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How do I report an abandoned vehicle in Philadelphia?

Abandoned vehicles are one of the most common 311 complaints in the 19134 ZIP code.

By Kensington Voice

Tow truck removing an abandoned vehicle from a Philadelphia street, editorial collage illustration in plum and magenta pink with burnt orange geometric shapes on a concrete texture background

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Attendees browse food vendors, including a taco stand, at the Port Richmond 179th Anniversary Festival at Campbell Square Park in Philadelphia.

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Port Richmond celebrates 179th anniversary with food, music and community at Campbell Square Park

The annual festival brought together vendors, live music and neighbors, doubling as a kickoff for local America 250 celebrations.

By Emily Briggs & Alexa Gamborino Suarez

A staff member stands beside seated trainees at computer workstations in a bright room with white brick walls.

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Hopeworks Kensington offers paid job training and career help for young adults

The nonprofit provides paid training, career support and real work to help 17- to-26-year-olds move into full-time jobs averaging $43K a year.

By Ariana Gronauer & Xavier Johnson

Community Life

Norris Square Neighborhood Project plans community fridge at Raíces Garden

The fridge will expand free food access and build a shared neighborhood resource shaped by resident input.

By Emily Briggs

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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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Philadelphia council members won’t ‘rubber stamp’ school closure plan

The final vote on the closure plan will come from the school board but City Council members said Tuesday they want their input to be considered.

By Carly Sitrin, Chalkbeat Philadelphia

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Port Richmond celebrates 179th anniversary with food, music and community at Campbell Square Park

The annual festival brought together vendors, live music and neighbors, doubling as a kickoff for local America 250 celebrations.

By Emily Briggs & Alexa Gamborino Suarez

Community Life

Norris Square Neighborhood Project plans community fridge at Raíces Garden

The fridge will expand free food access and build a shared neighborhood resource shaped by resident input.

By Emily Briggs

Community Life

Faith-based nonprofit offers paid work, job training and child care to single moms in Kensington and Glenside

Since 2015, the nonprofit has employed 175 women, its founder says, pairing work experience with mentorship and faith-based support.

By Ariana Gronauer

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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

Neighborhood Voices

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

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Solutions Spotlight

Hopeworks Kensington offers paid job training and career help for young adults

The nonprofit provides paid training, career support and real work to help 17- to-26-year-olds move into full-time jobs averaging $43K a year.

By Ariana Gronauer & Xavier Johnson

Arts & Culture

New workshop series asks Kensington residents to help shape greener public spaces

Neighbors and community organizers gathered at the Kensington Engagement Center to kick off Co-Creating a Greenprint for Kensington, a workshop series organized by NKCDC focused on expanding and improving safe public green spaces.

By Safiya Totesau & Emily Briggs

Arts & Culture

‘Life or death issue’: Kensington schools seek higher graduation rates by embedding student support

Over 25% of West Kensington residents don’t have a high school diploma. Embedded advisers and support could help students overcome poverty and other systemic barriers, experts say.

By Sammy Caiola & Emily Rizzo

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