Arts & Culture
Harrowgate area to see art, improvements as part of citywide celebration for America’s 250th birthday
The Harrowgate area will see increased funding as part of the City of Philadelphia's celebration of America's 250th birthday.
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Arts & Culture
Photos of Kensington: Orquesta el Macabeo brings salsa to Taller Puertorriqueño
Neighbors came together at Taller for a night of music, food, and connection. Celebrating the cultural ties between Norris Square and Puerto Rico.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Harrowgate Fall Festival, “Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls” book launch and more
Hey there, neighbors. It’s the first whole week of October, and the spooky season is here. Coming up this
Arts & Culture
Legacy of composer Tite Curet Alonso comes to life at North Philly one-night-only show
Sunday’s performance concludes BoriCorridor’s 2025 tour, which aims to connect the Puerto Rican diaspora everywhere through the arts.
Arts & Culture
Legado del compositor, Tite Curet Alonso, cobra vida en el Norte de Filadelfia por un obra de teatro de una sola noche
La función del domingo concluye la gira 2025 de BoriCorridor, cuyo objetivo es conectar a la diáspora puertorriqueña de todo el mundo a través de las artes.
Community Life
Photos of Kensington: Puerto Rican Day Parade brings salsa, pride, and neighbors together
Neighbors filled North Philadelphia with music, dance, and pride during the Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sept. 28, 2025.
Housing & Shelter
Are you exempt from the new SNAP work requirements? Here’s how to find out.
As of September 1st, people receiving SNAP benefits are required to work, volunteer, or be in an employment training program a minimum of 20 hours a week in order to continue receiving assistance. If they don’t comply and aren’t exempt, their benefits will terminate December 1st.
Small Business
Neighborhood staple Martin's Deli serves up sandwiches and a little support
At Martin's Deli, staff maintains the community feel established by family owners who came before.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Hat knitting workshop, community kickback and more
Hey there, neighbors. The leaves are falling, the cafes smell like pumpkin spice and the retail stores are selling Halloween
Small Business
From cheesesteak dumplings to Thai chili bowls, Lee’s Dumplings and Stuff puts a twist on tradition
At Lee’s Dumplings and Stuff, chef Gally Lee offers fresh, original dishes rooted in his immigrant upbringing and commitment to accessibility.
Immigration
Police often fail to keep body cameras on during Kensington stops, audit reveals
A new audit from the Citizens Police Oversight Commission finds Philadelphia police officers aren’t always keeping their body worn cameras on during vehicle stops. The commission calls the finding a “major concern”.
Accountability
Most of Philly’s opioid settlement money to go to Riverview Wellness Village recovery housing facility
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration plans to allocate more to Riverview than to all other opioid settlement money initiatives combined.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Garden crawl, cooking workshop and more
Hey there, neighbors. It’s a new week with new events and new job opportunities. Check it out below. Also,
Small Business
‘Not bold enough’: Kensington muralist uses Vizion Art Gallery as home base for building community, reducing stigma
Vizion Gallery on Kensington Avenue offers artists a place to practice, vend and find community.
Weekly News
Kensington news: Harrowgate Run Club, utility clinic and more
Hey there, neighbors. We’ve got a few events to tell you about for next week, and you can always
Government & Policy
Richmond Library reopens after eight-month renovation: ‘The community feels whole again'
After an August 18 reopening, the library held a ribbon-cutting event to shed light on the building’s importance to the lives of the Port Richmond community.
Accountability
Some Kensington business workers say overnight curfew has been a financial hit, as council votes to expand
An ordinance that expands a business curfew currently in effect in a section of Kensington will be enforced in much of North Philadelphia and more of Kensington in 60 days.
Accountability
How Philadelphia’s new overnight curfew ordinance could change how people do business
A new overnight curfew ordinance could take effect on September 11. It would expand a similar curfew enacted in Kensington in March 2024.
Small Business
Lua Vietnamese opens on Kensington Ave., introducing old traditions in a brand new space
Lua Vietnamese Restaurant is a new addition to Kensington Avenue. Owner Jasmine Phan spent years delivering homemade meals before launching her first physical space.
Housing & Shelter
A mother told us about her agonizing journey with Pa.'s mental health care system. What happened next?
The ongoing story of one mother's agonizing journey with Pa.'s mental health care system
Weekly News
Kensington news: Richmond Library reopens, El Juangueo farmers market and more
Hey there, neighbors. Though the weather has been unpredictable these past few weeks, we're looking at consistently cooler
Accountability
Philly board of health approves city-wide permitting rules for mobile services
The Philadelphia Board of Health unanimously approved a regulation relating to Councilmember Quetcy Lozada’s mobile services ban in Kensington. The health department will now oversee a permitting process for all mobile medical providers in the city.
Community Life
Fringe Festival performance ‘Ashes and Iron’ captures Kensington’s heartbreak and resilience
Daisie Cardon'a performance 'Ashes and Iron' is part of the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival and portrays both the struggle and resilience of Kensington.
Small Business
In Kensington, Botanica San Expedito offers candles, counsel and compassion
Longtime Kensington resident Ligia Rodriguez runs San Expedito Botánica — a neighborhood shop offering spiritual healing, warm meals and community care.