A first look at McPherson Square renovation plans, city to continue gathering input
After seeing the redesign plans for McPherson Square Park and Library, residents asked for more shade, and requested the library stay open during construction.
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Guides and local resource lists to help Kensington residents find things to do, get things done, and access support.
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Kensington's 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Our annual holiday shopping guide is filled with ideas for where to shop locally in Kensington, especially if you’re
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
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
Where to get free school supplies in (mostly North) Philly, plus where to donate school supplies, too
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 11, 2022, and updated on Aug. 24, 2022. As summer
Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Kensington, plus answers to your FAQs
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on Aug. 3, 2021, and updated on Aug. 10, 2022. Philadelphia’s
Need home repairs? Here’s where to start looking in Philadelphia.
For several years, Kensington resident Carlos Mitti was unable to access his basement or safely use his shower. Affordable, quick
Keeping cool in Kensington: What to expect from the heat and how to stay safe as temperatures rise
Editor’s note: This story was updated on August 15, 2022. With the City of Philadelphia issuing its latest heat
Where to get free smoke detectors and batteries installed in Philly
Updated 12/22/22 The deadliest residential fire in Philadelphia’s modern history took the lives of nine children and
Kensington’s 2021 Last-Minute Gift Guide
Kensington’s Last-Minute Gift Guide is an annual holiday shopping guide filled with ideas for where to shop locally in
Grief and loss: These new programs in Kensington help mothers and fathers heal
Kensington resident Brenda Mosley is on a mission to help mothers and fathers deal with the grief of losing a
Still unsure about the COVID-19 vaccine? Hear what your neighbors & local health workers have to say
When Harrowgate and Kensington residents Darlene Burton and Carmen Tejada were first eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, they said
Food resources guide: Where Kensington residents can access food pantries, meal distribution sites, community fridges, and more
Community organizations and individuals throughout the neighborhoods of Kensington, Harrowgate, Norris Square, and Fairhill regularly take care of each other