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: Farmers’ Market, Voter Registration, and Yoga
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Kensington news: Movie nights, Kensington Community Resilience Fund grantees, end-of-summer programs
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Kensington news: Food festivals, community curators, and Play Parks
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Hundreds gather to remember Kensington anti-violence leader and youth advocate, “neighborhood hero”
In one of his final conversations, Randolph "Primo" White told a friend, "When I die, people are gonna remember me because of all the good deeds that I’ve done; they gonna remember me in these streets – how I was.”
Cientos de personas se reúnen para recordar al líder antiviolencia y defensor de los jóvenes de Kensington, “héroe del barrio”
Randolph White, quien desempeñó un papel fundamental en la creación del centro creativo y la organización pro juventud Ride Free, falleció en un accidente de moto el 22 de julio.
Where to donate and get free school supplies in Kensington
For Philadelphia students, the most recent academic year was a difficult one, with schools temporarily closing due to asbestos, responding
Kensington news: Civic meetings, parenting circles, and extreme heat guides
It’s time to say goodbye to July! Don’t worry – there’s plenty to look forward to in August.
Propietario de un bar local determinado a crear una conexión comunitaria en Chuckles’ Bar & Grill
Jermaine Millhouse, actual propietario del bar, comparte su historia y esperanzas para Kensington.
Local bar owner determined to build community connection at Chuckles’ Bar & Grill
At Chuckles’ Bar & Grill, owner Jermaine Millhouse welcomes Kensington residents to relax, make connections, and share a laugh.
Philly block captains seek unity, collaboration
Editor’s Note: For this story, the student reporter talked to block captains outside of Kensington to explore solutions for
Los capitanes de bloque de Filadelfia buscan unidad y colaboración
Los capitanes de bloque de Filadelfia están creando recursos y programas para combatir el aislamiento en sus vecindarios y expandir su impacto.
Kensington news: Movie nights, health and wellness classes, Play Captains
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