Guides & Resources
Kensington libraries give to their communities every day. Here’s how you can give back.
Sara Palmer, the supervisor at the Kensington Library and a union member of AFSCME DC 47, works full-time at the
Guides & Resources
Free guides and resources for Kensington residents — including how-to explainers, service directories, voting guides and event listings for North Philadelphia.
Health & Wellness
These six Kensington parks are getting money from the opioid settlement
Guides & Resources
5 things you need to know about voting in the Philly primary election on May 16
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
Are you a Philly parent? Here’s some community resources to make your job a little easier.
This story is part of our Overcoming ACEs series, a journalism project highlighting North Philly’s solutions to America’s
First time voting? Recently changed your name? Here’s how to register to vote in Philadelphia.
Editor’s Note: The reporter listed above trained ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, to collaboratively write this story, which was edited
You can vote by mail for any reason. Here’s how to apply for a mail-in ballot.
Editor’s Note: The reporter listed above trained ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, to collaboratively write this story, which was edited
5 things you need to know about the Philly primary election before May 1.
Editor’s Note: The reporter listed above trained ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, to collaboratively write this story, which was edited
All-ages community art contest: $1,500 in prizes for ‘My vision for Kensington’
We are so excited to launch our second art contest, with the theme: “My vision for Kensington.” We saw this
Kensington news brief: Girl Scouts troop, Kensington Mayoral Forum, and Walgreens closure
Need a roundup of the local news impacting Kensington? Kensington Voice is publishing weekly news updates to increase community information.
Trees are a vital part of our environment. Here's how to support tree efforts.
The majority of Kensington doesn’t have enough street trees compared to other neighborhoods in the city. However, there are
Philadelphia resources for people in recovery or addiction: A community-vetted local guide
Editor’s Note: This resource was originally published by the nonprofit newsroom Billy Penn. The easiest-to-find addiction resources are often
SEPTA buses: 6 things to know about the proposed route changes
Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Jan. 25, 2023 SEPTA’s bus routes are getting a complete overhaul
Take a book, leave a book: Where to find little libraries around Kensington
Free little libraries have the potential to transform a neighborhood’s reading resources. Usually recognizable by their small wooden structures
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,
Kensington's 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Our annual holiday shopping guide is filled with ideas for where to shop locally in Kensington, especially if you’re
Here's where to find fun fall events in Kensington
The fall months are full of events honoring seasonal celebrations such as the autumn harvest, Halloween, and Día de los
Where to find free food and produce in Kensington this fall
Harvest season has begun in Philadelphia. Many Kensington community gardens, food distributions, and food pantries will be overflowing with fresh
Where to get free school supplies in (mostly North) Philly, plus where to donate school supplies, too
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 11, 2022, and updated on Aug. 24, 2022. As summer
Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Kensington, plus answers to your FAQs
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on Aug. 3, 2021, and updated on Aug. 10, 2022. Philadelphia’s
Need home repairs? Here’s where to start looking in Philadelphia.
For several years, Kensington resident Carlos Mitti was unable to access his basement or safely use his shower. Affordable, quick
Free Library’s Lillian Marrero remains closed for 19th day due to stolen HVAC parts, but cooling center is open
As the City’s first 2022 heat health emergency went into effect, the Free Library’s Lillian Marrero branch remained
Keeping cool in Kensington: What to expect from the heat and how to stay safe as temperatures rise
Editor’s note: This story was updated on August 15, 2022. With the City of Philadelphia issuing its latest heat
Free, all-ages community art contest: $2,500 in cash prizes
We are so excited that you’re here for Kensington Voice’s first art contest! We saw this project as
Where to get free smoke detectors and batteries installed in Philly
Updated 12/22/22 The deadliest residential fire in Philadelphia’s modern history took the lives of nine children and