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Kensington news: Friends Hospital, Narcan training, & the Philly DA's illegal gun diversion program
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Philly DA’s illegal gun possession diversion program reports a 76% decrease in re-arrests among participants
Of the 186 people the program has served since September 2021, 67% reported full-time employment at the time of graduation, and only 5% of participants had been rearrested in the first year after graduating.
El programa de desvío de posesión ilegal de armas del fiscal de Filadelfia reporta una disminución del 76% en los re-arrestos entre los participantes
De las 186 personas que el programa ha atendido desde septiembre de 2021, el 67% reportó empleo a tiempo completo en el momento de la graduación, y solo el 5% de los participantes habían sido re-arrestados en el primer año después de graduarse.
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Kensington news: Philly Home Girls, spring basketball at Heitzman Rec, and Valentine’s Day crocheting class
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Los residentes de Harrowgate muestran su apoyo a la policía de Filadelfia y la idea de los “centros de triaje” del caucus de Kensington: “La gente tiene un verdadero sentimiento de esperanza”
Para algunos, la idea de “triage” del caucus demuestra “acciones que coinciden con la gravedad de nuestra situación”.
Accountability
Harrowgate residents show their support for Philly police, Kensington caucus “triage centers” idea: “People have a real feeling of hope”
For some in Kensington and Harrowgate, the “triage” idea demonstrates “actions that match the gravity of our situation.”
Community Life
La “gran presencia policial y militarizada” de la semana pasada fue de la oficina del fiscal general, no una iniciativa de Parker o del caucus de Kensington
En cambio, la operación fue una incautación de drogas y armas a través de la oficina del fiscal general, según Brett Hambright, portavoz de la oficina del fiscal general.
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Kensington news: Black History Month, book releases, GRIT job training, and the Kensington caucus
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Housing & Shelter
Last week’s “large, militarized police presence” was the attorney general’s office, not a Parker or Kensington caucus initiative
The operation was a drug and firearm seizure through the attorney general's office, according to spokesperson Brett Hambright.
Community Life
Philly health commissioner, a leading voice in city’s opioid efforts, to step down after three-year post
In a statement released on Friday, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole announced she is stepping down from her post effective Feb. 15.
Accountability
‘A big carousel ride’: Philly leaders want to “triage” people using drugs in Kensington to treatment – or incarceration.
A coalition of City Council members who have described themselves as “the Kensington caucus” say they’re working to create a “triage” system for people who are unhoused and living with addiction in the neighborhood.
Community Life
Aquí tienes una mirada a la política de comunicaciones de la alcaldesa Parker, que requiere que todas las declaraciones pasen por su oficina
Todas las entrevistas con los medios, publicaciones en las redes sociales y declaraciones públicas deben ser aprobadas por el equipo de comunicaciones del alcalde Parker.
“Un gran viaje en carrusel”: líderes de Filadelfia quieren “triaje” a las personas que usan drogas en Kensington para tratamiento – o encarcelamiento.
Una coalición de miembros del Consejo Municipal, que se han descrito a sí mismos como “el caucus de Kensington”, dicen que están trabajando para crear un sistema de “triaje” para las personas sin hogar y que viven con adicción en el vecindario.
Accountability
Here's a look at Mayor Parker's communications policy, requiring all statements go through her office
All media interviews, social media posts, and public statements must be approved by Mayor Parker's communications team.
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Kensington news: Philly Bridge & Jawn, open mic night, gardening, community cookbook & more
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Kensington news: Art exhibit, clay workshops, free photo lessons, job fair, plus weekend activities
Here's our Monday morning update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and more.
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Kensington news: MLK Day events, EKNA meeting, clothing swap, arts internship, & Kensington's new deputy police commissioner
Kensington Voice's Monday morning update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and more.
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La alcaldesa Parker nombra a Pedro Rosario el primer comisionado adjunto latino de la policía de Filadelfia
Rosario es capitán en la división de detectives del este de la ciudad y dice que ha trabajado en la comunidad de Kensington durante “toda su carrera policial”.
Accountability
Kensington residents hopeful as Mayor Parker names Pedro Rosario Philly's first Latino deputy police commissioner
Rosario is a captain in the city’s east detective division and says he’s worked in the Kensington community his “entire police career.”
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Kensington news: Community clean-ups, Haudenosaunee, police, redistricting, and tree recycling
Every Monday morning, we update Kensington with news and information about free activities, resources, programs, and more.
Government & Policy
¿Vives cerca de Kensington & Allegheny? Puede que tengas un concejal de la ciudad diferente.
Previamente, las calles alrededor de la intersección estaban divididas entre los Distritos 1 y 7, cada uno representado por un miembro del consejo. Ahora, el área está dividida en los Distritos 1, 6 y 7 y cuenta con tres representantes.
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Do you live near Kensington & Allegheny? You may have a different city councilmember.
Previously, the streets surrounding the intersection were split between Districts 1 and 7, each represented by one council member. Now, the area is divided into Districts 1, 6, and 7 and is served by three representatives.
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Kensington news: New City Council districts, Harrowgate Civic meeting, and Saturday library hours
Here’s our Monday morning update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and more.