Harrowgate’s Scanlon ice rink breaks figure skating barriers
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published by the local newspaper Metro Philadelphia. Growing up in Juniata, Michelle Shaw
Public Space
Parks, playgrounds, community gardens and green space in Kensington, Philadelphia. Reporting on rec centers, vacant lots and how neighbors use public land.
Kensington resilience: Amber Owls cheer and dance team
Updated 03/28/23 For over 30 years, Harrowgate resident Michelle “Mimi” Martinez has coached the Amber Owls, a local
Philly’s reinvesting $20 million in opioid settlement funds this year. What questions do you have for the City?
On Jan. 5, about 70 people gathered in Kensington’s McPherson Square Library to hear city leaders discuss the spending
Kensington solicita reparaciones en McPherson: ‘Muchos niños en el vecindario ... no tienen otro lugar a donde ir para calentarse o comer’
Los usuarios y trabajadores de la Biblioteca McPherson Square están presionando a la ciudad para que realice reparaciones y renovaciones
Take a book, leave a book: Where to find little libraries around Kensington
Free little libraries have the potential to transform a neighborhood’s reading resources. Usually recognizable by their small wooden structures
Kensington petitions for repairs at McPherson: 'Many children in the neighborhood … have nowhere else to go to stay warm or to eat'
Updated 12/12/22 Kensington library patrons and workers are pushing the City for critical repairs and renovations at McPherson
Resident review: Norris Square Park redesign earns an A+
In May, I shared my thoughts about the ongoing renovations to Norris Square Park. Although I looked forward to the
Donde encontrar eventos divertidos de otoño en Kensington
Nota de la editora: Esta historia se publicó en español el 22 de octubre y se actualizó el 25 de
Here's where to find fun fall events in Kensington
The fall months are full of events honoring seasonal celebrations such as the autumn harvest, Halloween, and Día de los
Estudiantes de Filadelfia: La Biblioteca McPherson Square creó un buscador para la selección de escuela secundaria
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente el 30 de octubre de 2020 y se actualizó el 14
Health & Wellness
Philly students: McPherson Square Library created an online tool for high school choice
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Oct. 30, 2020 and updated on Oct. 14, 2022. In 2017,
Mural de superhéroes de La Borinqueña en Norris Square honra la historia puertorriqueña
Una superheroína puertorriqueña vestida de rojo, blanco y azul y sosteniendo la bandera de Puerto Rico está haciendo su gran
Where to find free food and produce in Kensington this fall
Harvest season has begun in Philadelphia. Many Kensington community gardens, food distributions and food pantries will be overflowing with fresh
Fairhill residents use 'creative disruption' to fight back against trash
Editor’s note: This story was updated on Oct. 21, 2022 and Nov. 13, 2022. A new coalition of Fairhill
La Borinqueña superhero mural in Norris Square honors Puerto Rican history
A Puerto Rican superhero draped in red, white, and blue and holding the flag of Puerto Rico is making her
A los niños de Kensington les encanta la nueva programación de verano en McPherson Square
Nota de la editora: Esta historia se publicó originalmente en Billy Penn, una sala de prensa sin fines de lucro
Kensington kids are loving the new summer programming in McPherson Square
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Billy Penn, a nonprofit newsroom at WHYY. Each day this summer,
Free Library’s Lillian Marrero remains closed for 19th day due to stolen HVAC parts, but cooling center is open
As the City’s first 2022 heat health emergency went into effect, the Free Library’s Lillian Marrero branch remained
The Block Gives Back hosts annual Peace & Play Day in Harrowgate
Jesus Caraballo, a Harrowgate resident and parent, learned about the Peace & Play Day event after he noticed organizers setting
Lots of Lots of Love mural: ‘If we focus on the things we do agree on and work together on how, we can create something beautiful’
Next time you’re on the El between Somerset and Allegheny station, make sure to catch a glimpse of the
El aumento de los fondos de la bibliotecas de Filadelfia es un paso en la dirección correcta, pero no es suficiente para lo que se necesita.
Esta carta fue escrita por Tuesday Chalmers y Kayla Hoskinson para las bibliotecas del área de Kensington. Chalmers y Hoskinson
Los problemas de seguridad que enfrentamos en Kensington afectan a nuestros niños también; es hora de que escuchemos de ellos.
En la raíz de cada problema en Kensington está la seguridad. Violencia armada, adicción, basura, falta de vivienda y más…
Arts & Culture
The safety issues we face in Kensington affect our children too; it's time we hear from them.
At the root of every issue in Kensington is safety. Gun violence, addiction, trash, homelessness, and more… These issues, and