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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Where to find LGBTQIA+ resources in Philadelphia
Finding the right outlets to support Philly’s LGBTQIA+ communities mentally or physically can be difficult. That’s why we
Alternatives to calling 911 in Philadelphia
Inspired by Kensington residents from Resolve Philly’s Sound OFF. With information from Don’t Call the Police, Philly Alt.
Kensington Community Resilience Fund will award $10,000 grants to eligible community groups this summer
Months before the Kensington Community Resilience Fund launched on April 27, city representatives joined virtual community meetings like “El Barrio
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 goal
Here’s where you can receive banking and credit union services in Kensington
This past summer, Everence, a faith-based credit union that provides banking and financial services, partnered with Esperanza Health Center to
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
This nonprofit is bringing its free tech education class to Philadelphia
LaunchCode, a nonprofit that provides free tech education and job placement assistance, will begin its first Philly-based web development class
This thrift store is offering free clothes and homegoods to Kensington residents
After some operational changes and closures due to COVID-19, a small thrift store tucked away on Kensington Avenue is open
There’s a new rental assistance program for Philly youth aging out of foster care
Historically, Philadelphia hasn’t done the best job helping young people transition out of foster care and into stable, independent
Self-care guide: How to show yourself some love on this COVID Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is widely known as a day of joy and romance — a time to buy roses on the
Kensington’s 2020 Last-Minute Gift Guide
Ending a year like no other, the 2020 holiday season is… different, to say the least. For many, the pandemic
Kensington’s Election Day voting guide: Polling places, resources, and COVID-19
On Election Day, Kensington resident Sheila Rodríguez will walk across the street from her house to Lewis Elkin Elementary School