'The community knows what's good for the community.'
Melissa Kucherich Resident and employee with New Kensington Community Development Corporation One, it pits people against each other. There’s
Housing and homelessness in Kensington, Philadelphia. Reporting on affordability, evictions, encampments, gentrification and shelter access in the neighborhood.
Melissa Kucherich Resident and employee with New Kensington Community Development Corporation One, it pits people against each other. There’s
Update 04/01/21 4:40 p.m. – SEPTA will reopen Somerset Station on Monday, April 5 after two weeks
I started writing poetry 13 years ago when I was in middle school, but it wasn’t until ninth grade
After some operational changes and closures due to COVID-19, a small thrift store tucked away on Kensington Avenue is
Históricamente, Filadelfia no ha hecho el mejor trabajo para ayudar a los jóvenes a hacer la transición del sistema de
Historically, Philadelphia hasn’t done the best job helping young people transition out of foster care and into stable, independent
Matthew Ward is a preparer. Having run his own contracting business for about 15 years, Ward is used to being
My name is Darryl A. Thomas, and I have lived in the Kensington community for almost 14 years. I moved
Since COVID-19 hit Philadelphia last March, homeless service providers have faced shelter outbreaks, staff shortages, emotional exhaustion, and, at
Desde que el COVID-19 golpeó Filadelfia en marzo pasado, los proveedores de servicios para personas sin hogar se han
Chelsea Chamroeun Philadelphia Overdose Prevention Network member Why are you here at the rally today? I would love for today’
Norris Square residents gathered on Thursday night to support Antonio “Tony” Gonzalez, a neighbor and local business owner, who was
Shakeila Belle Age: 27 Neighborhood: Kensington Occupation: Massage therapist Why are you voting? I don’t like Trump and it’
Three months ago, The Ruth Street Community Garden was an abandoned lot with milk crates, trash, and painted-over graffiti.
For months, Philadelphians have called on the city to address systemic racism. In response, Councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez is attempting
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por por Jonathan Lai para The
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por Michaelle Bond para The Philadelphia
On Sept. 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordered a nationwide eviction moratorium to temporarily prevent renters from
Philadelphia homeowners struggling to pay their property taxes may be eligible for the city’s tax freeze and exemption programs.
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por Claire Wolters para Kensington Voice.
In the decade that Michael has spent living in Kensington, he has experienced periods of homelessness, causing him to rely
Two North Philadelphia homelessness prevention and housing organizations are using a newly awarded grant to support low-income Hispanic and
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por Staff Reports, para The Inquirer.