Philly’s school safety program to shield kids from violence was working. So where did it go?
A key violence prevention program disappeared from schools across Philly this fall, including in Kensington—just when students needed it most.
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Hey Kensington, tell us what’s up & enter to win a $200 gift card 💵
Help us understand Kensington’s information needs. Your answers will guide our reporting — and give you a chance to win $200.
Philly’s only 2025 gift guide with spiritual consults, PPA evasion and a Kensington Jason Kelce tee
This year’s holiday gift guide highlights creative, hyperlocal gifts that support Kensington’s artists, makers, and small businesses.
Kensington voters trickle out for judges, SNAP cuts, and inspiration from the NYC mayoral election
Voters turned out with the hopes of retaining Pennsylvania's Supreme Court Justices, and some were inspired by New York’s history-making mayoral election.
Students in grades 6-12: Join our Creative Writing Corner
Students in grades six through 12 are invited to join our Creative Writing Corner with Khysir Carter, a writing workshop
Join us for Mural Art Mondayz with artist John C. Zerbe
Students in grades six through 12 are invited to this free workshop series, where they will develop a mural design
Hey, City Hall! It's us, Kensington.
Got a question for City Hall? Send it our way, and we’ll do our best to find an answer.
Miss Awilda's Media Learning Lab: Open to the public Monday through Friday from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Miss Awilda’s Media Learning Lab is a place and a program where people of all ages can access digital
Youth Voices: A free after-school and summer storytelling program for students in sixth through 12th grade
The Youth Voices program engages youth in various structured and unstructured creative expression projects through its after-school and summer storytelling
'My vision for Kensington' art contest: Local artists show us their hopes for the neighborhood
Drumroll, please! The results are in. Our election-themed art contest, “My vision for Kensington” has come to an end.
Kensington voters participate in Philly's historic but low turnout 2023 primary election
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
We invited all the mayoral candidates to a forum in Kensington. Here’s who showed up.
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for
Kensington residents asked the 7th District Council candidates several questions at our forum. Here’s what they had to say.
This story is part of our “Hey, City Hall! It’s us, Kensington” series. Do you have a question for