Read More 5 minute read Voices The safety issues we face in Kensington affect our children too; it’s time we hear from them. At the root of every issue in Kensington is safety. Gun violence, addiction, trash, homelessness, and more… These… byMaria Blaszczyk06/23/2022
Read More 5 minute read Voices Philly library funding increase is a step in the right direction but falls short of what’s needed. This letter was written by Tuesday Chalmers and Kayla Hoskinson for Kensington-area libraries. Chalmers and Hoskinson are library… byKayla HoskinsonandbyTuesday Chalmers06/21/2022
Read More 6 minute read Voices Everyday life shouldn’t include gun violence. We must fight for our community. Editor’s Note: This Voices essay was submitted by a member of Youth United for Change (YUC), a nonprofit… byTamar Gamble06/02/2022
Read More 6 minute read Voices Norris Square Park is getting a makeover. Let’s honor the park’s history by helping to take care of it.  Hey, neighbors. Have you heard the news? Norris Square Park is getting a makeover. This is a good… byDarryl A. Thomas05/23/2022
Read More 2 minute read Voices Gun violence: ‘It’s the same song every night we sing. And yet no one seems to hear a thing.’ Editor’s Note: This poem was submitted by a member of Youth United for Change (YUC), a nonprofit youth… byLena Talmadge05/19/2022
Read More 5 minute read Voices McPherson Square is the last lifeline of my hurting neighborhood. It’s time it gets more funding. McPherson Square Park is widely known as “Needle Park.” Many people don’t know that the old building sitting… byDaisie Cardona05/02/2022
Read More 3 minute read Voices Budget-friendly steps to becoming a sustainable business in Kensington Sustainability is currently a buzzword. Many have the intention to do good for our environment but are deterred… byLauren Lyons04/18/2022
Read More 4 minute read Voices ‘Because I love Kensington, I demand better from the City government.’ One Saturday, my 11-month-old and I walked up to the 3 bus stop at Kensington Avenue and Clearfield… byNaomi Wildflower03/15/2022
Read More 5 minute read Voices ‘Being disabled doesn’t change the fact that your necessities are just as important as the next person.’ Editor’s Note: Darryl Thomas has lived in Norris Square for 15 years. He’s a regular contributor to our… byDarryl A. Thomas02/24/2022
Read More 3 minute read Voices Philly’s new district boundary at K&A is mind-boggling; now we’re forced to start all over again With each 10-year census, Philadelphia City Council adjusts their districts to stay mostly equal in size. Normally, it’s… byAlfred Klosterman02/02/2022