Kensington news: More back-to-school events, business loan workshop and more.
Hi there, neighbors. We’re about a week away from the start of the school season for some students. We’
Land, Property, & Public Space
Care, ownership, and use of land, property, and public space in the neighborhood.
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Systematic growth: valuing environmental intangibles
Sunflower Hill Park is carved into a valley about 10 feet below the sidewalk on the 1700 block of North
Where are Kensington’s plant enthusiasts and gardeners?
Where are my fellow gardeners and plant enthusiasts? That’s what Kensington resident Hannah Riotto texted Kensington Voice earlier this
Another Kensington garden is losing land to development
When members of the Philly Socialists formed the César Andreu Iglesias Community Garden at Arlington and North Lawrence Streets in
I want gardening to help me connect and grow with my community
I planted my backyard garden in an old bookshelf from Circle Thrift. I removed the back, took out the shelves,
Let’s beautify Kensington through respectful language
On March 13, mother-daughter duo Neyda Rios and Daisie Cardona talked with Claire Wolters, the Kensington Voice Voices editor, about
Greening projects offer more than just beautification
I have lived in Kensington for the majority of my life and can confirm that my community is rich, dynamic,
Restoring Victor's garden
Next to Hope Park on the 3000 block of A Street, a broken fence borders the remains of Victor Ortiz’
Love at the libraries
For Judi Moore, Marcela Franco and Bryan Belknap, the relationships they build and things they learn are a big reason
We didn’t go nowhere — our numbers just dwindled
The Story Corner is a collaboration between Kensington Voice and McPherson Square Library, located at the intersection of Kensington and
Vacant buildings in Kensington are homes for crime, drugs, and fear
In my 19 years of serving as an evangelist and block captain in Kensington, I’ve encountered many abandoned buildings
Should Kensington adopt these ideas to address homelessness?
While Kensington and the City of Philadelphia as a whole face unique barriers to making sure all residents have quality
Let’s use vacant buildings to help people experiencing homelessness and mental illness in Kensington
About three days a week, I cut hair for people experiencing homelessness in Kensington. Sometimes I set up pop-up barber