’ It's a positive sign of hope.”
Artist Victor Sgro, who is in recovery, said he hopes his mural inspires others who are still struggling with opioid addiction.
As city leaders eye jail to clean up Kensington, Philly jails say they’re stretched too thin.
Prison staff say the staffing shortage makes it impossible to deliver timely, high-quality care for the approximately 4,700 people incarcerated in Philadelphia’s jails daily – a majority of whom present with substance use disorder.