News about kids and teens in Kensington, Philadelphia — youth programs, after-school activities, summer camps and the young people shaping the neighborhood's future.
In some cases, people are connected to long-term recovery programs at Christian facilities that don’t provide evidence-based care, including required unpaid labor or “work therapy.”
Arts & Culture
A group of Kensington CAPA students took portraits of five Philadelphia women ages 59 to 86 and directed and produced a documentary film about their lives.
Guides & Resources
In this Temple University program, students learn de-escalation strategies, primarily through intensive discussion and role-playing.
Government & Policy
Election workers pondered over contributing factors for Kensington's low turnout on Tuesday, while emphasizing the importance of voting.
Arts & Culture
With this year’s general election underway, Kensington Voice spoke to three Gen Z voters on why voting is important to them and what issues push them to participate in local elections.
Kids in Kensington
With this year’s general election underway, Kensington Voice spoke to three Gen Z voters on why voting is important to them and what issues push them to participate in local elections.
Arts & Culture
When hunger hits and their lights go out, neighbors know Richard and Friends are just a phone call away.
Arts & Culture
The after-school program serves 60 kids at William Cramp Elementary School and exposes them to Latine arts and culture.
Arts & Culture
2023’s theme focused on individual and collective responsibility to work toward peace.
Arts & Culture
The Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden’s founder Pedro Ospina hopes the nature space can foster community connections.
Arts & Culture
Most programs at Rebel Arts Movement focus on children and adolescents. Some are free, while others cost begin at $60 per month.
Schools & Education
Bryan Belknap, who for eight years has led the Literacy Enrichment After-School Program (LEAP), is leaving his position. His role was funded by a five-year contract with Impact Services, which is coming to an end.
Arts & Culture
In one of his final conversations, Randolph "Primo" White told a friend, "When I die, people are gonna remember me because of all the good deeds that I’ve done; they gonna remember me in these streets – how I was.”
Guides & Resources
For Philadelphia students, the most recent academic year was a difficult one, with schools temporarily closing due to asbestos, responding
Community Life
For over 40 years, the Cornerstone Community Church team has served the Kensington neighborhood through a shared love of Christianity
Clean Streets
Abandoned lots, sidewalks and side yards that span between F and H streets on Westmoreland Street have seen some changes
Guides & Resources
Sara Palmer, the supervisor at the Kensington Library and a union member of AFSCME DC 47, works full-time at the
This story is part of our Overcoming ACEs series, a journalism project highlighting North Philly’s solutions to America’s
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
Earlier this month, families gathered at Scanlon Ice Rink to watch the Annual “Channel Surfing” Spring Ice Show. Children and
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
Solutions Spotlight
This story is part of our Overcoming ACEs series, a journalism project highlighting North Philly’s solutions to America’s
Squeezing a 40-foot shipping container through the gate of the Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT) garden on Kensington Avenue was no
Arts & Culture
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
