Conwell grad Councilmember Isaiah Thomas opposes middle school's closure
A key member of the Philadelphia City Council has already expressed opposition to parts of the district’s plan to close, relocate, and co-locate several schools.
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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.
Kensington news: Black History Month, book releases, GRIT job training, and the Kensington caucus
Here’s our Monday morning update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and more.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Kensington news: Philly Bridge & Jawn, open mic night, gardening, community cookbook & more
Here’s our Monday morning update with information about free activities, resources, programs, and more.
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.
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.
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”.