Opioid settlement spending faces growing scrutiny as Pennsylvania awaits millions more
Counties battle uncertainty over funding rules while advocates and families push for an increased say in opioid settlement spending decisions.
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While harm reduction advocates continue to rally for an overdose prevention site in Kensington, federal lawyers push back in court
On Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit in Philadelphia heard arguments on whether Safehouse, a
For families involved in Philly's child welfare system, this program is building a safety net
The woman’s voice was flat and emotionless, delivering one-word answers — “Yeah,” “Alright,” and “Uh-huh, ” — that told April Lee almost
Norris Square community reckons with an attempted break-in that resulted in a beloved community member’s arrest
Norris Square residents gathered on Thursday night to support Antonio “Tony” Gonzalez, a neighbor and local business owner, who was
2020 Election: Kensington voters share their perspectives at the polls
On Election Day, voters in Kensington lined up at local schools, recreation centers, and churches to cast their ballot for
Kensington’s Election Day voting guide: Polling places, resources, and COVID-19
On Election Day, Kensington resident Sheila Rodríguez will walk across the street from her house to Lewis Elkin Elementary School
A Kensington bookstore and local nonprofit brought a goat-filled play to Sunflower Philly
Local Kensington bookstore The Head and The Hand, partnered with The Philly Goat Project on Saturday to turn a classic
The Ruth Street Community Garden kicks off the fall season with Halloween festivities
Three months ago, The Ruth Street Community Garden was an abandoned lot with milk crates, trash, and painted-over graffiti. On
Trash pile-ups and illegal dumping in Kensington: ‘Why is it our responsibility to then jump in and fend for ourselves?’
When it comes to keeping Philadelphia clean, wealthier neighborhoods like Center City are continually ranked among the cleanest areas in
HUNE and Thomas Jefferson University are building a park from scratch in Norris Square
Fairhill resident Christina Stewart doesn’t visit neighborhood parks with her kids. Due to scattered needles and gun violence in
Everything you need to know about Kensington’s satellite election offices
Updated: 10/20/2020 12:19 p.m. The City of Philadelphia has opened 17 satellite election offices throughout the
Philly school district staff can now change their names on Google Classroom and Zoom, without legal documentation
School District of Philadelphia staff can now permanently change their names and pronouns on Google Classroom and Zoom following an
How the Black stimulus package could impact Kensington
For months, Philadelphians have called on the city to address systemic racism. In response, Councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez is attempting to