Kingsessing
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How to Sign Up for Philadelphia Water Department’s Quarterly Construction Newsletter
Every quarter, Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) shares updates on upcoming or ongoing water, sewer, and green infrastructure projects in Philadelphia City Council. Here’s How It…
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Francis Myers Recreation Center in Kingsessing Undergoing $27 Million Renovation Project
The renovation project at the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center in Kingsessing is continuing to take place nearly two years after former Mayor Jim Kenney…
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How a Network of Trails Became One of the Region’s Biggest Success Stories
The year 2025 was marked by moments that dominated headlines and conversations nationwide — from TikTok nearly being banned and the viral Coldplay concert clip,…
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Philadelphia Leadership: David Fair, Executive Director, Turning Points for Children
David Fair, Executive Director at Turning Points for Children, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up attending Catholic school in Southwest Philadelphia, coming out as…
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Philadelphia Has Pothole Problem, But Some Neighborhoods Are in Much Worse Shape Than Others
One of the few things just about every Philadelphian can agree on is that the city has a pothole problem, but some neighborhoods are in…
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New Resource Center Opens in Kingsessing to Support Those Impacted By Gun Violence, Trauma
Kingsessing Heals Community Resilience Center, a new resource center has opened in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood that bears the center’s name. The new center celebrated…
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New $13.7M Federal Grant Will Link Schuylkill River Trail from Manayunk to Passyunk Avenue
A $13.7 million federal grant will complete two extensions of the Schuylkill River Trail, from Manayunk to Passyunk Avenue, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The…
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Kingsessing Community Hoping Renewal, Brighter Future is On the Way
With high poverty rates exacerbated by its disconnectedness from Center City, Kingsessing is now hoping that renewal could be on its way, writes Kyle Bagenstose…
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This Initiative Helps Kids Learn About Health, Be More Active, and Address a Prevalent Ailment
Healthy Hoops, an ongoing initiative is a collaboration between AmeriHealth Caritas and Keystone First to educate kids about their health and encourage them to lead…
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Bike Share Program Indego is Set to See A Major Expansion in Philadelphia Next Year
Indego, the bike share program, is planning to add 1,000 new docking points, 45-50 stations, and 650 electric bikes to its system next year, writes…
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Green Development Coming to Kingsessing After Community Members Provide Stamp of Approval
A collection of environmental organizations has joined forces to build new green stormwater infrastructure in Kingsessing, all with approval from community members, writes Nate File…
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Second Annual Black Farmers Market Promotes Community and Health
The second annual Black Farmers Market brought together many farmers, vendors, and other agriculturalists from Philadelphia to the Glenda Ann Christopher Memorial Park in Kingsessing…
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