Kensington Library: Why the 2020 Census matters to us
The United States Census is critically significant to any noncommercial organization that provides social services — in the Free Library’s
Policing & Jails
Police, courts, jails, prison, reentry, the Wellness Court, body cameras, and accountability in the justice system.
In Philly, how will the 2020 Census count people experiencing homelessness?
The last time Robert Clark filled out the United States Census form, he had a well-paying job, a house, and no criminal record. But in 2010, Clark lost his job,
More than a dozen businesses close on Kensington Avenue after failed inspections
*Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article misstated that Ramon Crespo’s last name was Cruz. At 9
New veterans’ housing facility in Kensington relieves pressure so residents can focus on their passions
As a child, Harry Wilson had a love for writing. But after he enlisted in the military in 1972, he
We asked dozens of Safehouse stakeholders the same questions
We interviewed more than 30 Safehouse stakeholders about their personal experiences with addiction, how they feel about the proposed overdose
Schools & Education
Free classes at Lillian Marrero Library pair cooking with English learning
“Don’t speak English” were the first words Ana María learned to say in English when she moved to Boston
Nikki was a good kid — he was misled because he had nobody to guide him
Poems in our Youth issue were written by members of the Kensington Poetry Team, which is based at Kensington Health
Ripped and torn is our flag
Liberty & Justice was a piece combined from two different pieces by Kiki (Cyara Wongus) and I (Lexus Roman). This
“Burnout is real”: The importance of engaging in self-care practices when faced with trauma
Chera Kowalski remembers working at McPherson Square Library when overdoses became a more common occurrence in Kensington. It was 2015,
Remain calm, practice empathy, and be prepared: How McPherson security guard Sterling Davis responds to trauma
On April 17, husband, father, and security guard Sterling Davis talked with Claire Wolters, the Kensington Voice Voices editor, about
Wedding on East Monmouth: Kensington couple will marry outside Prevention Point to send message of hope
If an overdose occurs at Wilfredo Laboy and Cristina Pintor’s wedding, they’ll reverse it. When the El rumbles
I use my platform as a social activist to love my community
I was in elementary school when I first became aware of environments of racism. It was something I read about