Local artist Daniel de Jesús releases new album: ‘These songs represent an analysis of my own psyche’
As one of the country’s leaders in public art — with over 4,000 murals — and the birthplace of musicians
Schools & Education
School news in Kensington, Philadelphia — K-12 schools, the school district, libraries, graduation and the issues that affect students and families.
Esta tienda de segunda mano está ofreciendo ropa y artículos para el hogar gratis a los residentes de Kensington
Marie’s Closet es una tienda de segunda mano gratuita que ofrece ropa, artículos para el hogar y ropa de
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
What is Voices?
Voices is a section of Kensington Voice where community members are given a platform to express themselves. We see it
While harm reduction advocates continue to rally for an overdose prevention site in Kensington, federal lawyers push back in court
On Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit in Philadelphia heard arguments on whether Safehouse, a
El Jardín Comunitario de la Calle Ruth comienza la temporada de otoño con las festividades de Halloween
Tres meses atrás, el Jardín Comunitario de la Calle Ruth (Ruth Street Community Garden) era un lote abandonado con cajas
‘Realmente no sigo la política tan de cerca, así que vote directamente demócrata hasta el final’.
Vincent Burger Edad: 54 Vecindario: Kensington Ocupación: Trabajador en UPS ¿Por qué estás votando? Echar a Trump de su cargo.
‘I want to help the people so they can keep voting for whatever candidate they like.’
José Núñez Age: 73 Neighborhood: Kensington Volunteer: Polling place at Congreso Education and Training Center Why are you not voting?
‘Nowadays, people don’t help people. There’s no love in the world — there’s no love.’
Wanda Cordero Age: 66 Occupation: Retired Volunteer: Polling place at Congreso Education and Training Center Why are you voting? We
‘I really don't follow politics that closely, so I just went straight Democratic all the way down.’
Vincent Burger Age: 54 Neighborhood: Kensington Occupation: UPS worker Why are you voting? To kick Trump out of office. That’
‘With the community, we need a lot of change.’
Jessica Vega Age: 38 Neighborhood: West Kensington Why are you voting? With the community, we need a lot of change.
Elección 2020: los votantes de Kensington comparten sus perspectivas en las urnas
El día de las elecciones, los votantes de Kensington hicieron filas en las escuelas locales, los centros de recreación y
2020 Election: Kensington voters share their perspectives at the polls
On Election Day, voters in Kensington lined up at local schools, recreation centers, and churches to cast their ballot for
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
Todo lo que necesita saber sobre las oficinas electorales satélite de Kensington
Actualizado: 20/10/2020 12:19 p.m. La ciudad de Filadelfia ha abierto 17 oficinas electorales satélite en toda
HUNE and Thomas Jefferson University are building a park from scratch in Norris Square
Fairhill resident Christina Stewart doesn’t visit neighborhood parks with her kids. Due to scattered needles and gun violence in
Everything you need to know about Kensington’s satellite election offices
Updated: 10/20/2020 12:19 p.m. The City of Philadelphia has opened 17 satellite election offices throughout the
Pregunta de la boleta electoral: ¿Debería Filadelfia renovar su comisión de supervisión policial para ser más estructurada y poderosa?
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por Max Marin para Billy Penn.
Philly school district staff can now change their names on Google Classroom and Zoom, without legal documentation
School District of Philadelphia staff can now permanently change their names and pronouns on Google Classroom and Zoom following an
Creating education equity through collaboration
Editor’s note: This essay was written by Jamie Clark, assistant principal of Kensington High School, and Raijene Dreuitt who
For Philly’s nonbinary and transgender school staff, name changes are impossible without legal documentation.
Kensington English teacher Maddie Luebbert is open about their nonbinary identity with students and colleagues. But the School District of
18,000 familias de las escuelas de Filadelfia todavía no tienen Internet seguro; La junta escolar recibe notificación de los problemas financieros q
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por por Kristen A. Graham para
El Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) continuará el aprendizaje en línea en la primavera
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés y fue escrito por por David Chang para NBC10.