Accountability
When outreach workers arrived, the people staying in tents and structures on the 3000-3100 blocks of Kensington Avenue were gone.
By Emily Rizzo & Sammy Caiola
Clean Streets
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.
By Sammy Caiola
Accountability
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.
By Emily Rizzo
Clean Streets
Ridgway, who founded Harrowgate Civic Association about 10 years ago, now serves as the group’s vice president.
By Emily Rizzo
Arts & Culture
The Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden’s founder Pedro Ospina hopes the nature space can foster community connections.
By Siani Colón
Clean Streets
Twenty years ago, Julius Rivera and his neighbors were organizing to improve the conditions on their block in East Kensington.
By Siani Colón
Clean Streets
Editor’s Note: For this story, the student reporter talked to block captains outside of Kensington to explore solutions for
By Natalie Kerr
Clean Streets
On July 20, Kensington nonprofit Impact Services celebrated the completion of 48 new affordable housing units in a former carpet
By Siani Colón
Accountability
On Tuesday night, more than 20 top City officials and residents testified about quality of life issues in Harrowgate and
By Jillian Bauer-Reese
Clean Streets
Updated: 07/06/2023
When Jessica Shoffner moved from Kansas to Philadelphia back in 2008, she brought her country roots
By Daisie Cardona
Clean Streets
Abandoned lots, sidewalks and side yards that span between F and H streets on Westmoreland Street have seen some changes
By Nadiyah Timmons
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
By Siani Colón
There are two candidates running for Kensington’s City Council District 7 seat in the primary election on May 16.
By Siani Colón
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
By Siani Colón
Squeezing a 40-foot shipping container through the gate of the Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT) garden on Kensington Avenue was no
By Siani Colón
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
By Ramses Montes
Health & Wellness
This story is part of our Overcoming ACEs series, a journalism project highlighting North Philly’s solutions to America’s
By Ramses Montes
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
By Zari Tarazona
Clean Streets
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
By Kensington Voice & Daisie Cardona
In May, I shared my thoughts about the ongoing renovations to Norris Square Park. Although I looked forward to the
By Darryl A. Thomas
Our annual holiday shopping guide is filled with ideas for where to shop locally in Kensington, especially if you’re
By Kensington Voice Staff
Updated 11/13/22
On Tuesday, Kensington area residents went to the polls to vote for the next Pennsylvania governor
By Siani Colón & Zari Tarazona
Nota de la editora: Esta historia se publicó en inglés el 23 de septiembre de 2022 y se actualizó el
By Siani Colón