A first look at McPherson Square renovation plans, city to continue gathering input
After seeing the redesign plans for McPherson Square Park and Library, residents asked for more shade, and requested the library stay open during construction.
Community
Stories, events, and profiles of people, programs, and organizations building relationships and strengthening Kensington’s community life.
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Unity & Survival Program: ‘It’s very much about the community members taking care of each other, rather than just providing a service'
“Nilda, Nilda, Nilda…” That was the tune of the morning on June 9 outside what used to be St. Boniface
Free classes at Lillian Marrero Library pair cooking with English learning
“Don’t speak English” were the first words Ana María learned to say in English when she moved to Boston
Bookworms program connects students with a wide variety of needs
Last summer, Kensington Health Sciences Academy special education teacher Edward Colfer had an idea for a senior community service project:
Tiger Poets: "It's about ... being able to see what you have went through, and what you overcame"
“Strong, rowdy, teamwork, and loyal,” are the words that come to assistant coach Fantaja Jones’ mind to describe the members
Youth United for Change seeks to increase voter engagement with VOTA! project
Last summer, Elinetzy Pagan, a 2019 graduate from Kensington Health Sciences Academy (KHSA), was inspired after an encounter she had
Play Captains bring Playstreets to life in Kensington
In 2016, Rebecca Fabiano, the president of Fab Youth Philly, jumpstarted an idea that would take Philadelphia’s Playstreets one
Kensington cheerleaders: “We have a record to uphold, and we’re not going to fail for anybody”
On an early-June afternoon, chants of “T-I-G-E-R-S” echoed off the walls of a dance studio at the Kensington Creative &
Kensington Soccer Club: "My kids are here to stay"
Before moving to Bristol, PA, Blanca Ayala’s children were members of the Kensington Soccer Club for four years. But
Transitional housing program teaches life skills to youth in Kensington
Editor’s note: Names marked with an asterisk (*) are those of people who requested we use their first name only
Where are Kensington’s plant enthusiasts and gardeners?
Where are my fellow gardeners and plant enthusiasts? That’s what Kensington resident Hannah Riotto texted Kensington Voice earlier this
Wedding on East Monmouth: Kensington couple will marry outside Prevention Point to send message of hope
If an overdose occurs at Wilfredo Laboy and Cristina Pintor’s wedding, they’ll reverse it. When the El rumbles
Awilda Ocasio: 'The Mother Teresa of Kensington'
“Hello, my love!” — were the three words that sang from Awilda Ocasio’s lips when she entered a room. “She
