Philly launches $600K emergency grants to aid small grocers hit by SNAP shutdown
Applications are open through Dec. 31 on the Merchants Fund website. Priority will go to small, locally owned retailers operating in low-income neighborhoods.
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 like Trump and it’s really important to vote right now, especially for my kind — for Black people.'
Shakeila Belle Age: 27 Neighborhood: Kensington Occupation: Massage therapist Why are you voting? I don’t like Trump and it’
‘I’m voting to knock out Trump. We’re going to get him out of here.’
Scott Gonzalez Age: 39 Neighborhood: Kensington Why are you voting? I’m voting to knock out Trump. We’re going
‘I'm hoping that this vote will change everything, and that my vote will make the difference.’
Julia Smith Age: 66 Neighborhood: Kensington Why are you voting? The presidential election is the most important thing for me.
‘I'm not voting for his personality. He's not a godly person or anything like that, but his policies are why I'm voting.’
Burton Gates Age: 49 Neighborhood: Kensington Occupation: Pastor Why are you voting? Well, I grew up in America. My father
‘I’ve always voted pretty much every election, but for this one, I wanted to get to the polls right at 7 a.m. in case something would go funny.’
Katelyn Reiersen Age: 33 Neighborhood: Kensington Occupation: Bartender Why are you voting? It seems extra important [to vote] this time
‘I’m voting because I want to get Trump out of the presidency.’
Glorice Bervine Age: 70 Neighborhood: Kensington Occupation: Sales associate Why are you voting? I’m voting because I want to
Kensington’s Election Day voting guide: Polling places, resources, and COVID-19
On Election Day, Kensington resident Sheila Rodríguez will walk across the street from her house to Lewis Elkin Elementary School
Everything you need to know about Kensington’s satellite election offices
Updated: 10/20/2020 12:19 p.m. The City of Philadelphia has opened 17 satellite election offices throughout the
Philly school district staff can now change their names on Google Classroom and Zoom, without legal documentation
School District of Philadelphia staff can now permanently change their names and pronouns on Google Classroom and Zoom following an
How the Black stimulus package could impact Kensington
For months, Philadelphians have called on the city to address systemic racism. In response, Councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez is attempting to
For Philly’s nonbinary and transgender school staff, name changes are impossible without legal documentation.
Kensington English teacher Maddie Luebbert is open about their nonbinary identity with students and colleagues. But the School District of
Philadelphia homeowners: Apply for these two Philadelphia tax exemption programs this weekend
Philadelphia homeowners struggling to pay their property taxes may be eligible for the city’s tax freeze and exemption programs.