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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Philly’s highest-crime neighborhoods are seeing a significant decline in gun violence, including Kensington
For the first time in three years, the city is poised to end 2023 with fewer than 500 fatalities — but the gunshots, sirens, and recurring cycles of mourning persist.
Philadelphia school board reelects president, faces $407 million budget hole
Regardless of who’s on board for the next mayor’s term, they will be confronted with a multi-million dollar budget deficit.
Kensington news: Sips & Zips, holiday parties, toy giveaways, and skating with Santa
Here’s our Monday morning update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and more.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney discusses his pre-K legacy: ‘We had all the parents’
Kenney regards the establishment of PHLpreK, which allows thousands of 3- and 4-year-olds in the city to attend prekindergarten free of charge, as one of the major legacies of his two terms in office.
How families can apply to Philadelphia’s free pre-K programs
There are several ways Philadelphians can access high-quality, free prekindergarten for all 3- and 4-year-olds living in the city. Families who’ve been through the program say it’s had a profound impact on their lives and is among the best the city has to offer.
Kensington news: Poetry, pajama parties, and holiday treats
Here’s the weekly update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and news stories.
Philadelphia teachers say they are passionate about their jobs but feel underpaid and overworked
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Philadelphia teachers feel supported
Kevin Bethel leaves top school safety job in Philadelphia to be city police commissioner
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker has named Kevin Bethel, the School District of Philadelphia’s current chief of school safety, as her new police commissioner.
Kensington news: Donation guide, free Thanksgiving dinner, toy drive, and youth conflict resolution
Happy Thanksgiving week, folks. We have a couple of announcements, then we’re on to business as usual with events
Talk, not fists: Philadelphia students with discipline issues learn how to defuse conflict
In this Temple University program, students learn de-escalation strategies, primarily through intensive discussion and role-playing.
Kensington Voice celebrates $100k grant award from The Lenfest Institute’s Philadelphia Local News Sustainability Initiative
Kensington Voice is proud to announce its selection as a grant recipient in the inaugural Philadelphia Local News Sustainability Initiative, spearheaded by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism.
Kensington news: Author talks, clothing drives, holiday market, job fair, turkey drives, writing workshop
Here’s the weekly update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and news stories.