Kensington news: backpack giveaways, a water gun fight and more

Backpack season is underway! We’ve got lots of places for you to scoop up new school supplies before classes start – plus a few opportunities to get wet and cool off on hot days.

McPherson Square Library to remain closed, with virtual Rebuild community engagement meeting scheduled

McPherson Square Library, which has been closed since June 21st due to a broken air conditioning system, may reopen by next Tuesday in time for a meeting with the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuild program.

Sanitation, Trash, & Cleanliness

Challenges with and solutions to issues with sanitation, trash, and cleanliness in the neighborhood.

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Sanitation, Trash, & Cleanliness

"If you look at Center City, trash is picked up there consistently... Why can't we have a clean neighborhood as well?"

Jasmin Velez, community member and activist Editor’s note: The responses have been edited for clarity and conciseness. We tried

Kensington Voice Staff Aug 3, 2020

Sanitation, Trash, & Cleanliness

"When I say, 'Whose streets? Our streets,' I mean that these are our streets, and we need help from the city."

Darlene Abner-Burton, community member and activist Editor’s note: The responses have been edited for clarity and conciseness. We tried

Kensington Voice Staff Aug 3, 2020

Sanitation, Trash, & Cleanliness

"It's not just trash that we're dealing with. You're talking about biohazardous waste, like syringes and human waste."

Stephanie Martinez, community member Editor’s note: The responses have been edited for clarity and conciseness. We tried to keep

Kensington Voice Staff Aug 3, 2020

Story Corner

This area needs a lot of focus

The Story Corner is a collaboration between Kensington Voice and McPherson Square Library, located at the intersection of Kensington and

Jillian Bauer-Reese Jan 29, 2019

A first look at McPherson Square renovation plans, city to continue gathering input

Kensington news: backpack giveaways, a water gun fight and more

McPherson Square Library to remain closed, with virtual Rebuild community engagement meeting scheduled

Sanitation, Trash, & Cleanliness

"If you look at Center City, trash is picked up there consistently... Why can't we have a clean neighborhood as well?"

"When I say, 'Whose streets? Our streets,' I mean that these are our streets, and we need help from the city."

"It's not just trash that we're dealing with. You're talking about biohazardous waste, like syringes and human waste."

This area needs a lot of focus