'The status quo of services doesn't work.'
Alfred Klosterman Resident and member of Harrowgate Civic Association It’s two stops away from my stop, and my stop’
Government & Policy
Government and policy news in Kensington, Philadelphia — city council, zoning, elections, public hearings and the decisions that shape the neighborhood.
Kensington community responds to SEPTA closing down Somerset Station
Update 04/01/21 4:40 p.m. – SEPTA will reopen Somerset Station on Monday, April 5 after two weeks
There’s a new rental assistance program for Philly youth aging out of foster care
Historically, Philadelphia hasn’t done the best job helping young people transition out of foster care and into stable, independent
Campout for Peace: Kensington activist sleeps outside to bring attention to rising gun violence in Philly
Every January since 2013, Rosalind Pichardo pitches a tent, rolls out a sleeping bag, and spends a blistering cold weekend
In Philly, vaccinations for people experiencing homelessness could start next week
Since COVID-19 hit Philadelphia last March, homeless service providers have faced shelter outbreaks, staff shortages, emotional exhaustion, and, at
New bilingual podcast ‘La Calle Project’ launches from West Kensington Ministry
Listen to “La Calle Project,” or The Street Project, and you’ll hear an unfiltered collection of Latinx voices from
Here's how Kensington voted in the 2020 general election
In an election with record-breaking voter registration in Philadelphia and the most ballots cast nationwide in U.S. history,
While harm reduction advocates continue to rally for an overdose prevention site in Kensington, federal lawyers push back in court
On Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit in Philadelphia heard arguments on whether Safehouse, a
For families involved in Philly's child welfare system, this program is building a safety net
The woman’s voice was flat and emotionless, delivering one-word answers — “Yeah,” “Alright,” and “Uh-huh, ” — that told April
Norris Square community reckons with an attempted break-in that resulted in a beloved community member’s arrest
Norris Square residents gathered on Thursday night to support Antonio “Tony” Gonzalez, a neighbor and local business owner, who was
‘They did not ask the questions that needed to be asked before they took action, and they arrested the wrong person.’
Adriana Rivera Norris Square resident, DJ at Half Time Good Times, treasurer of National Conference of Puerto Rican Women, and
‘We're here to put support behind one of our neighbors. He is a pillar of the community.’
Salem Snow NSCAN, former candidate for Congress Why are you at the rally tonight? We’re here to put support
‘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’
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
Kensington’s Election Day voting guide: Polling places, resources, and COVID-19
On Election Day, Kensington resident Sheila Rodríguez will walk across the street from her house to Lewis Elkin Elementary School
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
Everything you need to know about Kensington’s satellite election offices
Updated: 10/20/2020 12:19 p.m. The City of Philadelphia has opened 17 satellite election offices throughout the
How the Black stimulus package could impact Kensington
For months, Philadelphians have called on the city to address systemic racism. In response, Councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez is attempting
For Philly’s nonbinary and transgender school staff, name changes are impossible without legal documentation.
Kensington English teacher Maddie Luebbert is open about their nonbinary identity with students and colleagues. But the School District of
Here are six ways to avoid eviction in Philadelphia
On Sept. 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordered a nationwide eviction moratorium to temporarily prevent renters from
Philadelphia homeowners: Apply for these two Philadelphia tax exemption programs this weekend
Philadelphia homeowners struggling to pay their property taxes may be eligible for the city’s tax freeze and exemption programs.
"My street has been an open-air heroin market for some years now and it is a living hell to live in that kind of situation."
Alfred Klosterman, Harrowgate resident and Harrowgate Civic Association member Editor’s note: The responses have been edited for clarity and
"We really need to consider the impact that the conditions in Kensington are having on our next generation."
As part of our Community Listening Post series, community members respond to a set of questions about an issue affecting