Read More 5 minute read News Campout for Peace: Kensington activist sleeps outside to bring attention to rising gun violence in Philly Every January since 2013, Rosalind Pichardo pitches a tent, rolls out a sleeping bag, and spends a blistering… byHenry Savage02/09/2021
Read More 3 minute read News How Kensington voted in the 2020 general election In an election with record-breaking voter registration in Philadelphia and the most ballots cast nationwide in U.S. history… byHenry Savage12/03/2020
Read More 3 minute read Community Listening News While harm reduction advocates continue to rally for an overdose prevention site in Kensington, federal lawyers push back in court On Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit in Philadelphia heard arguments on whether Safehouse,… byHenry Savage11/16/2020
Read More 2 minute read Community Listening News Norris Square community reckons with an attempted break-in that resulted in a beloved community member’s arrest Norris Square residents gathered on Thursday night to support Antonio “Tony” Gonzalez, a neighbor and local business owner,… byErin BlewettandbyHenry SavageandbySolmaira Valerio11/06/2020
Read More 1 minute read News A Kensington bookstore and local nonprofit brought a goat-filled play to Sunflower Philly Local Kensington bookstore The Head and The Hand, partnered with The Philly Goat Project on Saturday to turn… byHenry Savage10/28/2020
Read More 3 minute read News The Ruth Street Community Garden kicks off the fall season with Halloween festivities Three months ago, The Ruth Street Community Garden was an abandoned lot with milk crates, trash, and painted-over… byHenry Savage10/20/2020
Read More 7 minute read News Trash pile-ups and illegal dumping in Kensington: ‘Why is it our responsibility to then jump in and fend for ourselves?’ When it comes to keeping Philadelphia clean, wealthier neighborhoods like Center City are continually ranked among the cleanest… byHenry Savage10/19/2020
Read More 4 minute read News Resources Everything you need to know about Kensington’s satellite election offices Updated: 10/20/2020 12:19 p.m. The City of Philadelphia has opened 17 satellite election offices throughout the city to… byErin BlewettandbyHenry Savage10/09/2020
Read More 6 minute read News How the Black stimulus package could impact Kensington For months, Philadelphians have called on the city to address systemic racism. In response, Councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez is… byHenry SavageandbyKhy Carter10/05/2020
Read More 5 minute read News 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… byHenry Savage07/16/2020