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 residents hopeful as Mayor Parker names Pedro Rosario Philly's first Latino deputy police commissioner
Rosario is a captain in the city’s east detective division and says he’s worked in the Kensington community his “entire police career.”
Kensington news: Community clean-ups, Haudenosaunee, police, redistricting, and tree recycling
Every Monday morning, we update Kensington with news and information about free activities, resources, programs, and more.
¿Vives cerca de Kensington & Allegheny? Puede que tengas un concejal de la ciudad diferente.
Previamente, las calles alrededor de la intersección estaban divididas entre los Distritos 1 y 7, cada uno representado por un miembro del consejo. Ahora, el área está dividida en los Distritos 1, 6 y 7 y cuenta con tres representantes.
Do you live near Kensington & Allegheny? You may have a different city councilmember.
Previously, the streets surrounding the intersection were split between Districts 1 and 7, each represented by one council member. Now, the area is divided into Districts 1, 6, and 7 and is served by three representatives.
New partnership with Spotlight PA to provide Kensington Voice readers with more investigative and public-service journalism
For the past decade, there’s been nothing short of a crisis in our state capital. More and more of
Kensington news: New City Council districts, Harrowgate Civic meeting, and Saturday library hours
Here’s our Monday morning update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and more.
Parker names Philly Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel as next managing director
The managing director, a position currently held by Tumar Alexander, directly oversees various city departments and programs responsible for addressing quality-of-life concerns in Kensington.
Philly residents patrolled Kensington for 36 nights this fall. Now they want the city to back the model.
The new Hug the Block data speaks to something called “routine activity theory,” which is the idea that crime occurs when there are motivated offenders, “suitable” targets, and the absence of “capable guardians” who can either witness the crimes or intervene.
Kensington news: Candlemaking, pop-up shops, neighborhood meetings, & volunteer opportunities
Here’s our Monday morning update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and more.
Our 2023 last-minute holiday gift & gift card guide that supports small businesses in Kensington
This year, Kensington Voice partnered with the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) to highlight some new and familiar businesses to share with you for the holidays.
Don’t know where to donate your money in Kensington? Here’s a long list of nonprofits collecting tax-deductible donations.
Whether it’s Giving Tuesday, December 31, or any other day of the year, start here to support organizations serving Kensington and nearby neighborhoods.
Philadelphia shares plan for relocating students and teachers if asbestos, floods close schools
The School District of Philadelphia has shared 24 locations where students and teachers could be temporarily moved if damaged asbestos and other environmental hazards force schools to close.
