Where to find LGBTQIA+ resources in Philadelphia
Finding the right outlets to support Philly’s LGBTQIA+ communities mentally or physically can be difficult. That’s why we
Immigration
Immigration news in Kensington, Philadelphia — covering ICE enforcement, immigrant rights, deportation and the Latino and immigrant communities in North Philadelphia.
Alternatives to calling 911 in Philadelphia
Inspired by Kensington residents from Resolve Philly’s Sound OFF. With information from Don’t Call the Police, Philly Alt.
‘Encontré una sensación de paz al aceptar que estas escuelas no eran las mejores. Esa misma aceptación fue la chispa que necesitaba para llevarme
Nací el 5 de junio de 1992 en Filadelfia y mi madre me crió en un hogar unifamiliar. Soy el
‘I felt proud to associate with Kensington because I focused on its tremendous potential rather than the community issues.’
I am a 1.5 generation Cambodian American queer educator passionate about education equity and social equality. My family members
‘Espero que la gente quiera hacer un cambio después de ver nuestro documental’.
Fundada en 2008 por Phillip Lanzarotta y Nir Saar, Stay True Philadelphia, una organización liderada por jóvenes en Kensington, asesora
Need internet connection or a computer? Philly’s digital navigators can help
In January 2021, LNESC Philadelphia became a part of the city’s Digital Navigator network, a group of providers created
'We need more security; more street cleaning.'
Tim McCloskey Kensington resident Like everything else, it’s not just the closure itself — I understand that things need to
SEPTA responds to Kensington organizations’ protest of Somerset Station closure
Updated 04/07/21 4:40 p.m. Kensington’s Somerset Station, managed by SEPTA and located on the Market-Frankford
Esta tienda de segunda mano está ofreciendo ropa y artículos para el hogar gratis a los residentes de Kensington
Marie’s Closet es una tienda de segunda mano gratuita que ofrece ropa, artículos para el hogar y ropa de
‘They did not ask the questions that needed to be asked before they took action, and they arrested the wrong person.’
Adriana Rivera Norris Square resident, DJ at Half Time Good Times, treasurer of National Conference of Puerto Rican Women, and
‘I'm hoping that this vote will change everything, and that my vote will make the difference.’
Julia Smith Age: 66 Neighborhood: Kensington Why are you voting? The presidential election is the most important thing for me.
Tal vez usted ha oído que el tiempo para completar el Censo 2020 podría extenderse. Aquí está por qué no debería esperar a ser contado.
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por Michaelle Bond para The Inquirer.
Propietarios de Filadelfia: Este fin de semana soliciten estos dos programas de exención de impuestos de Filadelfia
Los propietarios de Filadelfia que tienen dificultades pagando sus impuestos sobre la propiedad podrían ser elegibles para los programas de
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.
“Están bajando el 30 % del tiempo que nos queda”: la divulgación del censo aumenta
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por Ximena Conde para WHYY. Fue
"The streets shouldn't be their home. We have to be able to find a place where they have a home right now."
Luis Acosta, community member and local artist Editor’s note: The responses have been edited for clarity and conciseness. We
"Reclaim intersections with open-air drug markets. Intersections with open-air drug markets are where all these drugs are coming from and that's a hug
Zaire Best, protestor at July’s K&A demonstration Editor’s note: The responses have been edited for clarity
"My kids are grown, but I get up every morning and I clean that block because I don't want to see my babies walk through that."
Sonja Bingham, Kensington resident Editor’s note: The responses have been edited for clarity and conciseness. We tried to keep
"We really need to consider the impact that the conditions in Kensington are having on our next generation."
As part of our Community Listening Post series, community members respond to a set of questions about an issue affecting
"I feel the pain and the hopelessness when I have to walk through my neighborhood, and we shouldn’t have to feel that."
Shelly Donohue, Kensington resident Editor’s note: The responses have been edited for clarity and conciseness. We tried to keep
"It's not just trash that we're dealing with. You're talking about biohazardous waste, like syringes and human waste."
Stephanie Martinez, community member Editor’s note: The responses have been edited for clarity and conciseness. We tried to keep
Los beneficiarios de DACA ganaron la batalla; nos corresponde a nosotros ganar la guerra
Nota de la editora: Este artículo de opinión fue escrito por Andria Bibiloni, una residente de Norris Square, una erudita
Playstreets es el nuevo campamento de verano
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por Elizabeth Wellington para The Inquirer.