Kensington
Coverage of Kensington in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Rewilding Philadelphia’ greening project brings pocket forest to Kensington
Rewilding Philadelphia, a collaborative urban conservation project led by artist Pete Angevine, aims to create a pocket forest in Kensington using the Miyawaki Method. The initiative, funded by the William Penn Foundation, will plant 1,500 trees on a former industrial site at 2717 Jasper St. to address environmental justice and boost biodiversity, with community involvement in paid opportunities and artistic enhancements.
- America 250 lack of excitement; Sports Complex traffic project; Kensington skate scene | Morning Roundup
The article discusses mixed public sentiment towards the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations amid economic and political tensions, a $30 million traffic improvement project near the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, and a growing skate scene in Kensington led by Chad Dravk.
- Jeffrey Epstein housed female victims in flats in Kensington and Chelsea in years after British police decided not to investigate him
Jeffrey Epstein housed female victims in flats located in Kensington and Chelsea following a decision by British police not to investigate him. The article highlights the lack of legal action against Epstein in the UK despite his known criminal activities.
- Jeffrey Epstein housed female victims in flats in Kensington and Chelsea in years after British police decided not to investigate him
Jeffrey Epstein housed female victims in flats located in Kensington and Chelsea, London, in the years following British police's decision not to investigate him. The article highlights the lack of prior legal action against Epstein despite his alleged activities.
- Is a cruel canine poisoner targeting Kensington and Chelsea's posh pups?
A suspected cruel canine poisoner is targeting luxury dogs in Kensington and Chelsea, sparking concern among local pet owners. Authorities are investigating potential cases of deliberate poisoning in the affluent areas.
- Millionaire property tycoon battles council over plans to transform £7.1m Kensington home of dramatist WS Gilbert into sprawling family mega-mansion
A millionaire property tycoon is contesting a council's decision over plans to convert the £7.1m Kensington home of dramatist WS Gilbert into a sprawling family mega-mansion. The dispute centers on the transformation of a historic property into a larger private residence.
- 33 Alleged Members of Violent Kensington Drug Trafficking Organization Charged in 41-Count Indictment
A historic 41-count indictment charges 33 alleged members of the Weymouth Street Drug Trafficking Organization with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and related offenses. The violent drug trafficking organization operated in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. This represents a significant law enforcement action against the criminal enterprise.