The Strife In My Life: ‘Give yourself a chance … when you’re not part of the problem, you become part of the solution’
Hi, my name is Darryl Thomas, and this is a short poem about my drug addiction. The poem describes the
Housing and homelessness in Kensington, Philadelphia. Reporting on affordability, evictions, encampments, gentrification and shelter access in the neighborhood.
Hi, my name is Darryl Thomas, and this is a short poem about my drug addiction. The poem describes the
Editor’s note: This story was updated on August 15, 2022. With the City of Philadelphia issuing its latest heat
Arts & Culture
At the root of every issue in Kensington is safety. Gun violence, addiction, trash, homelessness, and more… These issues, and
This letter was written by Tuesday Chalmers and Kayla Hoskinson for Kensington-area libraries. Chalmers and Hoskinson are library workers and
Kensington Voice recently spoke with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner over Zoom to discuss the efforts he and his office
On March 13, the gymnasium at the Community Center at Visitation on Lehigh Avenue was converted into an art gallery
Schools & Education
Updated on April 20, 2022 Kensington residents economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can receive financial assistance through Visitation B.
One Saturday, my 11-month-old and I walked up to the 3 bus stop at Kensington Avenue and Clearfield Street. The
Updated 12/22/22 The deadliest residential fire in Philadelphia’s modern history took the lives of nine children and
Hi, my name is Matthew Taveras. I am a member of Youth United for Change (YUC), a nonprofit youth organizing
*Editor’s Note: Jeremy’s last name was withheld for privacy reasons. Since May, Patrice Rogers has supported dozens of
*Editor’s note: Matt’s last name was withheld for privacy reasons. Content warning: This essay mentions substance-use disorder and
Brenda Mosley is a Kensington resident, block captain, NKCDC community connector, and the founder and executive director of the organization
Hello readers, my name is Antoinette Ellis. I am a citywide chapter member of Youth United for Change (YUC), a
Health & Wellness
For many Kensington residents, the cycle of the city clearing encampments with people experiencing homelessness and those encampments moving to
Harrowgate resident Sonja Bingham begins every day before sunrise with a shovel and broom in one hand and a 40-gallon
Sonja Bingham, residente de Harrowgate, comienza todos los días antes del amanecer con una pala y una escoba en una
On Wednesday night, at least six dozen Kensington community members marched through Clearfield and D Streets to a public City
Finding the right outlets to support Philly’s LGBTQIA+ communities mentally or physically can be difficult. That’s why we
Inspired by Kensington residents from Resolve Philly’s Sound OFF. With information from Don’t Call the Police, Philly Alt.
I was born on June 5, 1992 in Philadelphia and raised by my mother in a single-family household. I am
When will the city hear the cries of North Philadelphia and Kensington? In 2018, I wrote an open letter to
Help for the Hurdles, a new work-assistance program for people experiencing homelessness, is launching in Philadelphia this Friday. The goal