Government & Policy
Port Richmond fire company Engine 6 returns after 16 years
Mayor Parker, Fire Commissioner Thompson, other city officials, and community members gather to celebrate the engine company’s return.
People, events and everyday life in Kensington, Philadelphia. Profiles of neighbors, local traditions and the organizations that bring the community together.
The Kensington Engagement Center is a hub for community connection and better resource access as part of the organization’s “Co-Creating Kensington” process.
Government & Policy
Mayor Parker, Fire Commissioner Thompson, other city officials, and community members gather to celebrate the engine company’s return.
Community Life
La crisis que enfrentan las escuelas del vecindario y que intentan corregir está traumatizando a los estudiantes.
Immigration
Access to green spaces have been shown to improve mental health and decrease neighborhood violence.
Arts & Culture
This year’s gift guide features a mix of new and returning businesses, plus local toy drives and organizations you can support this season.
Arts & Culture
Through non-profit organizations Rock to the Future and As I Plant This Seed, youth build production skills and community.
Community Life
The park got 11 new trees in an effort to beautify the neighborhood and increase tree coverage.
Public Space
From Fairhill to Harrowgate to Hunting Park to Juniata to Kensington, poll workers reported increased turnout during Tuesday's election.
Community Life
Voters arrived at the Tomaszewski Funeral Home in Port Richmond with concerns about various issues Tuesday morning, including public safety, immigration, and health care.
Housing & Shelter
Kensington resident Gwen Collier-Jefferson advocated for NKCDC to open a polling place due to challenges people reported finding the previous location.
Clean Streets
Local musician and vocal coach shares her story of triumph in overcoming personal challenges while making a significant impact on Philadelphia's music scene.
Arts & Culture
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Small Business
Thomas Sheridan is opening a grocery store on Kensington Avenue near Tioga Street with the community and small, local businesses in mind.
Clean Streets
The new Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge (PAATC) center is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with plans to eventually offer nighttime hours.
Kids in Kensington
Engaging with people who deal drugs is key to breaking up Kensington’s open-air drug market, but city leaders have overlooked this population while creating new law enforcement strategies for the neighborhood, says Ride Free.
Public Space
Impact Services hosted an “End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway” at Hissey Playground on Indiana Avenue and C Street.
Community Life
The event was hosted by District 7 Councilmember Quetcy Lozada's office.
Government & Policy
The event was sponsored by the Harrowgate Civic Association, Impact Services, Kensington Corridor Trust, and Ride Free.
Clean Streets
Researchers are studying whether therapeutic writing exercises and cash incentives help motivate women with a history of drug use to continue taking PrEP and decrease their illicit drug use.
Public Space
Community members gathered for a special event celebrating the arrival of Roberto Lugo’s first sculpture installation.
Housing & Shelter
Streets were closed from Kensington Avenue to Emerald Street and Orleans to Somerset streets.
Health & Wellness
The medical services that the zoning exception would impact include HIV and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing and treatment, HIV medication, substance use treatment, and wound care.
Government & Policy
Police leaders and prosecutors provided additional details about the incident during a news conference Monday at PPD headquarters.
Arts & Culture
Artist Victor Sgro, who is in recovery, said he hopes his mural inspires others who are still struggling with opioid addiction.