‘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
Community Life
People, events and everyday life in Kensington, Philadelphia. Profiles of neighbors, local traditions and the organizations that bring the community together.
‘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.
Elección 2020: los votantes de Kensington comparten sus perspectivas en las urnas
El día de las elecciones, los votantes de Kensington hicieron filas en las escuelas locales, los centros de recreación y
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
'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’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
A Kensington bookstore and local nonprofit brought a goat-filled play to Sunflower Philly
Local Kensington bookstore The Head and The Hand, partnered with The Philly Goat Project on Saturday to turn a classic
The Ruth Street Community Garden kicks off the fall season with Halloween festivities
Three months ago, The Ruth Street Community Garden was an abandoned lot with milk crates, trash, and painted-over graffiti. On
Trash pile-ups and illegal dumping in Kensington: ‘Why is it our responsibility to then jump in and fend for ourselves?’
When it comes to keeping Philadelphia clean, wealthier neighborhoods like Center City are continually ranked among the cleanest areas in
Guía para las elecciones generales de 2020 en Filadelfia para aquellos que procrastinan
Nota de la editora: Esta guía se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrita por el personal de Billy Penn
Todo lo que necesita saber sobre las oficinas electorales satélite de Kensington
Actualizado: 20/10/2020 12:19 p.m. La ciudad de Filadelfia ha abierto 17 oficinas electorales satélite en toda
HUNE and Thomas Jefferson University are building a park from scratch in Norris Square
Fairhill resident Christina Stewart doesn’t visit neighborhood parks with her kids. Due to scattered needles and gun violence in
Pregunta de la boleta electoral: ¿Debería Filadelfia renovar su comisión de supervisión policial para ser más estructurada y poderosa?
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por Max Marin para Billy Penn.
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
¿Debería el Ayuntamiento de Filadelfia tener su propia oficina para abogar por las víctimas del crimen?
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por Max Marin para Billy Penn.
¿Debería Filadelfia pedir prestado $ 134 millones para financiar mejoras de tránsito, parques y saneamiento?
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por Michaela Winberg para Billy Penn.
¿Debería Filadelfia constitucionalmente abolir la práctica de detener y registrar (“stop and frisk”)? ¿Haría una diferencia?
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por Layla A. Jones para Billy