Kensington news: Thanksgiving food drive, Dia De Gratitud celebration and more
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Photos of Kensington: Philly Bomba Plena Cultural Center showcases student performances
Students of all ages closed out their Bomba and Plena classes with a recital in North Philadelphia organized by the Philly Bomba Plena Cultural Center.
Photos of Kensington: Basketball and Community at Trenton and Auburn Playground
Neighbors filled the sidelines at Trenton and Auburn Playground for a summer league game between the Jewtown Ballers and the Peacemakers.
Photos of Kensington: Orquesta el Macabeo brings salsa to Taller Puertorriqueño
Neighbors came together at Taller for a night of music, food, and connection. Celebrating the cultural ties between Norris Square and Puerto Rico.
Photos of Kensington: Puerto Rican Day Parade brings salsa, pride, and neighbors together
Neighbors filled North Philadelphia with music, dance, and pride during the Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sept. 28, 2025.
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.