Philly’s school safety program to shield kids from violence was working. So where did it go?
A key violence prevention program disappeared from schools across Philly this fall, including in Kensington—just when students needed it most.

The Story Corner is a collaboration between Kensington Voice and McPherson Square Library, located at the intersection of Kensington and Indiana Avenues.
Love in this place.

Weaving at Prevention Point.

The Kensington Storefront.

In Memory of JP.

Tell Me Something Good: The Kensington Storefront.

Artist: The Kensington Storefront.

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Editor: Maggie Loesch / Story Designer: Jillian Bauer-Reese / Translator: Kristine Aponte
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