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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Kensington news: Encampment sweep, Fishtown Spring Sidewalk Sale, local pop-up markets, and “Weird Black Girls”
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After Kensington encampment sweep, legal advocates, community brace for increased enforcement
Following an encampment sweep on the 3000 and 3100 blocks of Kensington Avenue Wednesday, police have flooded the area, leading residents and activists to wonder when a law enforcement crackdown is coming
Kensington encampment cleanup: “There’s a whole bunch of cops out here, but there’s nobody to help us”
When outreach workers arrived, the people staying in tents and structures on the 3000-3100 blocks of Kensington Avenue were gone.
Police disperse Kensington Avenue encampment with no city services present, city doesn't know where people went
No city social services were present when police dispersed the encampments despite promises from city leaders that the initiative would be “service-led.”
What to know about Wednesday's “encampment resolution” on Kensington Avenue
On Wednesday, social service providers and police officers will tell people living in tents or makeshift structures on Kensington Avenue’s 3000 and 3100 blocks to relocate.
Philly police lean on Kensington “chaplain squad” and “Christian facilities” to move people toward addiction treatment
In some cases, people are connected to long-term recovery programs at Christian facilities that don’t provide evidence-based care, including required unpaid labor or “work therapy.”
Kensington news: Mayor Parker town hall at Rock Ministries, Muffins for Moms, Somerset Neighbors for Better Living, + Love Your Park Day
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Kensington news: McPherson's Teen Job Fair, reFlea Vendor Market, Spring Blooms at the Garden, summer camp & more ☀️
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Kensington poll workers, voters blame low voter turnout on fear, lack of knowledge
During Tuesday’s primary, the 7th and 33rd Wards, which include Fairhill, Harrowgate, and Kensington, remained the two wards with the lowest voter turnout in Philadelphia.
It's Election Day. Here's the ultimate guide to the 2024 primary election, from The Philadelphia Citizen.
The April 23 race includes important Attorney General, State Auditor and Senate races. Oh yeah, and that Presidential thing
Hoy: La guía suprema para las primarias 2024 en Pensilvania.
La carrera del 23 de abril incluye elecciones importantes para Fiscal General, Auditor Estatal y el Senado. Ah, y también esa cosa de la presidencia.
Kensington news: Election Day, Earth Day composting, PPD community listening session, and NKCDC native plant sale
Here’s our weekly update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and more.