Norris Square Neighborhood Project plans community fridge at Raíces Garden
The fridge will expand free food access and build a shared neighborhood resource shaped by resident input.
Policing & Jails
Police, courts, jails, prison, reentry, the Wellness Court, body cameras, and accountability in the justice system.
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Hey, Kensington and Harrowgate: We brought your questions to District Attorney Larry Krasner
Kensington Voice recently spoke with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner over Zoom to discuss the efforts he and his office
‘Because I love Kensington, I demand better from the City government.’
One Saturday, my 11-month-old and I walked up to the 3 bus stop at Kensington Avenue and Clearfield Street. The
Kensington’s Déjà Vu Barbershop: ‘We’re not just barbers; we’re like therapists’
Editor’s Note: This news article was written and reported on by NKCDC’s Commercial Corridor Manager Lee Nentwig through
Philly’s new district boundary at K&A is mind-boggling; now we're forced to start all over again
With each 10-year census, Philadelphia City Council adjusts their districts to stay mostly equal in size. Normally, it’s just
Residente sin vivienda encuentra apoyo en el refugio seguro de Kensington: ‘Vine aquí para estar en un ataúd, y ella me sacudió el polvo, secó m
*Nota de la editora: el apellido de Matt fue ocultado por razones de privacidad. Advertencia de contenido: este ensayo menciona
Unhoused resident finds support at Kensington safe haven: ‘I came out here to be in a coffin, and she brushed the dust off, dried my tears, and help
*Editor’s note: Matt’s last name was withheld for privacy reasons. Content warning: This essay mentions substance-use disorder and
‘Kensington: A Village of Soldiers’ highlights community resilience
Brenda Mosley is a Kensington resident, block captain, NKCDC community connector, and the founder and executive director of the organization
Grief and loss: These new programs in Kensington help mothers and fathers heal
Kensington resident Brenda Mosley is on a mission to help mothers and fathers deal with the grief of losing a
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‘We want to keep the kids busy’: Free basketball camp provides North Philly youth with safe spaces for mentorship
On Friday, City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas wrapped up the ninth season of his annual youth basketball camp, hosted for one
‘We get taught to survive in a city of severe separation’
Quadir Lewis is 18 years old and is from North Philadelphia. He will be attending Penn State Abington this fall.
City announces first 20 Kensington Community Resilience Fund recipients
On July 14, Kensington, Harrowgate, and Fairhill residents, city officials, and local funders gathered at Harrowgate Park to announce the