Read More 3 minute read Voices 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… byRegina Feighan-Drach03/20/2023
Read More 2 minute read Voices 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… byYadriel Agosto03/10/2023
Read More 4 minute read Voices 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… byDaisie Cardona02/15/2023
Read More 2 minute read Voices 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… byBob Horn01/18/2023
Read More 4 minute read Voices 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… byDarryl A. Thomas12/06/2022
Read More 1 minute read Voices 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… byBob Horn11/21/2022
Read More 2 minute read Voices 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… byPaco07/29/2022
Read More 2 minute read Voices 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… byDarryl A. Thomas07/27/2022
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