An exploration of our roots
On February 23 and March 2, we focused our Story Corner workshops around the theme of “roots,” and explored participants’
Schools & Education
School news in Kensington, Philadelphia — K-12 schools, the school district, libraries, graduation and the issues that affect students and families.
Vamos a embellecer Kensington a través de un lenguaje respetuoso
El jueves 13 de marzo, la dúo de madres e hijas Neyda Rios y Daisie Cardona conversaron con Claire Wolters,
Let’s beautify Kensington through respectful language
On March 13, mother-daughter duo Neyda Rios and Daisie Cardona talked with Claire Wolters, the Kensington Voice Voices editor, about
Greening projects offer more than just beautification
I have lived in Kensington for the majority of my life and can confirm that my community is rich, dynamic,
Amor en las bibliotecas
Para Judi Moore, Marcela Franco y Bryan Belknap, las relaciones que construyen y las cosas que aprenden son una razón
Love at the libraries
For Judi Moore, Marcela Franco and Bryan Belknap, the relationships they build and things they learn are a big reason
Awilda Ocasio: 'The Mother Teresa of Kensington'
“Hello, my love!” — were the three words that sang from Awilda Ocasio’s lips when she entered a room. “She
Fifty years after their Kensington wedding, a couple’s love remains strong on Kensington Avenue
In April, Bea and David Kelley will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple met as teenagers, growing up just
Cincuenta años después de su boda en Kensington, el amor de una pareja se mantiene fuerte en Kensington Avenue
En Abril, Bea y David Kelley van a celebrar su 50 aniversario de boda. La pareja se conocieron como adolescentes,
I use my platform as a social activist to love my community
I was in elementary school when I first became aware of environments of racism. It was something I read about
Uso mi plataforma como activista social para amar a mi comunidad
Yo estaba en la escuela primaria cuando me di cuenta de los ambientes de racismo. Era algo sobre lo que
Amor: ¿me puede decir lo que es?
Para nuestra edición de febrero, los estudiantes de Kensington Health Sciences Academy escriben poemas sobre diferentes formas de amor. Conversacion
Love: Can you tell me what it is?
For our February edition, students from the Kensington Health Sciences Academy Poetry Team wrote poems about love. Conversation by Tywan
I believe the future of Kensington is bright
This marks my third semester teaching art at Taller Puertorriqueño and working with kids ages six to 14. I’m
What places do you love the most in Kensington?
What places do you love the most in Kensington? We’re compiling an ongoing list of places people love in
We didn’t go nowhere — our numbers just dwindled
The Story Corner is a collaboration between Kensington Voice and McPherson Square Library, located at the intersection of Kensington and
No fuimos a ninguna parte — nuestros números simplemente disminuyeron
La Esquina de la Historia es una colaboración entre Kensington Voice y McPherson Square Library. Quería ser parte del proyecto
Veo gallinas corriendo por mi barrio
La Esquina de la Historia es una colaboración entre Kensington Voice y McPherson Square Library. Yo quería ser parte del
I see chickens running around my neighborhood
The Story Corner is a collaboration between Kensington Voice and McPherson Square Library, located at the intersection of Kensington and
I adore how the city looks in the snow — a very clean slate
The Story Corner is a collaboration between Kensington Voice and McPherson Square Library, located at the intersection of Kensington and
Adoro cómo se ve la ciudad en la nieve — una pizarra muy limpia
La Esquina de la Historia es una colaboración entre Kensington Voice y McPherson Square Library. Soy bibliotecario para adultos / adolescentes
Truth is abundant in Kensington
The Story Corner is a collaboration between Kensington Voice and McPherson Square Library, located at the intersection of Kensington and
La verdad es abundante en Kensington
La Esquina de la Historia es una colaboración entre Kensington Voice y McPherson Square Library. Me involucré en el taller