What began as a small salvage business in 2016 has grown into a community cornerstone. George Mathes’ Thunderbird LLC now unites Kensington through vintage treasures and local events.
Hey there, neighbors. All of the Halloween festivities are officially over, and folks are preparing to fill some tummies this
Voters turned out with the hopes of retaining Pennsylvania's Supreme Court Justices, and some were inspired by New York’s history-making mayoral election.
No city social services were present when police dispersed the encampments despite promises from city leaders that the initiative would be “service-led.”
Philadelphia Police Department officers dispersed people from Kensington Avenue early this morning as part of a planned encampment resolution process.
No city social services were present during that time, despite promises from city leaders that the initiative would be “service-led.” City officials said they don't know where people went and are "still trying to figure it out."
The encampment clearing was supposed to begin at 8 a.m., according to officials. Police officers arrived at approximately 5:30 a.m. according to department representatives.
Legal observers and harm reductionists said they witnessed unhoused individuals asking for city services before outreach workers had arrived.
“There was no one except the police,” said harm reduction advocate Eva Fitch. “Everyone was just asking, 'where are the vans? They said they would be here to pick me up.'”
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Voters turned out with the hopes of retaining Pennsylvania's Supreme Court Justices, and some were inspired by New York’s history-making mayoral election.
Kensington Voice collected and verified data on 87 people who were arrested during the first months of the program and tracked their journeys through the court. Most ended up with Wellness Court bench warrants after the city lost contact with them.
Klean Kensington is one of eight organizations citywide selected for the Department of Planning and Development’s “Philadelphia 2050: Planning Together” initiative.
The Harrowgate area will see increased funding as part of the City of Philadelphia's celebration of America's 250th birthday.
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