A man in addiction who was arrested in Kensington last week died in jail days later
A 42-year-old man with a history of addiction died inside a Philadelphia jail over the weekend just days after he was ...
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12 charged in bust of Kensington drug, gun trafficking ring, officials say
These individuals are facing a variety of charges including conspiracy, drug possession, firearms trafficking and related offenses. Working to improve the Kensington community has been a focus for ...
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For consulting on Peacock's 'Long Bright River,' Savage Sisters is getting a new recovery home
The Kensington organization provides housing to people entering recovery from addiction. Its founder shaped actress Ashleigh ...
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Millions of dollars in drugs seized by police, homicides down in Kensington, Philadelphia leaders say
When she took office in January 2024, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker made cleaning up the embattled Kensington neighborhood a priority. The community has long been plagued by violent crime and ...
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In Kensington, integrated medical care can have a 'huge' impact on HIV transmission
He still struggles with the depression that precipitated his heroin use. But after decades ... HIV at Prevention Point Philadelphia – the Kensington-based public health and social services ...
Here’s how author Liz Moore ensured Peacock’s Kensington-set ‘Long Bright River’ remained authentic to Philly
Starring Amanda Seyfried, the series offer true insight into a neighborhood that’s been gravely misrepresented in the media.
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‘Not dead but … not OK’: As fentanyl kills fewer people, survivors need help
Pennsylvania is seeing roughly 2,000 fewer drug deaths a year. Nationwide, the number of annual deaths from drug overdoses has dropped by more than 30,000 people a year.
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‘Long Bright River’ series shines spotlight on Kensington
The show is based on author Liz Moore’s bestselling novel about a beat cop’s search for a murderer and her sister in Kensington amidst the opioid crisis.
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Business owners in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood say they see progress but hope for more improvement
City leaders have highlighted the progress made in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's ongoing efforts to revitalize the Kensington neighborhood. A key focus has been combatting crime and drug ...