Immigration news in Kensington, Philadelphia — covering ICE enforcement, immigrant rights, deportation and the Latino and immigrant communities in North Philadelphia.
Patrick Heron, who faces over 200 sex crime charges, worked as a police officer for the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) for 24 years before resigning in 2019. During that time, Heron worked for the 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 39th precincts, a spokesperson for the PPD said.
Arts & Culture
On Thursday, community leaders pushed for increased police accountability and transparency. Some called for stronger leadership from Mayor Jim Kenney. Others focused on John McNesby, the president of Philly’s police union, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).
Schools & Education
Access to internet services is essential for people who live, work, and play in Philadelphia. However, the city’s digital
Drumroll, please! The results are in. Our election-themed art contest, “My vision for Kensington” has come to an end.
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
At about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, two police officers wheeled their bikes into the Walgreens at Kensington and Allegheny
Nota de la editora: Esta historia fue publicada originalmente por el periódico local Metro Philadelphia. Al crecer en Juniata, Michelle
Nota de la editora: Esta introducción fue escrita por Zari Tarazona. A pesar de las repetidas olas de calor y
Nota de la editora: Esta historia se publicó en español el 22 de octubre y se actualizó el 25 de
What you’ll do Kensington Voice is looking for a community behavioral health reporter who cares about positive health outcomes
Nota de la editora: Esta historia se publicó originalmente en WHYY. Durante 45 minutos, los niños en la cuadra 1900
Esta historia fue escrita por un estudiante de secundaria de Filadelfia como parte del programa de verano WorkReady de Philadelphia
Nota de la editora: Esta historia se publicó originalmente en inglés el 11 de agosto de 2022, y se actualizó
Jesús Caraballo, un padre y residente de Harrowgate, se enteró del evento del Día de la Paz y el Juego
This story was written by a Philadelphia high school student as part of the Philadelphia Youth Network’s summer WorkReady
Cuando el chef propietario de Cantina La Martina, Dionicio Jiménez, llegó por primera vez a Filadelfia a fines de la
When Cantina La Martina owner chef Dionicio Jimenez first arrived in Philadelphia in the late 1990s, he didn’t expect
Policing & Jails
Families in Kensington went through what may have been one of the hardest seasons of a lifetime in spring 2020.
Zhi Zhang Propietaria de China Show Co., una tienda minorista en 3061 Kensington Ave. Septiembre de 2021 Nota de la
Katherine Rivera Dueña de Flip Out Productions, un centro de gimnasia en 2757 Frankford Ave. Julio de 2021 Nota de
Editorial Intern – Spring 2022 About us Kensington Voice is a community-driven newsroom serving the heart of Kensington in North Philadelphia.
Zhi Zhang Owner of China Show Co., a retail store at 3061 Kensington Ave. Interviewed in September 2021 Editor’s
