Kensington News – Metro Philadelphia

dead philadelphia wounded

Crime

6 wounded, 1 dead in weekend violence across Philadelphia

By Zach Ciavolella

shot dead philadelphia eagles

Crime

Man, 26, killed in Kensington shooting

By Zach Ciavolella

opioid city

Local

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

By Metro Philadelphia

fentanyl

Local

Toxic plastic additive found in Philadelphia’s fentanyl supply

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

Kensington

Local

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

By Jack Tomczuk

city Kensington Neighborhood Wellness Court

Crime

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

By Zach Ciavolella

Eagles

Local

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

By Zach Ciavolella

philadelphia Kensington

Local

Philadelphia accepting applications for Kensington grant program

By Zach Ciavolella

killed violence

Crime

1 killed, 5 wounded in overnight violence

By Jack Tomczuk

frankford weekend violence Philadelphia

Crime

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

Jacquin

Local

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

By Erin Flynn Jay

shooting bus

Crime

1 dead, 4 wounded in weekend violence

By Jack Tomczuk

76ers Sixers

Local

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

By Zach Ciavolella

home invasion robbery

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

Kensington We Matter

Local

Volunteers bring hope and healing to Kensington, distribute care packages to homeless

By Daivik Bewtra

police officer Jaimie Roman

Crime

Philadelphia police officer shot during June traffic stop dies

By Jack Tomczuk

More from our Sister Sites

Union

Philly Sports Network

MLS Matchday 15 recap: Miami salvages point against Union, Columbus drops to fifth in East

Sammy Lopez 1 – Photo by Laurel Hinton Photography

Schneps Podcasts

Sammy Lopez, Thank You For Coming Out

"Heightened Scrutiny" chronicles trans advocate and activist Chase Strangio arguing Supreme Court case United States v. Skrmetti about banning gender-affirming care for youth in Tennessee.

NewFest Pride features ‘Plainclothes,’ ‘Heightened Scrutiny,’ ‘Sally,’ and more

In a rare revote, the board adjusted its preliminary proposal, lowering the range of rent increases for two-year leases on rent-stabilized apartments.

NYC Rent Guidelines Board scales back proposed two-year lease hike, but rent-stabilized tenants still face increases