Tag: Kensington
Joy of Sox celebrates receiving 1 million pairs of socks, sets sights on new goal by 2025
Joy of Sox celebrated with Prevention Point Philadelphia Wednesday after achieving the goal of reaching one million socks by October.
11 months ago
‘This is home for us’: Former Philly factory to reopen as alternative high school
El Centro de Estudiantes has called three buildings home since 2009. It will now have what it hopes will be a permanent home.
12 months ago
With a new name and new services, Xiente hopes to grow prosperity in Philadelphia
Formerly known as the Norris Square Community Alliance, the group will experiment with tools like guaranteed income to lift families out of poverty.
1 year ago
According to the city Health Department, 1,413 people died from drug overdoses in Philadelphia last year.
1 year ago
Last Thursday’s film premiere proves just how beloved the Kensington Storefront was — and how it may be coming to life again.
1 year ago
‘It’s coming back to life’: Philly nonprofit hopes former factory becomes neighborhood asset
The hulking building is being transformed into a new mixed-use development. The first phase of the project is now complete.
1 year ago
Whole lot of love in Prevention Point’s new Love Lot in Kensington
A vacant lot in Kensington has been transformed into an art environment to assist Prevention Point’s harm reduction programs.
1 year ago
Philadelphia police seize guns and $1.4 million in street drugs during 3-day operation in Kensington
The joint operation between local police and federal agencies including the FBI and DEA was targeted to Kensington’s open-air drug market.
1 year ago
Crews battle 2-alarm fire in North Philadelphia furniture store
The fire started just before noon Monday near American and Huntingdon streets.
1 year ago
Residents and community health care workers are expressing concern about proposals around law enforcement arresting individuals using illicit drugs out in the open.
1 year ago
At Kensington forum, elementary school students ask mayoral candidates for solutions
Students of Casarez Elementary stressed the impacts of rampant drug use and violence in the neighborhood.
2 years ago
Listen 1:23‘We’re here to help’: Local diaper bank begins monthly distribution in Kensington
From diapers and wipes to period and adult incontinence products, the Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank is providing families with what they need.
2 years ago
Listen 1:53Art that stares back: Life-size figures reflect cultural identities at the Clay Studio
The Clay Studio in Philadelphia asked 12 artists to make work that reflects how they feel about their position in the world right now.
2 years ago
Listen 1:21A winter festival and toy drive are coming to Kensington’s McPherson Square. The events are part of a collaboration between the city and residents to make the park safer.
2 years ago
Listen 4:13Key Pizza destroyed in East Kensington building collapse
The building collapsed Wednesday morning at Memphis and York streets in the East Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia.
2 years ago