Against Mayor Parker’s wishes, Council advances version of her housing plan
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, whose 7th District covers Kensington, said the vast majority of her constituents earn less than 60% AMI.
Civics & Government
Civic engagement and local government action (or inaction) that impacts the quality of life in the neighborhood.
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'I don't see this as a legal issue, I see it as a humanitarian issue.'
Elise Schiller Author, Advocate for Safehouse Why are you here at the rally today? I’m here because of my
'Give them treatment, not incarceration.'
Benjamin Moore Kensington community member, volunteer at Prevention Point Philadelphia Why are you here at the rally today? I’m
‘Both candidates have two completely different views on things that, to me, are important.’
Rosa Rodriguez Age: 33 Neighborhood: Kensington Volunteer: Full-time mother Why are you voting? This is a very important election for
‘I want to help the people so they can keep voting for whatever candidate they like.’
José Núñez Age: 73 Neighborhood: Kensington Volunteer: Polling place at Congreso Education and Training Center Why are you not voting?
‘It is always a struggle and a fight for a righteous cause, and that's why I'm voting here today.’
Susan Corrigan Age: 57 Neighborhood: Kensington Occupation: Harm reductionist Why are you voting? I’m voting because we need to
‘I voted because I feel that the country is going in a direction that I think could be better.’
Jerome Ashford Neighborhood: Kensington Why are you voting? I voted because I feel that the country is going in a
‘Nowadays, people don’t help people. There’s no love in the world — there’s no love.’
Wanda Cordero Age: 66 Occupation: Retired Volunteer: Polling place at Congreso Education and Training Center Why are you voting? We
‘Every time they want votes, they look to Latinos, but when they get our vote, they push us aside.’
Miguel Roman Age: 40 Neighborhood: Kensington Why are you not voting? I’m not voting this year because Joe Biden
‘I really don't follow politics that closely, so I just went straight Democratic all the way down.’
Vincent Burger Age: 54 Neighborhood: Kensington Occupation: UPS worker Why are you voting? To kick Trump out of office. That’
‘Hopefully, Joe Biden will bring us all together again.’
Jennifer Malloy Age: 18 Neighborhood: Kensington Occupation: La Salle University student Why are you voting? I just feel like Trump
‘With the community, we need a lot of change.’
Jessica Vega Age: 38 Neighborhood: West Kensington Why are you voting? With the community, we need a lot of change.
2020 Election: Kensington voters share their perspectives at the polls
On Election Day, voters in Kensington lined up at local schools, recreation centers, and churches to cast their ballot for