Harrowgate Park’s new sculpture promotes literacy through community voices
Kensington community members welcomed a new sculpture into Harrowgate Park this week. Installed this past Friday and dedicated…
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As Philly schools reopen, Kensington students and teachers still need help with online learning
After a year of online learning, Kensington students and teachers are continuing to ask for improvements and support…
Kensington community responds to SEPTA closing down Somerset Station
Update 04/01/21 4:40 p.m. – SEPTA will reopen Somerset Station on Monday, April 5 after two weeks of…
SEPTA responds to Kensington organizations’ protest of Somerset Station closure
Updated 04/07/21 4:40 p.m. Kensington’s Somerset Station, managed by SEPTA and located on the Market-Frankford Line, will reopen…
Local artist Daniel de Jesús releases new album: ‘These songs represent an analysis of my own psyche’
As one of the country’s leaders in public art — with over 4,000 murals — and the birthplace…
This thrift store is offering free clothes and homegoods to Kensington residents
After some operational changes and closures due to COVID-19, a small thrift store tucked away on Kensington Avenue…
There’s a new rental assistance program for Philly youth aging out of foster care
Historically, Philadelphia hasn’t done the best job helping young people transition out of foster care and into stable,…
Philly vaccination clinic for people experiencing homelessness launches at the Hub of Hope
Matthew Ward is a preparer. Having run his own contracting business for about 15 years, Ward is used…
Self-care guide: How to show yourself some love on this COVID Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is widely known as a day of joy and romance — a time to buy roses…
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…