Alternatives to calling 911 in Philadelphia
Inspired by Kensington residents from Resolve Philly’s Sound OFF. With information from Don’t Call the Police, Philly Alt.
Policing & Jails
Police, courts, jails, prison, reentry, the Wellness Court, body cameras, and accountability in the justice system.
Kensington and Fairhill youth leaders talk community safety: ‘To be safe means that you see me as a full human being worthy of life, worthy of respe
On June 15, a group of young people from Kensington and Fairhill presented their recommendations for safer and more equitable neighborhoods to an audience of community members and police officers
‘I found a sense of peace in accepting that these schools weren’t the best. That same acceptance was the spark I needed to push me to where I am t
I was born on June 5, 1992 in Philadelphia and raised by my mother in a single-family household. I am
‘I hope people want to make a change after they see our documentary.’
Editor’s Note: In this story, the phrase “young folx” is used to describe Stay True members, as it is
‘This crisis affects the quality of life we have all worked hard to achieve in a city built on dreams.’
When will the city hear the cries of North Philadelphia and Kensington? In 2018, I wrote an open letter to
A new work assistance program for people experiencing homelessness in Philly launches on Friday.
Help for the Hurdles, a new work-assistance program for people experiencing homelessness, is launching in Philadelphia this Friday. The goal
‘Necesitamos más seguridad; más limpieza de las calles’.
Tim McCloskey Residente de Kensington Como todo lo demás, no es solo el cierre en sí, entiendo que las cosas
Need internet connection or a computer? Philly’s digital navigators can help
In January 2021, LNESC Philadelphia became a part of the city’s Digital Navigator network, a group of providers created
'The status quo of services doesn't work.'
Alfred Klosterman Resident and member of Harrowgate Civic Association It’s two stops away from my stop, and my stop’
'We need more security; more street cleaning.'
Tim McCloskey Kensington resident Like everything else, it’s not just the closure itself — I understand that things need to
Kensington community responds to SEPTA closing down Somerset Station
Update 04/01/21 4:40 p.m. – SEPTA will reopen Somerset Station on Monday, April 5 after two weeks
SEPTA responds to Kensington organizations’ protest of Somerset Station closure
Updated 04/07/21 4:40 p.m. Kensington’s Somerset Station, managed by SEPTA and located on the Market-Frankford