Kensington’s 2020 Last-Minute Gift Guide
Ending a year like no other, the 2020 holiday season is… different, to say the least. For many, the pandemic
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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, Kensington
‘I'm hoping that this vote will change everything, and that my vote will make the difference.’
Julia Smith Age: 66 Neighborhood: Kensington Why are you voting? The presidential election is the most important thing for me.
Guía de votación para el día de las elecciones en Kensington: centros de votación, recursos y COVID-19
El día de las elecciones, Sheila Rodríguez, residente de Kensington, cruzará la calle desde su casa para ir a la
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
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
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
Propietarios de Filadelfia: Este fin de semana soliciten estos dos programas de exención de impuestos de Filadelfia
Los propietarios de Filadelfia que tienen dificultades pagando sus impuestos sobre la propiedad podrían ser elegibles para los programas de
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.
El Departamento de Vía Pública de Filadelfia reanuda el horario normal de recolección de basura
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por Melissa Mitman para Metro Philadelphia.
"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
PECO urges low-income customers affected by COVID-19 to apply to PA’s LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program
When Kensington resident Verlonda Bagnall heard that the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) extended the LIHEAP utility cost assistance
Hay un nuevo programa de subvenciones COVID-19 para negocios 'históricamente desfavorecidos' en Pensilvania
MUCHOS PROPIETARIOS DE PEQUEÑOS NEGOCIOS necesitan asistencia financiera para reabrir o seguir operando después del cierre comercial por COVID-19 de
"You can't continue to say, 'Okay, well, I fell over this bump because I didn't step high enough...' The problem is the bump."
John Gladden, Kensington community member Editor’s note: The responses have been edited for clarity and conciseness. What do you
Here are 7 places where you can donate clothes in Philly
Many donation centers in Philadelphia are slowly reopening after months of non-essential businesses being closed as a safety measure against
Hey, Kensington: Here's a list of online resources the Free Library is offering while they're closed
The Free Library of Philadelphia branches are physically closed due to COVID-19 but many librarians and staffers are still providing
Hola, Kensington: aquí está una lista de recursos en línea que ofrece la Free Library mientras está cerrada
Las sucursales de la Free Library of Philadelphia están físicamente cerradas debido a COVID-19, pero muchos bibliotecarios y empleados todavía
Raised in Kensington, this National Guard sergeant was stationed down the street from his childhood home
When Sergeant Kyle Melnick-Hoffman joined the Pennsylvania National Guard in 2009, he never thought he’d be stationed in Kensington
12 respuestas a las preguntas que tienen los trabajadores independientes y los trabajadores por cuenta propia sobre la Asistencia de Desempleo por la
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés por Alyssa Biederman para Generocity. Fue traducido por Diana
Where you can drop off your 2020 primary election mail-in ballot in Philly
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be nearly 80% fewer polling places in Philadelphia during the 2020 primary election
Here’s what Kensington's community organizations need from you
Kensington Voice wants to know how people can help community organizations get through this time. What does your organization need?
La pandemia podría provocar un aumento de ejecuciones hipotecarias, pero en Filadelfia, la ayuda está a sólo una llamada de distancia
Nota de la editora: Este artículo fue originalmente publicado en inglés por Meir Rinde para WHYY. Fue traducido por Diana
Overdose reversals during COVID-19 pandemic pose new challenges, fears for the harm reduction community
In the last few years, Roz Pichardo has reversed hundreds of overdoses. But about three weeks ago was one of