Kensington resilience: Amber Owls cheer and dance team
For over 30 years, Harrowgate resident Michelle “Mimi” Martinez has coached the Amber Owls, a local cheer and…
Trees are a vital part of our environment. Here’s how to support tree efforts.
The majority of Kensington doesn’t have enough street trees compared to other neighborhoods in the city. However, there…
The Legacy of Amalgam: ‘It didn’t matter what you are and how you identify. There was always something here for you.’
For seven years since it first opened in 2015, Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse has been a space for…
Senior Prom at Casa Indiana: ‘For them to take the time to celebrate us, as seniors, was very important’
Roxanne Bell, a resident of Casa Indiana, had the time of her life at the “senior prom” organized…
Need home repairs? Here’s where to start looking in Philadelphia.
For several years, Kensington resident Carlos Mitti was unable to access his basement or safely use his shower.…
Keeping cool in Kensington: What to expect from the heat and how to stay safe as temperatures rise
Editor’s note: This story was updated on August 15, 2022. With the City of Philadelphia issuing its latest heat…
‘Our mission statement is to reduce the stress of waking up in the morning, not knowing how you’re going to feed your kids’
Families in Kensington went through what may have been one of the hardest seasons of a lifetime in…
This Latinx org provides free tax filing to people with low incomes
Even before the pandemic, tax season has always consisted of varying levels of anticipation and stress. And, for…
Harrowgate resident leads mural project at Scanlon Playground: ‘I would love to continue bringing communities together through art’
Funded by Mural Art’s Neighborhood Yes Fund, Harrowgate resident and Bensalem High School art teacher Carly Noella Najera…
Kensington business owners on pandemic recovery: ‘Things are getting better slowly, but we have a long way to go’
For the past four years, Sonny Heff and his wife have run the Kensington Mini Mart, a corner…