Government and policy news in Kensington, Philadelphia — city council, zoning, elections, public hearings and the decisions that shape the neighborhood.
The multiphase plan for opening Riverview will begin by offering 336 beds for people leaving short-term inpatient treatment programs.
Accountability
Those arrested will face same-day adjudication and be given a choice between entering a drug treatment program or facing criminal penalties.
Immigration
Access to green spaces have been shown to improve mental health and decrease neighborhood violence.
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As of Dec. 19, Joey Gabor's family said the city has shared little information about his death.
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The arrests come as Philadelphia jails face increased scrutiny over staffing shortages, healthcare delays, and unsafe conditions.
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This marks at least the second death this year of a person arrested for drug possession in Kensington and held in a Philadelphia jail.
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The clinic provides HIV and Hepatitis-C testing and treatment, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), wound care, STI testing and treatment, and more.
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The $1.3 billion proposal, which would move the team from South Philadelphia’s Stadium District to Center City, is scheduled for a third City Council committee vote on Wednesday afternoon.
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Residents are questioning whether the increased enforcement has improved quality of life in their neighborhood.
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The legislation will proceed to a full City Council reading and, if passed, will require Mayor Cherelle Parker’s approval.
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The City of Philadelphia is challenging a state trust’s decision to disapprove $3.4 million in opioid settlement funds earmarked for Kensington.
Guides & Resources
Kensington-area voter turnout decreased and Republican support increased by 13%.
Community Life
Voters arrived at the Tomaszewski Funeral Home in Port Richmond with concerns about various issues Tuesday morning, including public safety, immigration, and health care.
Housing & Shelter
Kensington resident Gwen Collier-Jefferson advocated for NKCDC to open a polling place due to challenges people reported finding the previous location.
Accountability
The drones will respond to 911 calls and can arrive at a scene faster to give officers perspective, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
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Louis Jung Jr. died after he was allegedly denied insulin inside a Philly prison. His family claims the city and its prison healthcare company showed “deliberate indifference” to his need for emergency medical care.
Arts & Culture
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The trust ruled in favor of funding for Kensington schools, parks, and housing, but against home repairs and small business support.
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The Office of Prison Oversight would amend Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter, which is like the city’s constitution.
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The hearing announcement comes after Lozada introduced a bill earlier this month that would ban mobile service units in most of District 7.
Clean Streets
The new Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge (PAATC) center is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with plans to eventually offer nighttime hours.
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About 40 people disrupted a criminal legal system panel at the Parkway Central Free Library on Tuesday night to protest the recent deaths of Amanda Cahill and Michael McKinnis.
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Women incarcerated near Cahill at the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center said “the banging was so loud that people couldn't sleep."
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Cahill, a mother of two sons, was one of 34 people arrested for narcotics violations and outstanding warrants in a coordinated police sweep under Mayor Cherelle Parker’s Kensington initiative.
