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…
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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…
‘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…
‘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…
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…