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The Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden Brings Kensington Neighbors Together

December 11, 2024 Ashley Marie Green

The Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden in the Norris Square neighborhood of Philadelphia regularly hosts potlucks to unite the artistic community. On Nov. 3, the garden hosted a Dia De Los Muertos celebration.

Kensington

Kensington: What Should Be Done with the Opioid Settlement Funds?

May 18, 2023 Jada M Wilson

Kensington community members tell us where the millions of dollars from opioid settlements should and should not go.

Business

Kensington: Pastor Joshua Grace’s Impact Goes Beyond Church Walls

September 25, 2017 Austin Albright

Joshua Grace has served as pastor at Circle of Hope Church since 2003. Grace leads efforts to unite his community through its thrift store, Circle Thrift, and events hosted by the church. He works with

Housing

Kensington: First Time Home Buyer Workshop Proves Valuable Resource For Locals

September 11, 2017 Jared Phillips

For many, owning a first home is a big part of the American Dream. In Philadelphia, that dream is less of a reality than other cities in the country. According to public data sources gathered

City Hall

Social Issues: Councilwoman María Quiñones-Sánchez Talks Income Inequality

August 29, 2017 Bob Stewart

María Quiñones-Sánchez took office 10 years ago representing District 7 in Philadelphia City Council. Long considered a party outsider, it is not uncommon to find her battling politically with Latino leaders in her own neighborhood,

Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: Rock To The Future Providing More Than Music Education to Philly Youth

July 21, 2017 Jared Phillips

When Rock to the Future was started seven years ago, it had one clear goal in mind. The Kensington-based non-profit wanted to provide Philly youth an opportunity to learn instruments with after-school programs and summer camps, but

Environment

Harrowgate: Outsiders Pitch In When Locals Don’t

July 14, 2017 Bob Stewart

Longtime community members fight for their neighborhood one block at a time in Harrowgate. Repelling drug dealers, moving addicts along and fighting opportunistic slumlords starts less with city-wide policy and more with in-person communication and leading

Economy

Kensington: Local Gardens Cultivate Community, Help Revitalize Neighborhoods

May 4, 2016 James M. Kirn

It was in the 1970s when drug use and the violent state of the neighborhood spurred a unique change among a small group of Puerto Rican women in West Kensington. These women, called the Grupo

Education

West Kensington: Peace Corps Alumnus Continues Work With Latino Community

March 2, 2016 Coleen Mary O'Hara

Entering the Norris Square Neighborhood Project (NSNP) is an experience in itself. With bright colors, the side-by-side row homes create a place that becomes a safe haven for youth in Kensington. Through numerous after-school programs, garden

Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: Five Places Helping to Create an Art Community

February 1, 2016 James M. Kirn

Slowly but surely, the art community in Old Kensington is pushing forward. It’s hidden among the abandoned factories and vacant lots of the area, but the artists aren’t complaining. “There are five studios within blocks

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