Clean Streets
Where to find urban farms and gardens in Kensington
Updated: 07/06/2023 When Jessica Shoffner moved from Kansas to Philadelphia back in 2008, she brought her country roots
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Clean Streets
Updated: 07/06/2023 When Jessica Shoffner moved from Kansas to Philadelphia back in 2008, she brought her country roots
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On Wednesday, the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) announced that six neighborhood parks will receive funding from the City&
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Sara Palmer, the supervisor at the Kensington Library and a union member of AFSCME DC 47, works full-time at the
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
This story is part of our Overcoming ACEs series, a journalism project highlighting North Philly’s solutions to America’s
Editor’s Note: The reporter listed above trained ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, to collaboratively write this story, which was edited
Editor’s Note: The reporter listed above trained ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, to collaboratively write this story, which was edited
Editor’s Note: The reporter listed above trained ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, to collaboratively write this story, which was edited
We are so excited to launch our second art contest, with the theme: “My vision for Kensington.” We saw this
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The majority of Kensington doesn’t have enough street trees compared to other neighborhoods in the city. However, there are
Editor’s Note: This resource was originally published by the nonprofit newsroom Billy Penn. The easiest-to-find addiction resources are often
Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Jan. 25, 2023 SEPTA’s bus routes are getting a complete overhaul
Free little libraries have the potential to transform a neighborhood’s reading resources. Usually recognizable by their small wooden structures
As the year comes to a close and another one begins, community members are celebrating their favorite holidays from Christmas,
Our annual holiday shopping guide is filled with ideas for where to shop locally in Kensington, especially if you’re
The fall months are full of events honoring seasonal celebrations such as the autumn harvest, Halloween, and Día de los
Harvest season has begun in Philadelphia. Many Kensington community gardens, food distributions and food pantries will be overflowing with fresh
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 11, 2022 and updated on Aug. 24, 2022. As summer
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on Aug. 3, 2021 and updated on Aug. 10, 2022. Philadelphia’s
For several years, Kensington resident Carlos Mitti was unable to access his basement or safely use his shower. Affordable, quick
As the City’s first 2022 heat health emergency went into effect, the Free Library’s Lillian Marrero branch remained
Editor’s note: This story was updated on August 15, 2022. With the City of Philadelphia issuing its latest heat