Trash, dumping, cleanups and sanitation in Kensington, Philadelphia. Reporting on the fight to keep neighborhood streets clean and safe.
Following an encampment sweep on the 3000 and 3100 blocks of Kensington Avenue Wednesday, police have flooded the area, leading residents and activists to wonder when a law enforcement crackdown is coming
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When outreach workers arrived, the people staying in tents and structures on the 3000-3100 blocks of Kensington Avenue were gone.
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A new city program that hires a professional cleaning service to handle blood and other remains after outdoor shootings launched this month in the 25th police district.
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While Philly's police commissioner said the first phase will begin after an encampment sweep scheduled for May 8, the city’s managing director said “we don’t have enough beds” to offer those who need addiction treatment and related services.
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Ridgway, who founded Harrowgate Civic Association about 10 years ago, now serves as the group’s vice president.
Arts & Culture
The Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden’s founder Pedro Ospina hopes the nature space can foster community connections.
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Twenty years ago, Julius Rivera and his neighbors were organizing to improve the conditions on their block in East Kensington.
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Editor’s Note: For this story, the student reporter talked to block captains outside of Kensington to explore solutions for
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On July 20, Kensington nonprofit Impact Services celebrated the completion of 48 new affordable housing units in a former carpet
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On Tuesday night, more than 20 top City officials and residents testified about quality of life issues in Harrowgate and
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Updated: 07/06/2023 When Jessica Shoffner moved from Kansas to Philadelphia back in 2008, she brought her country roots
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Abandoned lots, sidewalks and side yards that span between F and H streets on Westmoreland Street have seen some changes
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There are two candidates running for Kensington’s City Council District 7 seat in the primary election on May 16.
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Squeezing a 40-foot shipping container through the gate of the Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT) garden on Kensington Avenue was no
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Health & Wellness
This story is part of our Overcoming ACEs series, a journalism project highlighting North Philly’s solutions to America’s
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
Clean Streets
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
In May, I shared my thoughts about the ongoing renovations to Norris Square Park. Although I looked forward to the
Our annual holiday shopping guide is filled with ideas for where to shop locally in Kensington, especially if you’re
Updated 11/13/22 On Tuesday, Kensington area residents went to the polls to vote for the next Pennsylvania governor
Nota de la editora: Esta historia se publicó en inglés el 23 de septiembre de 2022 y se actualizó el
