Kensington Voice is a community-driven news initiative that amplifies traditionally underserved voices, illuminates the neighborhood’s complexity, challenges, and resilience, and explores existing and potential solutions to problems facing the heart of Kensington. Community engagement and service are central to our mission, so each month, community members have a say in the topics we write about and are invited to participate in our reporting process.
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Aug. 20, 2021 2:27 pm
Kensington residents ask: ‘Why would you think this is acceptable for us?’
When people speak up about neighborhood issues in wealthy neighborhoods, the City resolves them. But in the Kensington area, residents say, the City forces them to wait for solutions.
May 25, 2020 11:30 am
Kensington Voice: Here’s how 5 veterans in Kensington would improve veterans’ services
Kensington Voice editors talked with veterans in January — before COVID-19 impacts — about what kinds of improvements needed to be made to veterans’ services across the board.
Mar. 13, 2020 8:23 am
How the city and Kensington-area orgs are trying to fix the census’ historical undercount of Latinxs
“It’s really important [to be counted] because it’s validation of our presence,” says Will González, the executive director of Ceiba.
Feb. 19, 2020 10:02 am
Veterans guide: Where Philly veterans can get help with benefits, clothing, housing, legal assistance, and more
From the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefit entitlement assistance to city clothing drives to pro bono legal services for veterans, this list can help you help a veteran find the services they need.
Feb. 17, 2020 10:29 am
Coffee and company help these veterans confront trauma, keep loneliness at bay
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 to 9 a.m., the members of Veteran Coffee Club at Impact Services' Hancock Manor share what may well be life-saving conviviality.
Sep. 27, 2019 8:00 am
7 ways schools can help students who are English language learners
Twelve percent of children in Philadelphia schools are classified as English language learners and there are several things that school districts, schools, and educators can do to help them thrive.
Sep. 16, 2019 12:47 pm
How I found my voice and embraced my roots — despite a failed ESL journey
"Looking back, I wish that I didn’t allow outside forces to make me feel like some of the most beautiful parts of myself were a disadvantage," says Kensington Voice journalist Solmaira Valerio.
Sep. 13, 2019 8:00 am
Free classes at Lillian Marrero Library pair cooking with English learning
The next Edible Alphabet class at Lillian Marrero Library begins on September 13 and will meet every Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Jul. 26, 2019 8:00 am
Kensington Soccer Club isn’t only about soccer, it is about community
The nonprofit strives to make a positive impact on the community with passionate coaches and youth development programs.
Jul. 25, 2019 8:00 am
Coming to terms with the absence of my father
In this guest post, 19-year-old Khy Carte says, "As much as this essay is for me, it’s for all of those who have an absent father."