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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…