Parks, playgrounds, community gardens and green space in Kensington, Philadelphia. Reporting on rec centers, vacant lots and how neighbors use public land.
The Kensington Engagement Center is a hub for community connection and better resource access as part of the organization’s “Co-Creating Kensington” process.
Accountability
The multiphase plan for opening Riverview will begin by offering 336 beds for people leaving short-term inpatient treatment programs.
Immigration
Access to green spaces have been shown to improve mental health and decrease neighborhood violence.
Accountability
As of Dec. 19, Joey Gabor's family said the city has shared little information about his death.
Arts & Culture
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
Educators hope money from a legal settlement will provide students and families more support and opportunities.
Accountability
The legislation will proceed to a full City Council reading and, if passed, will require Mayor Cherelle Parker’s approval.
Public Space
From Fairhill to Harrowgate to Hunting Park to Juniata to Kensington, poll workers reported increased turnout during Tuesday's election.
Accountability
The trust ruled in favor of funding for Kensington schools, parks, and housing, but against home repairs and small business support.
Accountability
If the legislation is enacted, those who violate the policy could receive up to a $500 fine.
Accountability
Philly police ordered overdose vigil volunteers to move their tables from their setup near McPherson Square Library down to the street.
Public Space
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
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
Community members gathered for a special event celebrating the arrival of Roberto Lugo’s first sculpture installation.
Accountability
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
Ridgway, who founded Harrowgate Civic Association about 10 years ago, now serves as the group’s vice president.
Arts & Culture
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
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
Throughout the day, Kensington voters emphasized quality-of-life issues as the driving force behind their votes.
Public Space
En una calurosa tarde de miércoles de mediados de agosto, un criador de conejos del oeste de Filadelfia, un ilustrador
Arts & Culture
The Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden’s founder Pedro Ospina hopes the nature space can foster community connections.
Clean Streets
Twenty years ago, Julius Rivera and his neighbors were organizing to improve the conditions on their block in East Kensington.
Schools & Education
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.
El 31 de agosto, la biblioteca McPherson Square perderá una fuerza impulsora detrás de su programación y defensa de la
