Philly’s school safety program to shield kids from violence was working. So where did it go?
A key violence prevention program disappeared from schools across Philly this fall, including in Kensington—just when students needed it most.
Housing & Homelessness
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In Philly, how will the 2020 Census count people experiencing homelessness?
The last time Robert Clark filled out the United States Census form, he had a well-paying job, a house, and
New veterans’ housing facility in Kensington relieves pressure so residents can focus on their passions
As a child, Harry Wilson had a love for writing. But after he enlisted in the military in 1972, he
Transitional housing program teaches life skills to youth in Kensington
Editor’s note: Names marked with an asterisk (*) are those of people who requested we use their first name only
Should Kensington adopt these ideas to address homelessness?
While Kensington and the City of Philadelphia as a whole face unique barriers to making sure all residents have quality
How hard is it to convert vacant buildings into safe, affordable homes for people in need?
Before Miguel Diaz purchased and renovated an abandoned house on Potter Street in Kensington, he worried he could never afford
This organization has an 85% housing retention rate
Editor’s note: Names marked with an asterisk (*) are those of people who requested we use their first name only