purpose
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.
purpose
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.
purpose
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.
purpose
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."
purpose
Jul. 24, 2019 8:00 am
H.S. students of color set their sights on voter engagement in Kensington
During the school year, Youth United for Change focuses on education and schooling activism. But in the summer, all the organization’s resources are focused on the VOTA! project.
purpose
Jul. 22, 2019 8:00 am
These young people are making poetry in Kensington. And the community loves it.
Poets from Kensington High School, Kensington Health Sciences Academy, and Kensington High School for the Creative and Performing Arts took to the Kimmel Center stage for the Philly Slam League Championships.
purpose
May 28, 2019 8:02 am
That thing you do: What happened around Philly in May
Nonprofits and businesses across the city were busy making their presence felt this past month.
purpose
May 13, 2019 6:00 am
Kensington Derby and Arts Festival celebrates on-the-fly inventiveness and spirit of community
The final event of #PTW19 brought together local businesses, artists and STEM-informed "human-powered transit."
people
May 9, 2019 11:30 am
Roz Pichardo has reversed more than 100 overdoses. This is the emotional cost
The lifelong Kensington resident tells us in her own words.
method
May 8, 2019 10:32 am
The importance of engaging in self-care when faced with trauma
Kensington Voice takes a deep look at vicarious trauma and secondary traumatic stress, and outlines techniques for self-care as well as trauma-informed practices at Impact Services and Prevention Point Philadelphia.