Tag: Kensington
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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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.
1 year 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
Amid ongoing concerns over gentrification, one community org wants residents to help shape the future of Kensington properties.
2 years ago
Kensington development team seeks middle ground between gentrification and stagnation
A former bank will become a commercial kitchen and event space. A textile factory will feature apartments and commercial space.
2 years ago
‘Children still live there’: The fight for safe summer play in Kensington
Due to safety concerns in Kensington, the City of Philadelphia is downsizing a program designed to encourage outdoor play for kids.
2 years ago
Listen 5:23One longtime resident reported a drop in pressure to the water department on Monday. “We can’t take a bath, we can’t eat," she said. "Who’s going to make up for that?”
2 years ago
Philly man gets 15 years in ATM blast during civil unrest
Philadelphia police said at the time that 50 cash machines were hit by explosives in the same week amid civil unrest.
2 years ago
For these young trainees, careers in solar look like Philly’s future
While Pa. primary candidates continue to support fossil fuels in the name of jobs, some young Philadelphians see a brighter future in the solar industry.
2 years ago
Listen 4:24Officials: 4 dead, including 3 children after rowhome fire in Kensington
Officials say it was 3 children and a man who died.
2 years ago
The Clay Studio opens new building in Kensington, for Kensington
The purpose-built ceramics workshop and community space is designed with its neighbors in mind.
2 years ago
‘We feel fiercely’: Kensington finds its poetic voice
After a neon mural of poetry by Kensington residents was completed, the Kensington Healing Verse project continues to guide people into creative writing.
2 years ago