A new kind of safe haven: ‘I see a person who just wants to be understood and loved’
*Editor’s Note: Jeremy’s last name was withheld for privacy reasons. Since May, Patrice Rogers has supported dozens of
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Health news in Kensington, Philadelphia — covering the opioid crisis, addiction and recovery, mental health, harm reduction, healthcare access and food resources.
Residente sin vivienda encuentra apoyo en el refugio seguro de Kensington: ‘Vine aquí para estar en un ataúd, y ella me sacudió el polvo, secó m
*Nota de la editora: el apellido de Matt fue ocultado por razones de privacidad. Advertencia de contenido: este ensayo menciona
Unhoused resident finds support at Kensington safe haven: ‘I came out here to be in a coffin, and she brushed the dust off, dried my tears, and help
*Editor’s note: Matt’s last name was withheld for privacy reasons. Content warning: This essay mentions substance-use disorder
‘Kensington: A Village of Soldiers’ highlights community resilience
Brenda Mosley is a Kensington resident, block captain, NKCDC community connector, and the founder and executive director of the organization
Grief and loss: These new programs in Kensington help mothers and fathers heal
Kensington resident Brenda Mosley is on a mission to help mothers and fathers deal with the grief of losing a
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Kensington business owners on pandemic recovery: ‘Things are getting better slowly, but we have a long way to go’
For the past four years, Sonny Heff and his wife have run the Kensington Mini Mart, a corner store across
'People needed their jobs.'
Brad Tabaac Owner of Friendly Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy at 2258 N. Front St. Interviewed in July 2021 Editor’s
Streetwear for Survivors: ‘Art is our most universal language, and I see clothing as a language in its own right’
Art is our most universal language, and I see clothing as a language in its own right. It’s a
Streetwear for Survivors: ‘El arte es nuestro lenguaje más universal y veo a la ropa como un lenguaje por derecho propio’
El arte es nuestro lenguaje más universal y veo a la ropa como un lenguaje por derecho propio. Es un
Still unsure about the COVID-19 vaccine? Hear what your neighbors & local health workers have to say
When Harrowgate and Kensington residents Darlene Burton and Carmen Tejada were first eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, they
¿Aún no estás seguro de la vacuna contra el COVID-19? Escuche lo que sus vecinos y trabajadores de salud locales tienen que decir
Cuando las residentes de Harrowgate y Kensington, Darlene Burton y Carmen Tejada, fueron elegibles por primera vez para recibir la
Guía de recursos alimentarios: Donde los residentes de Kensington pueden acceder a despensas de alimentos, sitios de distribución de comidas, refrigeradores comunitarios y más
Las organizaciones comunitarias y las personas de los vecindarios de Kensington, Harrowgate, Norris Square y Fairhill regularmente se cuidan unos
Food resources guide: Where Kensington residents can access food pantries, meal distribution sites, community fridges, and more
Community organizations and individuals throughout the neighborhoods of Kensington, Harrowgate, Norris Square and Fairhill regularly take care of each other
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‘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
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-
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
Prevention Point Philadelphia hosts its first-ever community Pride event
Prevention Point Philadelphia hosted its first-ever LGBTQIA+ Pride event on June 25. As a public health organization founded on
Prevention Point Philadelphia organiza su primer evento comunitario del Orgullo LGBTQIA+
Prevention Point Philadelphia organizó por primera vez su evento del Orgullo LGBTQIA+ el 25 de junio. Como organización de salud
Dónde encontrar recursos LGBTQIA+ en Filadelfia
Encontrar los medios adecuados para apoyar a las comunidades LGBTQIA+ de Filadelfia mentalmente o físicamente puede ser difícil. Es por
Kensington resident’s poem on the nine rules of living
Drew Watson is 35 years old. Raised in Kensington, he grew up with his four brothers and father. Watson had
Where to find LGBTQIA+ resources in Philadelphia
Finding the right outlets to support Philly’s LGBTQIA+ communities mentally or physically can be difficult. That’s why we
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.
‘El sistema de escuelas públicas no moldea a los adultos jóvenes para que estén solos en el mundo real’.
Mi nombre es Sabrina Lacend, soy una mujer de 28 años y una madre trabajadora. Hoy, en mi viaje por