'We can get more done together than we can individually.'
Brenda Mosley Kensington resident, block captain of “The Village,” and NKCDC Community Connector The closure has affected a lot of
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'The status quo of services doesn't work.'
Alfred Klosterman Resident and member of Harrowgate Civic Association It’s two stops away from my stop, and my stop’
'Create a space for all of us to convene ... and help solve some of this'
Jackie Saez Former Kensington resident and Sunday Suppers program manager [It affects] people who I know who live in the
'The station closing is a symptom of a disease.'
Bill McKinney Kensington resident and executive director of New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) It impacts me directly because that
'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
Kensington community responds to SEPTA closing down Somerset Station
Update 04/01/21 4:40 p.m. – SEPTA will reopen Somerset Station on Monday, April 5 after two weeks
This Kensington resident is responding to gentrification in her neighborhood through poetry
I started writing poetry 13 years ago when I was in middle school, but it wasn’t until ninth grade
This thrift store is offering free clothes and homegoods to Kensington residents
After some operational changes and closures due to COVID-19, a small thrift store tucked away on Kensington Avenue is open
Hay un nuevo programa de asistencia de alquiler para jóvenes de Filadelfia que salen del sistema de cuidado de crianza
Históricamente, Filadelfia no ha hecho el mejor trabajo para ayudar a los jóvenes a hacer la transición del sistema de
There’s a new rental assistance program for Philly youth aging out of foster care
Historically, Philadelphia hasn’t done the best job helping young people transition out of foster care and into stable, independent
Philly vaccination clinic for people experiencing homelessness launches at the Hub of Hope
Matthew Ward is a preparer. Having run his own contracting business for about 15 years, Ward is used to being
Kensington community member: ‘A mind is a terrible thing to waste, and you are never too old to learn’
My name is Darryl A. Thomas, and I have lived in the Kensington community for almost 14 years. I moved
In Philly, vaccinations for people experiencing homelessness could start next week
Since COVID-19 hit Philadelphia last March, homeless service providers have faced shelter outbreaks, staff shortages, emotional exhaustion, and, at times,
Las vacunas para las personas sin hogar en Filadelfia podrían comenzar la próxima semana
Desde que el COVID-19 golpeó Filadelfia en marzo pasado, los proveedores de servicios para personas sin hogar se han enfrentado
'This could really set the precedent for the rest of the country.'
Chelsea Chamroeun Philadelphia Overdose Prevention Network member Why are you here at the rally today? I would love for today’
Norris Square community reckons with an attempted break-in that resulted in a beloved community member’s arrest
Norris Square residents gathered on Thursday night to support Antonio “Tony” Gonzalez, a neighbor and local business owner, who was
'I don’t like Trump and it’s really important to vote right now, especially for my kind — for Black people.'
Shakeila Belle Age: 27 Neighborhood: Kensington Occupation: Massage therapist Why are you voting? I don’t like Trump and it’
The Ruth Street Community Garden kicks off the fall season with Halloween festivities
Three months ago, The Ruth Street Community Garden was an abandoned lot with milk crates, trash, and painted-over graffiti. On
How the Black stimulus package could impact Kensington
For months, Philadelphians have called on the city to address systemic racism. In response, Councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez is attempting to
Filadelfia abrirá 17 lugares de votación temprana en toda la ciudad. Aquí es donde estarán localizadas.
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por por Jonathan Lai para The
Guía de derechos de los inquilinos: Avisos de desalojo y la moratoria de desalojo
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por Michaelle Bond para The Philadelphia
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
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.