Pruning for paving? Or trees in trouble?
City crews say they’re taking care to preserve trees during road repairs, but advocates argue that the canopy is still under threat.
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Get arrested for drugs in Kensington? Here's a chart that explains the process.
A very long chart for a very long process.
Artist dedicates new Prevention Point Love Lot mural to son: “It doesn't have to be a ‘rock bottom.’ It's a positive sign of hope.”
Artist Victor Sgro, who is in recovery, said he hopes his mural inspires others who are still struggling with opioid addiction.
As city leaders eye jail to clean up Kensington, Philly jails say they’re stretched too thin.
Prison staff say the staffing shortage makes it impossible to deliver timely, high-quality care for the approximately 4,700 people incarcerated in Philadelphia’s jails daily – a majority of whom present with substance use disorder.
La policía de Filadelfia enviará 78 policías novatos a Kensington a partir del 18 de junio: “Vamos a empujar a las multitudes”
Los nuevos oficiales trabajarán en tres turnos y cubrirán el vecindario las 24 horas del día. La mayoría de los oficiales patrullarán el vecindario a pie, y algunos estarán en bicicletas.
Philly police to begin “active enforcement” in Kensington: “We will be making arrests”
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Bethel named gun violence and illegal drug activity as top priorities, plus other crimes “that have kept that community pretty much imprisoned for a long time.”
Kensington news: Baby Goods Exchange, McPherson's Summer Kick-Off, Queer Craft Night, Street Knowledge podcasting & community leadership, + rookie police
Happy Monday, neighbors. It's the last week before school officially lets out for the summer...
Philly police are sending 75 rookie cops to Kensington starting June 18: “We’re going to be pushing the crowds”
The Philadelphia Police Academy’s entire graduating class – a total of 78 new officers – will patrol Kensington “24/7” starting June 18. Their deployment will increase the neighborhood’s police force by almost 200%.
Family-owned M Jewelers takes pride in offering handmade jewelry in Kensington: “It feels like home here”
The Ma family’s lives were upended in 2016 when a fire at a neighboring discount store swept through their store.
Kensington news: Memorial Day, KCT Pollinator Day, RNP Fish Fest, “Under the Bridge” Youth Art Show, and St. George Summer Bazaar
Here's your weekly roundup of events and resources in and around Kensington.
Philly police gave special access to Kensington church during encampment resolution after pushing out others
In the weeks since the city dismantled the Kensington Avenue encampment, legal observers, harm reduction advocates, and service providers are wondering why the police gave Christian volunteers more access than others.
Philly health workers urge City Council to tackle “overwhelming increase” in Black overdose deaths
While open drug use in Kensington continues to make national headlines, Philadelphia health workers say the city’s Black residents are quietly overdosing from cocaine, opiates, and other substances at unprecedented rates inside their homes.