Richmond Library reopens after eight-month renovation: ‘The community feels whole again'
After an August 18 reopening, the library held a ribbon-cutting event to shed light on the building’s importance to the lives of the Port Richmond community.
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Kensington residents are using Park Friends groups to advocate for their parks. Here’s how the groups work.
Twenty years ago, Julius Rivera and his neighbors were organizing to improve the conditions on their block in East Kensington.
Harrowgate aerial arts studio offers free and low-cost programs to express, exercise and connect
Most programs at Rebel Arts Movement focus on children and adolescents. Some are free, while others cost begin at $60 per month.
In wake of Eddie Irizarry Jr.’s death, some blame McNesby, FOP for lack of police reform
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).
Hundreds gather to remember Kensington anti-violence leader and youth advocate, “neighborhood hero”
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.”
Local bar owner determined to build community connection at Chuckles’ Bar & Grill
At Chuckles’ Bar & Grill, owner Jermaine Millhouse welcomes Kensington residents to relax, make connections, and share a laugh.
Philly block captains seek unity, collaboration
Editor’s Note: For this story, the student reporter talked to block captains outside of Kensington to explore solutions for
Impact celebrates 48 new affordable housing units at A Street and Indiana Avenue in Kensington
On July 20, Kensington nonprofit Impact Services celebrated the completion of 48 new affordable housing units in a former carpet
Drug use, retail theft, and sanitation dominate public hearing in Kensington
On Tuesday night, more than 20 top City officials and residents testified about quality of life issues in Harrowgate and
Cornerstone Community Church offers free programs for Kensington youth
For over 40 years, the Cornerstone Community Church team has served the Kensington neighborhood through a shared love of Christianity
Norris Square organization increases community access to free internet
Access to internet services is essential for people who live, work, and play in Philadelphia. However, the city’s digital
Law enforcement arrests 175, seizes $1.4 million in street drugs, 27 guns in Kensington
On Monday, City officials and law enforcement officers shared the results of a three-day multiagency operation targeting the open-air drug
Klean Kensington pays teens to clean and green their own blocks
Abandoned lots, sidewalks, and side yards that span between F and H streets on Westmoreland Street have seen some changes