El defensor juvenil de LEAP, Bryan Belknap, se despide de la biblioteca McPherson
El 31 de agosto, la biblioteca McPherson Square perderá una fuerza impulsora detrás de su programación y defensa de la
Community Life
People, events and everyday life in Kensington, Philadelphia. Profiles of neighbors, local traditions and the organizations that bring the community together.
Schools & Education
LEAP Youth Advocate Bryan Belknap says goodbye to McPherson Library
Bryan Belknap, who for eight years has led the Literacy Enrichment After-School Program (LEAP), is leaving his position. His role was funded by a five-year contract with Impact Services, which is coming to an end.
Arts & Culture
Hundreds gather to remember Kensington anti-violence leader and youth advocate, “neighborhood hero”
In one of his final conversations, Randolph "Primo" White told a friend, "When I die, people are gonna remember me because of all the good deeds that I’ve done; they gonna remember me in these streets – how I was.”
Cientos de personas se reúnen para recordar al líder antiviolencia y defensor de los jóvenes de Kensington, “héroe del barrio”
Randolph White, quien desempeñó un papel fundamental en la creación del centro creativo y la organización pro juventud Ride Free, falleció en un accidente de moto el 22 de julio.
Propietario de un bar local determinado a crear una conexión comunitaria en Chuckles’ Bar & Grill
Jermaine Millhouse, actual propietario del bar, comparte su historia y esperanzas para Kensington.
Health & Wellness
Local bar owner determined to build community connection at Chuckles’ Bar & Grill
At Chuckles’ Bar & Grill, owner Jermaine Millhouse welcomes Kensington residents to relax, make connections, and share a laugh.
Clean Streets
Philly block captains seek unity, collaboration
Editor’s Note: For this story, the student reporter talked to block captains outside of Kensington to explore solutions for
Los capitanes de bloque de Filadelfia buscan unidad y colaboración
Los capitanes de bloque de Filadelfia están creando recursos y programas para combatir el aislamiento en sus vecindarios y expandir su impacto.
Clean Streets
Impact celebrates 48 new affordable housing units at A Street and Indiana Avenue in Kensington
On July 20, Kensington nonprofit Impact Services celebrated the completion of 48 new affordable housing units in a former carpet
El uso de drogas, el robo minorista y el saneamiento dominan la audiencia pública en Kensington
El martes por la noche, más de 20 altos funcionarios de la Ciudad y residentes testificaron sobre problemas de calidad
Community Life
Cornerstone Community Church offers free programs for Kensington youth
For over 40 years, the Cornerstone Community Church team has served the Kensington neighborhood through a shared love of Christianity
Schools & Education
Norris Square organization increases community access to free internet
Access to internet services is essential for people who live, work, and play in Philadelphia. However, the city’s digital
Policing & Jails
Law enforcement arrests 175, seizes $1.4 million in street drugs, 27 guns in Kensington
On Monday, City officials and law enforcement officers shared the results of a three-day multiagency operation targeting the open-air drug
Arts & Culture
Mastbaum High School student writes short story: ‘How the Rich Stay Rich’
Editor’s note: This story was submitted by a student at Jules E. Mastbaum High School through a community partnership
Kensington voters participate in Philly's historic but low turnout 2023 primary election
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We invited all the mayoral candidates to a forum in Kensington. Here’s who showed up.
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Kensington residents asked the 7th District Council candidates several questions at our forum. Here’s what they had to say.
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Two Harrowgate recreation centers celebrate renovations with ribbon cutting ceremonies
With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, Kensington-area youth now have more options on how to
Congreso hosts a 'Your Voice, Your Vote' bilingual conversation
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We asked Rebecca Rhynhart to write a job description for her managing director
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City Council District 7 candidates answer questions from the Kensington community
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City Council District 7 candidate Quetcy Lozada answers questions from the Kensington community
There are two candidates running for Kensington’s City Council District 7 seat in the primary election on May 16.
City Council District 7 candidate Andrés Celin answers questions from the Kensington community
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Scanlon’s figure skating season makes a final turn into its annual spring ice show
Earlier this month, families gathered at Scanlon Ice Rink to watch the Annual “Channel Surfing” Spring Ice Show. Children and