After seeing the redesign plans for McPherson Square Park and Library, residents asked for more shade, and requested the library stay open during construction.
Backpack season is underway! We’ve got lots of places for you to scoop up new school supplies before classes start – plus a few opportunities to get wet and cool off on hot days.
McPherson Square Library, which has been closed since June 21st due to a broken air conditioning system, may reopen by next Tuesday in time for a meeting with the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuild program.
Editor’s Note: The reporter listed above trained ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, to collaboratively write this story, which was edited by newsroom staff.
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Anyone who is registered to vote can vote by mail in the Philly primary for any reason. Here’s how you can apply for a mail-in ballot.
To apply for a mail-in ballot by mail, you can download and print the paper application from the Department of State’s website. You can request an application by mail at 1-877-VOTESPA.
Kensington Voice is also printing mail-in ballot applications and distributing them in our April 2023 newspapers at these 25+ locations.
Once you have the form, you can fill it out and mail it to:
Philadelphia County Board of Elections City Hall Rm 142 1400 JFK Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19107
How to apply for a mail-in ballot in person
To apply for a mail-in ballot in person, you can visit Philadelphia’s County Board of Elections, which is located in City Hall, Room 142.
Have any questions about the mail-in application or the election?
For more information, please contact Philadelphia’s County Board of Elections office at 215-686-3469 or visit vote.phila.gov.
Editors: Zari Tarazona Designer: Zari Tarazona
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Meet Al E. Gheny, the Chat GPT robot reporter we named after one of North Philly's well-known business corridors. Al always shares a byline with a human and was named by Kensington community leader a
The Norris Square Neighborhood Profile, released in July, explored rising housing costs and other shifts in the neighborhood. This resource list points residents to support.
