‘This crisis affects the quality of life we have all worked hard to achieve in a city built on dreams.’
When will the city hear the cries of North Philadelphia and Kensington? In 2018, I wrote an open letter to
Policing & Jails
Policing, courts and jails in Kensington, Philadelphia. Coverage of law enforcement, reentry programs, the justice system and how it affects the neighborhood.
A new work assistance program for people experiencing homelessness in Philly launches on Friday.
Help for the Hurdles, a new work-assistance program for people experiencing homelessness, is launching in Philadelphia this Friday. The
‘Necesitamos más seguridad; más limpieza de las calles’.
Tim McCloskey Residente de Kensington Como todo lo demás, no es solo el cierre en sí, entiendo que las cosas
Need internet connection or a computer? Philly’s digital navigators can help
In January 2021, LNESC Philadelphia became a part of the city’s Digital Navigator network, a group of providers created
'The status quo of services doesn't work.'
Alfred Klosterman Resident and member of Harrowgate Civic Association It’s two stops away from my stop, and my stop’
'We need more security; more street cleaning.'
Tim McCloskey Kensington resident Like everything else, it’s not just the closure itself — I understand that things need to
Kensington community responds to SEPTA closing down Somerset Station
Update 04/01/21 4:40 p.m. – SEPTA will reopen Somerset Station on Monday, April 5 after two weeks
SEPTA responds to Kensington organizations’ protest of Somerset Station closure
Updated 04/07/21 4:40 p.m. Kensington’s Somerset Station, managed by SEPTA and located on the Market-
Kensington community member: ‘A mind is a terrible thing to waste, and you are never too old to learn’
My name is Darryl A. Thomas, and I have lived in the Kensington community for almost 14 years. I moved
Campout for Peace: Kensington activist sleeps outside to bring attention to rising gun violence in Philly
Every January since 2013, Rosalind Pichardo pitches a tent, rolls out a sleeping bag, and spends a blistering cold weekend
Visual essay: A moment of reflection from a Kensington activist’s campout for people killed by gun violence
From Friday, Jan. 29 to Sunday, Jan. 31, Roz Pichardo camped outside in freezing temperatures to bring awareness to rising
La comunidad de Norris Square cuenta con un intento de robo que resultó en el arresto de un querido miembro de la comunidad.
Los residentes de Norris Square se reunieron el jueves por la noche para apoyar a Antonio “Tony” González, un vecino
‘Estamos aquí para apoyar a uno de nuestros vecinos. Es un pilar de la comunidad’.
Salem Snow NSCAN, ex candidato al Congreso ¿Por qué estás en el mitin esta noche? Estamos aquí para apoyar a
‘No hicieron las preguntas que necesitaban hacer antes de actuar, y arrestaron a la persona equivocada’.
Adriana Rivera Residente de Norris Square, DJ en Half Time Good Times, tesorera de la Conferencia Nacional de Mujeres de
'Give them treatment, not incarceration.'
Benjamin Moore Kensington community member, volunteer at Prevention Point Philadelphia Why are you here at the rally today? I’m
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
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
‘They did not ask the questions that needed to be asked before they took action, and they arrested the wrong person.’
Adriana Rivera Norris Square resident, DJ at Half Time Good Times, treasurer of National Conference of Puerto Rican Women, and
‘We're here to put support behind one of our neighbors. He is a pillar of the community.’
Salem Snow NSCAN, former candidate for Congress Why are you at the rally tonight? We’re here to put support
‘I’ve always voted pretty much every election, but for this one, I wanted to get to the polls right at 7 a.m. in case something would go funny.’
Katelyn Reiersen Age: 33 Neighborhood: Kensington Occupation: Bartender Why are you voting? It seems extra important [to vote] this time
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
¿Debería el Ayuntamiento de Filadelfia tener su propia oficina para abogar por las víctimas del crimen?
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por Max Marin para Billy Penn.
“I did not understand the struggles of my peers ... because I did not live within their experiences”
Editor’s note: This personal essay was written by Mikah Stellan Thomas, the Trans Equity Project recruiter at Galaei, a