Where to get free smoke detectors and batteries installed in Philly
On Jan. 5, at least 12 people — including nine children — were killed in a rowhome in…
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A Home for Missed Goodbyes: Relaunching With Love
We journalists have written a lot about Philadelphia’s alarming homicide numbers in 2020 and 2021. Our city is…
Kensington’s 2021 Last-Minute Gift Guide
Kensington’s Last-Minute Gift Guide is an annual holiday shopping guide filled with ideas for where to shop locally…
Grief and loss: These new programs in Kensington help mothers and fathers heal
Kensington resident Brenda Mosley is on a mission to help mothers and fathers deal with the grief of…
Still unsure about the COVID-19 vaccine? Hear what your neighbors & local health workers have to say
When Harrowgate and Kensington residents Darlene Burton and Carmen Tejada were first eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine,…
Food resources guide: Where Kensington residents can access food pantries, meal distribution sites, community fridges, and more
Community organizations and individuals throughout the neighborhoods of Kensington, Harrowgate, Norris Square, and Fairhill regularly take care of…
This free computer science program is helping underserved students access STEM education
By offering free computer science courses in Philadelphia, Chris Avery hopes to give underserved students a high-quality education…
Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Kensington, plus answers to your FAQs
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect new information on the Delta variant of coronavirus and…
Where to find LGBTQIA+ resources in Philadelphia
Finding the right outlets to support Philly’s LGBTQIA+ communities mentally or physically can be difficult. That’s why we…
Alternatives to calling 911 in Philadelphia
Inspired by Kensington residents from Resolve Philly’s Sound OFF. With information from Don’t Call the Police, Philly Alt.…