Kensington

Daniella Zamorano entered her first year of teaching at Henry A. Brown Elementary School, located at 1946 E. Sergeant St.,with few resources to contribute to her fourth-grade classroom. Past teachers had taken their own book [continue reading…]

Rock to the Future, an after-school program, offers Kensington and neighboring residents free music lessons, homework help and a social environment for students who would otherwise never see the benefits of music education. Jessica McKay, [continue reading…]

Teachers in Philadelphia are finding alternative ways to supplement school supplies for their classrooms amidst the district budget cuts. Thrift stores like Circle Thrift, located at 2233 Frankford Ave., carry used and discounted wares that [continue reading…]

In a push to get local residents more involved in the environmental state of the community, Sustainable 19125 held a rain barrel workshop in East Kensington. It was organized to get the word out about [continue reading…]

Maryelis Santiago recently realized that many young girls might not be able to afford prom attire due to financial shortcomings. Hoping that girls may get the dresses they deserve, Santiago has formed a prom dress [continue reading…]

Comcast, the largest home Internet provider, is having a difficult time bridging the digital divide in Kensington. Introduced last fall, Comcast’s Internet Essentials program aims to provide low-income families with home Internet access for $9.95 [continue reading…]

Targeting issues of obesity and hunger are a growing trend, but it is unlikely to see both as a common initiative for one program. Attacking obesity and hunger together may seem far-fetched when at the [continue reading…]

Walking into the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, customers are immediately welcomed into the living room area. Not just one living room, but almost a dozen living room sets are neatly decorated and organized. On the [continue reading…]