Philadelphia school district wants to close Conwell Middle School, expand Elkin Elementary
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What's happening in Kensington: Week of Jan. 19, 2026
MLK Day cleanup, Lost Time comedy show and more.
What's happening in Kensington: Week of Jan. 12, 2026
Family Fort Night, MLK Day of Service event and job search assistance.
What's happening in Kensington: Week of Jan. 6, 2026
This week: Nearly 100 photos from 2025, our community survey extended through Jan. 12 (with a chance to win $200), and the Power January fundraiser at 33% of goal. Plus free yoga, chess club, Zumba, and more events.
Kensington news: Pop-up art event, preschool story time and more.
Happy holidays, neighbors. This is our last newsletter of the year. Thank you for your continued support! If you have
Kensington news: Breakfast with Santa, ‘Deck the Walls’ art show and more
Hey there, neighbors. Coming up this week, Santa is picture-ready for free photos at Scanlon Rec Center, local artists are
Kensington news: Christmas ornament making workshops, winter festivals and more
Hey there, neighbors. Temperatures are chilly this week, but there’s a lot of hot cocoa to go around and
Kensington news: Tree lighting ceremony, free holiday comedy special and more
Happy December, neighbors. The final month of the year is underway and the Christmas-themed festivities have begun. Coming up this
Kensington news: Thanksgiving community lunch & donation drive, Art with Zerbe and more
Happy early Thanksgiving, neighbors. Coming up this week, Taller Puertorriqueno is hosting a free community Thanksgiving lunch and donation drive,
Kensington news: Turkey giveaway, ‘Snakes Alive!’ and more
Hey there, neighbors. Coming up this week, Richmond Library is being visited by some scaly friends, we found another Thanksgiving
Kensington news: Thanksgiving food drive, Dia De Gratitud celebration and more
Hey there, neighbors. All of the Halloween festivities are officially over, and folks are preparing to fill some tummies this
Kensington news: ‘Fright at the Light House,’ General Election Day and more
Hey there, neighbors. General Election Day is tomorrow. Here’s a guide from Spotlight PA for how to vote, where
Kensington news: Trunk-or-treats, El Bembe celebration and more
Hey there, neighbors. Halloween is this Friday, and community orgs are rolling out the last spooky-themed events for the season.