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By Jillian Bauer-Reese

Young people walk through Fairhill Square Park during the Puerto Rican Day Parade in September 2025, while others rest wearing Puerto Rican flags draped around their shoulders.

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Womxn's Night offers Kensington women a place to eat, rest and feel safe

Every Wednesday, more than 60 women come through for dinner, showers, disease prevention supplies and a few hours of community.

By Ariana Gronauer

Mike Crouse, left, and Jeff Czerw at Czerw’s Kielbasa in Port Richmond, alongside the pig statue that traveled to John Czerw’s funeral.

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A year after John Czerw’s death, Czerw’s Kielbasa in Port Richmond carries on

After third-generation co-owner John Czerw died in June 2025, his family and longtime customers are still finding ways to hold on at the Port Richmond smokehouse he ran for nearly 50 years.

By Ben Silver

Chad Dravk stands behind the counter of his skate shop, surrounded by skateboards, art supplies, vintage cameras and clothing.

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Chad Dravk skated through Kensington in the 1980s. Now he's building the scene he never had.

At Zembo Temple of Skate and Design on Frankford Avenue, Dravk is building a Philadelphia skate scene that welcomes everyone.

By Ben Silver

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Teenage girl wearing blue shirt inside of a packed City Council chambers pauses to compose herself during her testimony as supporters sit behind her.

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Kensington councilmembers vote to advance ICE Out legislation after all-day hearing

City Council unanimously advanced the seven-bill package after a five-hour hearing. All three councilmembers representing parts of Kensington voted yes.

By Fran-Claire Kenney

Accountability

Experts cite ‘systemic’ lapses in Philly jail care as jury finds city liable in diabetes death

After a four-day trial in federal court, a jury found the city violated Louis Jung Jr.’s constitutional right to medical care while incarcerated and awarded the family $1.67 million in damages.

By Emily Rizzo

Accountability

Conwell Middle School will no longer close, Philly school district says

The decision to spare the two schools from proposed closures comes after nearly a month of intense community pushback against the district’s sweeping facilities plan.

By Rebecca Redelmeier

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Womxn's Night offers Kensington women a place to eat, rest and feel safe

Every Wednesday, more than 60 women come through for dinner, showers, disease prevention supplies and a few hours of community.

By Ariana Gronauer

Community Life

A year after John Czerw’s death, Czerw’s Kielbasa in Port Richmond carries on

After third-generation co-owner John Czerw died in June 2025, his family and longtime customers are still finding ways to hold on at the Port Richmond smokehouse he ran for nearly 50 years.

By Ben Silver

Community Life

Chad Dravk skated through Kensington in the 1980s. Now he's building the scene he never had.

At Zembo Temple of Skate and Design on Frankford Avenue, Dravk is building a Philadelphia skate scene that welcomes everyone.

By Ben Silver

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Cuts to SNAP and SNAP-Ed: A war on Kensington families

. Cutting both direct assistance and evidence-based education is like declaring war on the people of Kensington. Food security means more than just access to food.

By Jackie Saez

Neighborhood Voices

You can rise again: Recovery is possible for those who are ready

September was National Recovery Month. Luis Soto shares his journey to sobriety and how working with others has helped him heal.

By Luis Soto

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Condiciones sistémicas que dificultan el acceso a la licencia de marternidad en la ciudad

La licencia de maternidad debe estar entre las prioridades de las políticas públicas. Si bien la ley actual es insuficiente, su factibilidad es menor para mujeres de comunidades vulnerabilizadas.

By Lixandra Diaz