The Block Gives Back hosts annual Peace & Play Day in Harrowgate
Jesus Caraballo, a Harrowgate resident and parent, learned about the Peace & Play Day event after he noticed organizers setting
Clean Streets
Trash, dumping, cleanups and sanitation in Kensington, Philadelphia. Reporting on the fight to keep neighborhood streets clean and safe.
Arts & Culture
The safety issues we face in Kensington affect our children too; it's time we hear from them.
At the root of every issue in Kensington is safety. Gun violence, addiction, trash, homelessness, and more… These issues, and
Budget-friendly steps to becoming a sustainable business in Kensington
Sustainability is currently a buzzword. Many have the intention to do good for our environment but are deterred by the
Expanding Our Roots: Kensington community members celebrate community love and care through art
On March 13, the gymnasium at the Community Center at Visitation on Lehigh Avenue was converted into an art gallery
‘Because I love Kensington, I demand better from the City government.’
One Saturday, my 11-month-old and I walked up to the 3 bus stop at Kensington Avenue and Clearfield Street. The
Youth United for Change member describes the community-wide impact of addressing trash in Kensington
Hi! My name is Matthew Taveras. I am a member of an organization known as Youth United for Change (YUC)
A Kensington resident’s walk to school: ‘There is a visible disparity of where the City chooses to spend its money'
Hi, my name is Matthew Taveras. I am a member of Youth United for Change (YUC), a nonprofit youth organizing
A new kind of safe haven: ‘I see a person who just wants to be understood and loved’
*Editor’s Note: Jeremy’s last name was withheld for privacy reasons. Since May, Patrice Rogers has supported dozens of
'Things for me and my business, at the beginning of the pandemic, were tough'
Rafael Suarez Owner of Sharp City Barber Shop at 3089 Kensington Ave. Interviewed in September 2021 Editor’s Note: The
'We didn't know what the future held for the business as well as the community .'
John Armstrong Owner of Harrison Consultants Physical Therapy at 2034 E. Allegheny Ave. Interviewed in May 2021 Editor’s note:
'When something of this magnitude happens, the first people you want to talk to are your kids.'
Katherine Rivera Owner of Flip Out Productions, a gymnastics center at 2757 Frankford Ave. Interviewed in July 2021 Editor’s
‘Doing a campaign on trash allows us to build connections and secure victories in the community’
Hello readers, my name is Antoinette Ellis. I am a citywide chapter member of Youth United for Change (YUC), a
In Kensington, residents ask, ‘Why would you think this is acceptable for us?’
Harrowgate resident Sonja Bingham begins every day before sunrise with a shovel and broom in one hand and a 40-gallon
City announces first 20 Kensington Community Resilience Fund recipients
On July 14, Kensington, Harrowgate and Fairhill residents, city officials and local funders gathered at Harrowgate Park to announce the
Prevention Point Philadelphia hosts its first-ever community Pride event
Prevention Point Philadelphia hosted its first-ever LGBTQIA+ Pride event on June 25. As a public health organization founded on harm
‘I don't blame Mastbaum. I blame the School District of Philadelphia.’
My name is Brett Smith, and I am a Jules E. Mastbaum High School alum from the class of 2011.
‘This crisis affects the quality of life we have all worked hard to achieve in a city built on dreams.’
When will the city hear the cries of North Philadelphia and Kensington? In 2018, I wrote an open letter to
'The more the people, the greater it gets.'
Gloria “Smooches” Cartagena Resident, president of Somerset Neighbors for Better Living, and NKCDC Community Connector As far as the closure’
'We can get more done together than we can individually.'
Brenda Mosley Kensington resident, block captain of “The Village,” and NKCDC Community Connector The closure has affected a lot of
'The station closing is a symptom of a disease.'
Bill McKinney Kensington resident and executive director of New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) It impacts me directly because that
'We need more security; more street cleaning.'
Tim McCloskey Kensington resident Like everything else, it’s not just the closure itself — I understand that things need to
'When we remove a resource, other resources get stretched.'
Amy Liao Kensington resident and Esperanza Health Center employee Personally, I don’t usually use the Somerset Station. But I
'The community knows what's good for the community.'
Melissa Kucherich Resident and employee with New Kensington Community Development Corporation One, it pits people against each other. There’s