Housing & Shelter
Against Mayor Parker’s wishes, Council advances version of her housing plan
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, whose 7th District covers Kensington, said the vast majority of her constituents earn less than 60% AMI.
Jack Tomczuk, Metro Philadelphia
Housing & Shelter
Immigration
Outcry after ex-cop in Irizarry killing gets no additional prison time
A judge sentenced former Philadelphia Police Officer Mark Dial on Thursday to no further prison time after he was convicted of voluntary manslaughter for his role in the 2023 killing of Eddie “Junito” Irizarry Jr.
Health & Wellness
City Council passes budget, Parker’s housing plan
The budget – totaling about $13.4 billion across operating and capital expenses – invests in establishing a “wellness” system to address Kensington’s opioid crisis.
Accountability
City budget including housing plan, Kensington Wellness Court expansion, set for final passage
Funding is allocated to expand the administration’s Kensington Wellness Court pilot from one to five days a week.
Government & Policy
Police release new details in Kensington shooting that critically injured officer
Police leaders and prosecutors provided additional details about the incident during a news conference Monday at PPD headquarters.