If I was in charge of my neighborhood I would give Kingsessing a makeover. I would start by getting rid of all the nasty burned up houses crowding the neighborhood. I would then plant more trees and gardens making my neighborhood more relaxing.
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Breaking News In Kingsessing
- MAN SHOT & KILLED WHILE WALKING DOG
On Friday, December 18th, 2015 a 34 year old Mark Marshall was shot and killed while out walking his dog late at night on the 4600 block of Kingsessing. Police used surveillance video from a nearby store to find out that the cause of the shooting was an argument with another man that took place in front of the store. Witnesses watched the man die and he was confirmed dead at the hospital.
- COMCAST DONATES $105K FOR 3D PRINTERS
On May 12th, 2016 Comcast donated $105,00 that will allow kids at 3 rec centers to enjoy 3D printers. Mayor Jim Kenney thanked Comcast for their donation at the Kingsessing rec center.
- MAN DEAD in MINIVAN
A 39 year old man was shot to death in his minivan in Kingsessing. Police are working to get surveillance video from the intersection of 52nd & woodland.
- WOMAN FATALLY STRUCK BY VEHICLE IN KINGSESSING
A man driving a sedan tried to bypass a trolley hitting and killing a 38 year old woman. The man then proceeded to go into on going traffic hitting another car where no one was injured thankfully. Broken hearted aunt was left with telling her nephew mommy isn’t coming home. The man was charged with Involuntary Manslaughter and Homicide by Vehicle while driving under the influence.
All Goo∂ Things Come to an End :(
Even with the positive things in the Kingsessing community unfortunately there are also negatives. Kingsessing has gun shootings and drug crimes in the neighborhood and is dangerous at night. There also is theft in my neighborhood. For example, if you leave your bike outside for more than 10 minutes it will be gone when you come back.
Happy Places
Kingsessing isn’t always bad place to live. There are multiple children parks with recreation centers that hold day camps over the summer. There are also lots of different places of worship to fit any religious need. Sometimes there are even block parties in different parts of the neighborhood during the summer they also do often street cleanings to keep our neighborhood looking good. During the summer there's loads of activities and excitement happening in Kingsessing
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Kingsessing's History
Kingsessing is a neighborhood in Southwest Philadelphia. It starts on 47th street and ends on the border of 58th street close to Cobbs Creek and 60th street. The name Kingsessing comes from the Delaware Indian word for “ a place where there is a meadow”. The Kingsessing area was originally settled by Swedes in 1644, making Kingsessing the oldest settled area in the Philadelphia County. At the beginning of the 20th century, Kingsessing went from being a farmland to a populated residential area with workingmen, clerks and other middle class people. Today, the neighborhood is predominately African-American.
http://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/archive/southwest-philadelphia-essay/
Education in Kingsessing
Neighborhood Schools
Elementary- Hardy Williams Academy
- Harrington Avery D
**William C. longstreth**
Middle School - Hardy Williams Academy
- Harrington Avery D
- Kipp Charter School
- William C. longstreth
- Shaw Middle School
- Turner Middle School
There are no High Schools or Colleges in Kingsessing neighborhood. Neither of these schools listed had news stories.
http://www.realtor.com/local/Kingsessing_Philadelphia_PA
Office Representatives
People who have been voted into office to represent me.
- US Representative: Barack Obama and Joe Biden
- PA Senator: Anthony Williams http://www.senatoranthonyhwilliams.com
- PA Representative: James Roebuck http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bio.cfm?districtnumber=188
- Philadelphia District Council Member: Kenyatta Johnson
http://phlcouncil.com/KenyattaJohnson
Council Member
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| PA Representative |
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| Barack Obama & Joe Biden |
Statistics on Kingsessing
Race: Over half of Kingsessing is dominated by African Americans. 2% Asian, 3% hispanic, white and Black. 3% whites and the rest are other races.
- median household income for Kingsessing is 35,094
- average rent paid: 509
- median age: Males- 29 years Females- 33 years
- Male: 18,878 vs. Females 23,461
- Average household size: 2.8 People
- Percentage of family households: 37.1%
- Percentage of married-couple families among all households: 14.9%
- Percentage of married-couple families with children among all households: 12.3%
- Percentage of single-mother households among all households: 22.8%
- average price of home for detached houses: $64,832
- Townhouses or other attached units: $75,070
- 2-unit structures:$293,548
- 3-4 unit structures: $414,103
- Levels of education from K-12: 31%
- Undergraduate colleges: 7.4%
- Professional school: 4.3%
- K-12 Private School: 60.3%
http://www.city-data.com/nbmaps/neigh-Philadelphia-Pennsylvania.html
WELCOME TO KINGSESSING !!!!!
WELCOME TO KINGSESSING !!!!!
I live in the Kingsessing part of Southwest Philadelphia. Kingsessing starts on 47th street and ends on the border of 58th street.
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