‘Not bold enough’: Kensington muralist uses studio as home base for building community, reducing stigma
Vizion Gallery on Kensington Avenue offers artists a place to practice, vend and find community.
Photos of Kensington
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Photos of Kensington: Peacemakers Win Cure Violence Basketball Championship
Cure Violence and Esperanza Health Center wrap up winter league with food, music, and a Peacemakers championship win.
Photos of Kensington: CAICU mural dedication at Front & Susquehanna
Artists and neighbors unveil mural honoring Norris Square’s Caribbean roots.
Photos of Kensington: Spring cleanup at Trenton & Auburn Playground with Mayor Parker’s support
Community members lead a spring cleanup at Trenton and Auburn Playground, followed by a visit from Mayor Cherelle Parker in support of revitalization efforts.
Photos of Kensington:Celebrating the Revitalization of Rivera Recreation Center & Mann Older Adult Center
Rivera Recreation Center and Mann Older Adult Center celebrated their renovation and reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the unveiling the community-created mural “El Ritmo del Centro".
Philly teens are building foundations for the future through this free Kensington carpentry program
The Building a Brighter Future through the Art of Construction program draws young people from across the city.
Photos of Kensington: Local Latin band opens Bomba Plena Cultural Center in Kensington
In early January, the Latin-American band Los Bomberos De La Calle, hosted a grand opening celebration for their new location,
Photos of Kensington: Residents celebrate end of soccer and summer at Impact's Hissey Playground event
Impact Services hosted an “End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway” at Hissey Playground on Indiana Avenue and C Street.
Photos of Kensington: Kids gear up for school at “Classroom Kickoff” event on Frankford Avenue
The event was hosted by District 7 Councilmember Quetcy Lozada's office.
Photos of Kensington: Harrowgate's “Old Lady Gang” hosts second annual water gun fight at Harrowgate Park
The event was sponsored by the Harrowgate Civic Association, Impact Services, Kensington Corridor Trust, and Ride Free.
Kensington unveils first Roberto Lugo sculpture at KCT Community Garden party event
Community members gathered for a special event celebrating the arrival of Roberto Lugo’s first sculpture installation.