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How do I report illegal dumping in Philadelphia?
Call 911 if you see it happening. Call 311 if you find it after the fact.
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At Baker Industries in Kensington, the production floor doubles as a starting line
A 46-year-old workforce program offers people starting over after prison or homelessness a paycheck, a routine, and a shot at what comes next.
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Inside Fireball Printing, the Kensington shop that prints for artists and outreach workers
The print shop started with a copy machine in a living room almost 20 years ago.
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Kensington's Resource Exchange gives artists low-cost supplies and keeps materials out of landfills
A creative reuse center on North American Street near Berks Street, the store sells donated art and building materials at a discount.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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At Baker Industries in Kensington, the production floor doubles as a starting line
A 46-year-old workforce program offers people starting over after prison or homelessness a paycheck, a routine, and a shot at what comes next.
Community Life
Inside Fireball Printing, the Kensington shop that prints for artists and outreach workers
The print shop started with a copy machine in a living room almost 20 years ago.
Community Life
Kensington's Resource Exchange gives artists low-cost supplies and keeps materials out of landfills
A creative reuse center on North American Street near Berks Street, the store sells donated art and building materials at a discount.
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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.
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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.
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.
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At Baker Industries in Kensington, the production floor doubles as a starting line
A 46-year-old workforce program offers people starting over after prison or homelessness a paycheck, a routine, and a shot at what comes next.
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.
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.
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Fixing Your Block
How do I report illegal dumping in Philadelphia?
Call 911 if you see it happening. Call 311 if you find it after the fact.
Guides & Resources
How to become a paid poll worker in Kensington for the 2026 elections
Philadelphia needs poll workers for the May 19 primary, and Kensington divisions are some of the hardest to staff. The job pays $200 for one day.
Fixing Your Block
How do I report an abandoned vehicle in Philadelphia?
Abandoned vehicles are one of the most common 311 complaints in the 19134 ZIP code.
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What's happening in Kensington: Week of Feb. 2, 2026
Free HIV/AIDS testing event, business tax prep workshop and more.
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What's happening in Kensington: Week of Jan. 26, 2026
‘Right to the City’ board game play session, hat knitting workshop and more.
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What's happening in Kensington: Week of Jan. 19, 2026
MLK Day cleanup, Lost Time comedy show and more.