Here’s where to celebrate the winter holidays in Kensington
As the year comes to a close and another one begins, community members are celebrating their favorite holidays from Christmas,
Government & Policy
Government and policy news in Kensington, Philadelphia — city council, zoning, elections, public hearings and the decisions that shape the neighborhood.
En las elecciones intermedias del martes, los votantes del área de Kensington mencionaron el crimen, la basura, la falta de vivienda y el derecho al aborto como motivaciones para votar
Nota de la editora: Esta historia se publicó en inglés el 10 de noviembre de 2022 y ha sido actualizada
In Tuesday’s midterm elections, Kensington area voters cite crime, trash, homelessness, and abortion rights as motivations to vote
Updated 11/13/22 On Tuesday, Kensington area residents went to the polls to vote for the next Pennsylvania governor
Philly LGBTQ+ ‘champion’ inspires new school name and tradition in Kensington
Kensington’s Sheridan Elementary began the school year with a new name, Gloria Casarez Elementary School, and a Pride flag-raising
Goodbye, sweet summer camp: Here’s how Kensington area camps kept kids engaged and entertained this summer
Editor’s note: This introduction was written by Zari Tarazona. Despite repeated heat waves and rising violence, community organizations and
Kensington kids are loving the new summer programming in McPherson Square
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Billy Penn, a nonprofit newsroom at WHYY. Each day this summer,
Harrowgate residents wait years for Philly Parks and Rec tree removal: ‘It was my mission to get that tree down’
For approximately 10 years, next-door neighbors Crisalida Mejia and Silva Tina Lawson lived in fear that an overgrown tree towering
Philly library funding increase is a step in the right direction but falls short of what's needed.
This letter was written by Tuesday Chalmers and Kayla Hoskinson for Kensington-area libraries. Chalmers and Hoskinson are library workers and
Harrowgate hops into spring with a community festival and the Easter Bunny
The Harrowgate Civic Association hosted another seasonal festival at Harrowgate Park this April. The Harrowgate Spring Festival is the third
‘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
‘Being disabled doesn’t change the fact that your necessities are just as important as the next person.’
Editor’s Note: Darryl Thomas has lived in Norris Square for 15 years. He’s a regular contributor to our
Philly’s new district boundary at K&A is mind-boggling; now we're forced to start all over again
With each 10-year census, Philadelphia City Council adjusts their districts to stay mostly equal in size. Normally, it’s just
Harrowgate resident leads mural project at Scanlon Playground: ‘I would love to continue bringing communities together through art’
Funded by Mural Art’s Neighborhood Yes Fund, Harrowgate resident and Bensalem High School art teacher Carly Noella Najera helped
Kensington organizations celebrate the holiday season with Santa Claus, the Grinch, and shopping
The holiday season officially arrived in the Kensington area on Dec. 4 with winter festivities and a holiday market. The
Las organizaciones de Kensington celebran la temporada navideña con Santa Claus, el Grinch y las compras
La temporada navideña llegó oficialmente al área de Kensington el 4 de diciembre con las festividades de invierno y un
‘We want to keep the kids busy’: Free basketball camp provides North Philly youth with safe spaces for mentorship
On Friday, City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas wrapped up the ninth season of his annual youth basketball camp, hosted for one
Health & Wellness
‘It’s hard to picture … an endgame’: As the city clears Kensington encampments again, some question if it’s a long-term solution
For many Kensington residents, the cycle of the city clearing encampments with people experiencing homelessness and those encampments moving to
‘Es difícil imaginar … un plan final’: mientras la ciudad se prepara nuevamente para despejar los campamentos de Kensington, algunos se pregunt
Para muchos residentes de Kensington, el ciclo de la ciudad despejando campamentos con personas sin hogar y esos campamentos que
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
En Kensington, los residentes preguntan: ‘¿Por qué crees que esto es aceptable para nosotros?’
Sonja Bingham, residente de Harrowgate, comienza todos los días antes del amanecer con una pala y una escoba en una
Kensington to Mayor Kenney: 'You’re the captain of this ship, and you either have to sail the ship or step on down'
On Wednesday night, at least six dozen Kensington community members marched through Clearfield and D Streets to a public City
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
Alternatives to calling 911 in Philadelphia
Inspired by Kensington residents from Resolve Philly’s Sound OFF. With information from Don’t Call the Police, Philly Alt.