Where to find free food and produce in Kensington this fall
Harvest season has begun in Philadelphia. Many Kensington community gardens, food distributions, and food pantries will be overflowing…
Fairhill residents use “creative disruption” to fight back against trash with events scheduled this fall
A new coalition of Fairhill residents and community partners are finding creative ways to address the neighborhood’s trash…
La Borinqueña superhero mural in Norris Square honors Puerto Rican history
A Puerto Rican superhero draped in red, white, and blue and holding the flag of Puerto Rico is…
Where to get free school supplies in (mostly North) Philly, plus where to donate school supplies, too
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 11, 2022, and updated on Aug. 24, 2022. As…
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…
The Block Gives Back hosts annual Peace & Play Day in Harrowgate
Jesus Caraballo, a Harrowgate resident and parent, learned about the Peace & Play Day event after he noticed…
Harrowgate hops into spring with a community festival and the Easter Bunny
The Harrowgate Civic Association hosted another seasonal festival at Harrowgate Park this April. The Harrowgate Spring Festival is…
Expanding Our Roots: Kensington community members celebrate community love and care through art
On March 13, the gymnasium at the Community Center at Visitation on Lehigh Avenue was converted into an…
This Kensington church is giving away COVID-19 relief funds
Updated on April 20, 2022 Kensington residents economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can receive financial assistance through…