Richmond Library reopens after eight-month renovation: ‘The community feels whole again'
After an August 18 reopening, the library held a ribbon-cutting event to shed light on the building’s importance to the lives of the Port Richmond community.
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Philly correctional officers arrested for selling cell phones, Suboxone inside Curran-Fromhold jail
The arrests come as Philadelphia jails face increased scrutiny over staffing shortages, healthcare delays, and unsafe conditions.
Lifelong Fishtown resident dies in police custody after Kensington narcotics arrest, family wants answers
This marks at least the second death this year of a person arrested for drug possession in Kensington and held in a Philadelphia jail.
Prevention Point can’t have multiple medical practitioners, zoning board decides
The clinic provides HIV and Hepatitis-C testing and treatment, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), wound care, STI testing and treatment, and more.
Opponents tell Mayor Parker 76ers arena will destabilize Chinatown like Kensington: “I’ve seen it in my community”
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.
As Kensington narcotics arrests increase, residents wonder “who the hell is engaging them?”
Residents are questioning whether the increased enforcement has improved quality of life in their neighborhood.
Walking buses, a playground, a bullet-resistant fence: How Kensington schools are using opioid settlement funds
Educators hope money from a legal settlement will provide students and families more support and opportunities.
Philly police, former Kensington cop sued over sex abuse, imprisonment of girls ages 9 and 11
The civil suit, filed Wednesday, claims the city’s “blatant, conscious, and reckless disregard for the safety of the public” allowed Heron to harm the two plaintiffs, identified as Jane Doe and Jane Smith, as well as dozens of other women and girls.
After hours of contentious testimony, Kensington mobile service restrictions bill advances to Philly City Council for vote
The legislation will proceed to a full City Council reading and, if passed, will require Mayor Cherelle Parker’s approval.
Philly challenges state opioid trust’s decision on Kensington home repair, small business spending in court
The City of Philadelphia is challenging a state trust’s decision to disapprove $3.4 million in opioid settlement funds earmarked for Kensington.
City clears I-95 encampments, forcibly displaces at least 14 people in Port Richmond
City officials cleared two encampments near Interstate 95 on Friday, along Allegheny and Westmoreland avenues.
How Kensington voted in the 2024 presidential election: Republican support increases, turnout drops
Kensington-area voter turnout decreased and Republican support increased by 13%.
Kensington, nearby North Philly poll workers report high turnout: “People are excited to come in”
From Fairhill to Harrowgate to Hunting Park to Juniata to Kensington, poll workers reported increased turnout during Tuesday's election.