Community Life
Kensington Library hosts literacy program for Spanish speakers
Listen to this article above. Leamos, a literacy program for native Spanish speakers, teaches participants how to read and write
Schools & Education
School news in Kensington, Philadelphia — K-12 schools, the school district, libraries, graduation and the issues that affect students and families.
Community Life
Here's the award-winning work from our first community art contest
Art can stir up meaningful conversations in our communities more organically. We saw the Summer 2022 Art Contest as an
Un verano con Bad Bunny: ‘Made in America…los latinos hacen América. Es importante recordar eso’.
Ha sido un verano de primicias para la estrella global puertorriqueña y reggaetonero Bad Bunny. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, conocido
Here's where to find fun fall events in Kensington
The fall months are full of events honoring seasonal celebrations such as the autumn harvest, Halloween, and Día de los
Estudiantes de Filadelfia: La Biblioteca McPherson Square creó un buscador para la selección de escuela secundaria
Nota de la editora: Este artículo se publicó originalmente el 30 de octubre de 2020 y se actualizó el 14
Health & Wellness
Philly students: McPherson Square Library created an online tool for high school choice
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Oct. 30, 2020 and updated on Oct. 14, 2022. In 2017,
The Legacy of Amalgam: ‘It didn't matter what you are and how you identify. There was always something here for you.’
For seven years since it first opened in 2015, Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse has been a space for many non-
La 'campeona' de la comunidad LGBTQ+ de Filadelfia inspira el nuevo nombre y tradición de la escuela en Kensington
La Escuela Primaria Sheridan de Kensington comenzó el año escolar con un nuevo nombre, la Escuela Primaria Gloria Casarez y
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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
Philly LGBTQ+ ‘champion’ inspires new school name and tradition in Kensington
Kensington’s Sheridan Elementary began the school year with a new name, Gloria Casarez Elementary School, and a Pride flag-
Goodbye, sweet summer camp: Here’s how Kensington area camps kept kids engaged and entertained this summer
Editor’s note: This introduction was written by Zari Tarazona. Despite repeated heat waves and rising violence, community organizations and
La Borinqueña superhero mural in Norris Square honors Puerto Rican history
A Puerto Rican superhero draped in red, white, and blue and holding the flag of Puerto Rico is making her
COVID-19: BA.5, back to school, and omicron boosters this fall
Kensington Voice regularly collects updates from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health about the COVID-19 pandemic. Below, you’ll
Dónde obtener suministros escolares gratuitos en Filadelfia (principalmente en el norte), además de dónde donarlos, también
Nota de la editora: Esta historia se publicó originalmente en inglés el 11 de agosto de 2022, y se actualizó
La Biblioteca Lillian Marrero permaneció cerrada por el decimonoveno día debido a piezas robadas a su sistema de aire acondicionado, pero el centro
Cuando entró en vigencia la primera emergencia de salud por calor de la ciudad en 2022, la Biblioteca Lillian Marrero
Where to get free school supplies in (mostly North) Philly, plus where to donate school supplies, too
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 11, 2022 and updated on Aug. 24, 2022. As summer
Photography Without Borders: ‘Todos podrían usar algo de esperanza, especialmente en Kensington.’
Cuando el maestro de secundaria Tony Rocco creó un programa de fotografía extracurricular en Stetson Charter School en 2009 para
Philly neighborhoods soccer tournament brings Kensington and East Kensington teams to the field
This story was written by a Philadelphia high school student as part of the Philadelphia Youth Network’s summer WorkReady
El mural Lots of Lots of Love: ‘Si nos enfocamos en las cosas en las que estamos de acuerdo y trabajamos en como, podemos crear algo hermoso juntos?
La próxima vez que esté en el tren, entre las estaciones Somerset y Allegheny, asegúrese de echar un vistazo al
The Strife In My Life: ‘Give yourself a chance … when you’re not part of the problem, you become part of the solution’
Hi, my name is Darryl Thomas, and this is a short poem about my drug addiction. The poem describes the
Kensington kids are loving the new summer programming in McPherson Square
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Billy Penn, a nonprofit newsroom at WHYY. Each day this summer,
Free Library’s Lillian Marrero remains closed for 19th day due to stolen HVAC parts, but cooling center is open
As the City’s first 2022 heat health emergency went into effect, the Free Library’s Lillian Marrero branch remained