Here’s how Philadelphia public schools will operate this fall
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, The School District of Philadelphia’s upcoming 2020-2021 school year will operate differently…
Protesters gather at Kensington’s main intersection to send a message to City Hall
To see more photos of the protest, view the slideshow at the end of the article or follow…
How Philly’s decision to defund its cultural arts will affect community organizations
Editor’s note: This article was originally published before City Council approved the budget on Thursday, June 25. The…
Nightly explosions and fireworks in Kensington leave veterans experiencing elevated PTSD symptoms
When Vietnam veteran John Tomys heard an explosion in Kensington last week, his first thought wasn’t of fireworks…
In Philly, how will the 2020 Census count people experiencing homelessness?
The last time Robert Clark filled out the United States Census form, he had a well-paying job, a…
With youth program funding at stake, here’s how Philly is tackling the 2020 Census youth count
Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite Jr. knows the impact that a United States Census can have on children in…
Community, city respond after 16 businesses close in Kensington Avenue sweep
In the 25-plus years that Kip’s family has owned Martin’s Deli on Kensington Avenue, they’ve never experienced the…
More than a dozen businesses close on Kensington Avenue after failed inspections
*Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article misstated that Ramon Crespo’s last name was Cruz. At 9…
For many veterans, it’s easier to enlist in the military than it is to enroll in its benefits
When John Tomys was a teenager, he didn’t realize his decision to hot-wire a Mercedes would land him…
New veterans’ housing facility in Kensington relieves pressure so residents can focus on their passions
As a child, Harry Wilson had a love for writing. But after he enlisted in the military in…