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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

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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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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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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

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Crime

Man shoots teen suspect during Kensington robbery attempt, police say

By Jack Tomczuk

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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

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