Government and policy news in Kensington, Philadelphia — city council, zoning, elections, public hearings and the decisions that shape the neighborhood.
The city’s plan entails bussing unhoused residents to the surrounding counties and possible family reunification, plus increased police engagement, according to city officials.
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Deputy Police Commissioner Pedro Rosario wants to send the Philadelphia Police Department’s “best out of the best” to Kensington
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While some have described PAD’s model “as a sort of triage/urgent care,” it’s unclear what the program’s role – if any – will be in the Parker administration's “triage centers” plan.
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Effective immediately, businesses without liquor licenses located between Kensington and Frankford avenues and Lehigh Avenue and Tioga Street must close from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Government & Policy
Effective immediately, businesses without liquor licenses located between Kensington and Frankford avenues and Lehigh Avenue and Tioga Street must close from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Accountability
The 761-page document mentions Kensington a total of 16 times – more than any other neighborhood, including Center City.
Government & Policy
Durante el almuerzo anual de alcaldes de la Cámara de Comercio del Gran Filadelfia la semana pasada, la alcaldesa Cherelle Parker expresó su apoyo a la concejala del Distrito 7, Quetcy Lozada, y ofreció a los asistentes otra mirada de sus planes para Kensington.
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During the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Mayoral Luncheon last week, Mayor Cherelle Parker voiced her support for 7th District Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada and offered attendees another glimpse into her plans for Kensington.
El espacio ofrecerá varios servicios, incluyendo prevención de violencia armada y sobredosis, y un “centro de mensajes” donde la gente puede hacer y recibir llamadas y recolectar mensajes de casa.
Small Business
The Sunshine House will offer various services, including gun violence and overdose prevention, and a “messaging center” where people can make and receive calls and collect messages from home.
Para algunos, la idea de “triage” del caucus demuestra “acciones que coinciden con la gravedad de nuestra situación”.
Accountability
For some in Kensington and Harrowgate, the “triage” idea demonstrates “actions that match the gravity of our situation.”
Housing & Shelter
The operation was a drug and firearm seizure through the attorney general's office, according to spokesperson Brett Hambright.
Community Life
In a statement released on Friday, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole announced she is stepping down from her post effective Feb. 15.
Accountability
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.
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.
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All media interviews, social media posts, and public statements must be approved by Mayor Parker's communications team.
Accountability
Rosario is a captain in the city’s east detective division and says he’s worked in the Kensington community his “entire police career.”
Government & Policy
Previamente, las calles alrededor de la intersección estaban divididas entre los Distritos 1 y 7, cada uno representado por un miembro del consejo. Ahora, el área está dividida en los Distritos 1, 6 y 7 y cuenta con tres representantes.
Guides & Resources
Previously, the streets surrounding the intersection were split between Districts 1 and 7, each represented by one council member. Now, the area is divided into Districts 1, 6, and 7 and is served by three representatives.
Arts & Culture
The managing director, a position currently held by Tumar Alexander, directly oversees various city departments and programs responsible for addressing quality-of-life concerns in Kensington.
Community Life
Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker has named Kevin Bethel, the School District of Philadelphia’s current chief of school safety, as her new police commissioner.
Community Life
A lo largo del día, los votantes de Kensington enfatizaron las cuestiones de calidad de vida como la fuerza impulsora detrás de sus votos.
Government & Policy
Election workers pondered over contributing factors for Kensington's low turnout on Tuesday, while emphasizing the importance of voting.
