Kensington CAPA teacher: ‘Art can be a powerful tool for promoting change and building bridges’
Kensington Creative and Performing Art High School (KCAPA) held an art exhibition showcasing the incredible talent and creativity…
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Kensington CAPA student overcomes hardships for a fresh start in Philadelphia
Editor’s note: This essay was submitted by a student at Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School through…
Kensington community connects over photography and poetry at McPherson Square
A few months ago, I gave 10 kids from McPherson’s after-school program film cameras and instructed them to…
Port Richmond resident shares nostalgia for everyday life at Birch and Amber streets
Bob Horn, a Port Richmond resident, grew up and lived in Kensington for 25 years. During his free…
Resident review: Norris Square Park redesign earns an A+
In May, I shared my thoughts about the ongoing renovations to Norris Square Park. Although I looked forward…
Port Richmond poet: ‘Writer’s block, the lockless cage’
Bob Horn, a Port Richmond resident, grew up and lived in Kensington for 25 years. During his free…
Kensington artist: ‘To understand my pain, you have to feel my art.’
Editor’s note: The author’s full name was withheld for privacy reasons. “Paco” is the author’s nickname in the…
The Strife In My Life: ‘Give yourself a chance … when you’re not part of the problem, you become part of the solution’
Hi, my name is Darryl Thomas, and this is a short poem about my drug addiction. The poem…
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…
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…