Arts & Culture
NKCDC opens new community engagement center on Kensington Avenue
The Kensington Engagement Center is a hub for community connection and better resource access as part of the organization’s “Co-Creating Kensington” process.
Public Space
Parks, playgrounds, community gardens and green space in Kensington, Philadelphia. Reporting on rec centers, vacant lots and how neighbors use public land.
Public Space
Eagles pride in Kensington: McPherson Square Library hosts party ahead of Super Bowl Sunday
Kensington residents gather at McPherson Library for an early celebration to cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.
Arts & Culture
Accountability
Mayor Parker announces new addiction aftercare center, hundreds of recovery home beds for people completing treatment
The multiphase plan for opening Riverview will begin by offering 336 beds for people leaving short-term inpatient treatment programs.
Immigration
Community gardens build neighborhood connections. So why is it so hard to acquire land?
Access to green spaces have been shown to improve mental health and decrease neighborhood violence.
Accountability
Family of Fishtown man who died in police custody after Kensington arrest demands answers from City Council
As of Dec. 19, Joey Gabor's family said the city has shared little information about his death.
Arts & Culture
Kensington’s 2024 holiday gift guide: Toy giveaways, gourmet gifts, and last-minute local finds
This year’s gift guide features a mix of new and returning businesses, plus local toy drives and organizations you can support this season.
Accountability
Walking buses, a playground, a bullet-resistant fence: How Kensington schools are using opioid settlement funds
Educators hope money from a legal settlement will provide students and families more support and opportunities.
Accountability
After hours of contentious testimony, Kensington mobile service restrictions bill advances to Philly City Council for vote
The legislation will proceed to a full City Council reading and, if passed, will require Mayor Cherelle Parker’s approval.
Public Space
Kensington, nearby North Philly poll workers report high turnout: “People are excited to come in”
From Fairhill to Harrowgate to Hunting Park to Juniata to Kensington, poll workers reported increased turnout during Tuesday's election.
Accountability
Opioid trust ruling favors Kensington schools, parks, and housing relief, not home repairs or small businesses
The trust ruled in favor of funding for Kensington schools, parks, and housing, but against home repairs and small business support.
Accountability
Councilmember Lozada introduces bill banning mobile services in most of Kensington's 7th District
If the legislation is enacted, those who violate the policy could receive up to a $500 fine.
Accountability
‘This isn’t about policy’: Vigil honors overdose victims in McPherson Square Park despite disruption from Philly police
Philly police ordered overdose vigil volunteers to move their tables from their setup near McPherson Square Library down to the street.
Public Space
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.
Arts & Culture
Free school supplies in Kensington: Here's a growing list of back-to-school events in the neighborhood
We’ve pulled together a list of events and places where you can get free school supplies for your kids to prepare for the school year.
Public Space
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.
Accountability
Philly’s use of some opioid dollars for Kensington is “non-compliant,” per state trust. Future funding is in question.
The state trust that oversees the disbursement of opioid settlement dollars says Philadelphia improperly used $7.5 million on eviction prevention, home repair, and improvements to schools and parks.
Clean Streets
Lifelong Harrowgate resident honored with City Council resolution for fostering “unity and pride among residents”
Ridgway, who founded Harrowgate Civic Association about 10 years ago, now serves as the group’s vice president.
Arts & Culture
Our 2023 last-minute holiday gift & gift card guide that supports small businesses in Kensington
This year, Kensington Voice partnered with the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) to highlight some new and familiar businesses to share with you for the holidays.
Community Life
Cuestiones de calidad de vida es lo más importante en la mente de los votantes de Kensington
A lo largo del día, los votantes de Kensington enfatizaron las cuestiones de calidad de vida como la fuerza impulsora detrás de sus votos.
Small Business
Quality-of-life issues at the top of Kensington voters’ minds
Throughout the day, Kensington voters emphasized quality-of-life issues as the driving force behind their votes.
Public Space
El jardín de las esculturas de Norris Square fomenta la conexión y la creatividad de la comunidad a través de la comida y el arte.
En una calurosa tarde de miércoles de mediados de agosto, un criador de conejos del oeste de Filadelfia, un ilustrador
Arts & Culture
Norris Square sculpture garden fosters community connection and creativity through food and art
The Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden’s founder Pedro Ospina hopes the nature space can foster community connections.
Clean Streets
Kensington residents are using Park Friends groups to advocate for their parks. Here’s how the groups work.
Twenty years ago, Julius Rivera and his neighbors were organizing to improve the conditions on their block in East Kensington.
Schools & Education
LEAP Youth Advocate Bryan Belknap says goodbye to McPherson Library
Bryan Belknap, who for eight years has led the Literacy Enrichment After-School Program (LEAP), is leaving his position. His role was funded by a five-year contract with Impact Services, which is coming to an end.