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.
Sanitation, Trash, & Cleanliness
Challenges with and solutions to issues with sanitation, trash, and cleanliness in the neighborhood.
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Another Kensington business closes, leaving trash behind: ‘It’s very aggravating and frustrating and upsetting to see it be like this and that nobody cares’
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
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
Youth United for Change member describes the community-wide impact of addressing trash in Kensington
Hi! My name is Matthew Taveras. I am a member of an organization known as Youth United for Change (YUC)
A Kensington resident’s walk to school: ‘There is a visible disparity of where the City chooses to spend its money'
Hi, my name is Matthew Taveras. I am a member of Youth United for Change (YUC), a nonprofit youth organizing
‘Doing a campaign on trash allows us to build connections and secure victories in the community’
Hello readers, my name is Antoinette Ellis. I am a citywide chapter member of Youth United for Change (YUC), a
Trash pile-ups and illegal dumping in Kensington: ‘Why is it our responsibility to then jump in and fend for ourselves?’
When it comes to keeping Philadelphia clean, wealthier neighborhoods like Center City are continually ranked among the cleanest areas in
"My street has been an open-air heroin market for some years now and it is a living hell to live in that kind of situation."
Alfred Klosterman, Harrowgate resident and Harrowgate Civic Association member Editor’s note: The responses have been edited for clarity and
"The streets shouldn't be their home. We have to be able to find a place where they have a home right now."
Luis Acosta, community member and local artist Editor’s note: The responses have been edited for clarity and conciseness. We
"Reclaim intersections with open-air drug markets. Intersections with open-air drug markets are where all these drugs are coming from and that's a hug
Zaire Best, protestor at July’s K&A demonstration Editor’s note: The responses have been edited for clarity
"My kids are grown, but I get up every morning and I clean that block because I don't want to see my babies walk through that."
Sonja Bingham, Kensington resident Editor’s note: The responses have been edited for clarity and conciseness. We tried to keep
"We really need to consider the impact that the conditions in Kensington are having on our next generation."
As part of our Community Listening Post series, community members respond to a set of questions about an issue affecting
"I feel the pain and the hopelessness when I have to walk through my neighborhood, and we shouldn’t have to feel that."
Shelly Donohue, Kensington resident Editor’s note: The responses have been edited for clarity and conciseness. We tried to keep