Kensington News – Metro Philadelphia

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Crime

7 wounded in weekend violence across Philadelphia

By Zach Ciavolella

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Local

Mayor Parker signs law targeting mobile aid in Kensington

By Jack Tomczuk

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6 wounded, 1 dead in weekend violence across Philadelphia

By Zach Ciavolella

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Crime

Man, 26, killed in Kensington shooting

By Zach Ciavolella

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City sets aside $3.6 million for areas impacted by opioid epidemic

By Metro Philadelphia

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Toxic plastic additive found in Philadelphia’s fentanyl supply

By Karli Hochstatter and Fernando Montero, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Kensington sees drop in homicides, surge in arrests as city cracks down on open-air drug market

By Jack Tomczuk

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Crime

Philadelphia launches Kensington Wellness Court to address opioid crisis with treatment over incarceration

By Zach Ciavolella

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Eagles’ Jalyx Hunt continues to support Little Flower’s basketball team

By Zach Ciavolella

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Philadelphia accepting applications for Kensington grant program

By Zach Ciavolella

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1 killed, 5 wounded in overnight violence

By Jack Tomczuk

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4 injured in weekend violence across Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk

Little Walter's

Things to Do

Little Walter’s to host Wigilia Dinner: A Polish Christmas feast by Philly’s top chefs

By Metro Philadelphia

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Local

Raise your glass to tradition: Jacquin’s calls Kensington home for more than 80 years

By Erin Flynn Jay

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Crime

1 dead, 4 wounded in weekend violence

By Jack Tomczuk

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76ers fight food insecurity with ‘Fuel the Future’ event at Kensington school

By Zach Ciavolella

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Crime

1 dead in Kensington shooting

By Zach Ciavolella

National Pierogi Day

Things to Do

Top 5 places to celebrate National Pierogi Day in Philadelphia

By Zach Ciavolella

weekend violence

Crime

Man shoots teen suspect during Kensington robbery attempt, police say

By Jack Tomczuk

Tellez

Food & Drink

Chef Alex Tellez brings authentic masa to Kensington

By Erin Flynn Jay

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