Kensington news brief: Free diapers, ghost cars & SEPTA's Bus Revolution
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Arts & Culture
Arts and culture in Kensington, Philadelphia — murals, music, Taller Puertorriqueño, galleries, festivals and creative life in the neighborhood.
Kensington CAPA student overcomes hardships for a fresh start in Philadelphia
Editor’s note: This essay was submitted by a student at Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School through a
Kensington news brief: Girl Scouts troop, Kensington Mayoral Forum, and Walgreens closure
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Kensington residents comment in support of quality of life resolutions introduced by Councilmember Lozada
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
Kensington community connects over photography and poetry at McPherson Square
A few months ago, I gave 10 kids from McPherson’s after-school program film cameras and instructed them to take
Kensington resilience: Amber Owls cheer and dance team
Updated 03/28/23 For over 30 years, Harrowgate resident Michelle “Mimi” Martinez has coached the Amber Owls, a local
Port Richmond resident shares nostalgia for everyday life at Birch and Amber streets
Bob Horn, a Port Richmond resident, grew up and lived in Kensington for 25 years. During his free time, Horn
Take a book, leave a book: Where to find little libraries around Kensington
Free little libraries have the potential to transform a neighborhood’s reading resources. Usually recognizable by their small wooden structures
Aquí es donde celebrar las fiestas del invierno en Kensington
A medida que el año llega a su fin y comienza otro, los miembros de la comunidad celebran sus festividades
Resident review: Norris Square Park redesign earns an A+
In May, I shared my thoughts about the ongoing renovations to Norris Square Park. Although I looked forward to the
Here’s where to celebrate the winter holidays in Kensington
As the year comes to a close and another one begins, community members are celebrating their favorite holidays from Christmas,
De carruajes de caballos a automóviles modernos: 100 años con Morris Auto Parts
Nota de la editora: Varias personas mencionadas en esta historia comparten el mismo apellido. Los miembros de la familia Steinberg
Port Richmond poet: 'Writer's block, the lockless cage'
Bob Horn, a Port Richmond resident, grew up and lived in Kensington for 25 years. During his free time, Horn
From horse buggies to modern cars: 100 years with Morris Auto Parts
Editor’s note: Multiple people mentioned in this story share the same last name. Members of the Steinberg family will
Adiós, dulce campamento de verano: así es como los campamentos del área de Kensington mantuvieron a los niños activos y entretenidos este verano
Nota de la editora: Esta introducción fue escrita por Zari Tarazona. A pesar de las repetidas olas de calor y
In Tuesday’s midterm elections, Kensington area voters cite crime, trash, homelessness, and abortion rights as motivations to vote
Updated 11/13/22 On Tuesday, Kensington area residents went to the polls to vote for the next Pennsylvania governor
Here's the award-winning work from our first community art contest
Art can stir up meaningful conversations in our communities more organically. We saw the Summer 2022 Art Contest as an
Donde encontrar eventos divertidos de otoño en Kensington
Nota de la editora: Esta historia se publicó en español el 22 de octubre y se actualizó el 25 de
Un verano con Bad Bunny: ‘Made in America…los latinos hacen América. Es importante recordar eso’.
Ha sido un verano de primicias para la estrella global puertorriqueña y reggaetonero Bad Bunny. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, conocido
Los residentes de Fairhill usan la 'interrupción creativa' para luchar contra la basura
Nota de la editora: Esta historia se publicó en inglés el 23 de septiembre de 2022 y se actualizó el
Here's where to find fun fall events in Kensington
The fall months are full of events honoring seasonal celebrations such as the autumn harvest, Halloween, and Día de los
Mural de superhéroes de La Borinqueña en Norris Square honra la historia puertorriqueña
Una superheroína puertorriqueña vestida de rojo, blanco y azul y sosteniendo la bandera de Puerto Rico está haciendo su gran
Fairhill residents use 'creative disruption' to fight back against trash
Editor’s note: This story was updated on Oct. 21, 2022 and Nov. 13, 2022. A new coalition of Fairhill