Gov. Wolf Visits Kensington, Discusses Needed Legislation To Support Efforts To Curb Increased OverdosesThe governor wants state lawmakers to pass legislation enabling another opioid disaster declaration, something he says enabled information-sharing that saves lives.
Man In Critical Condition After Being Shot 4 Times In Kensington, Police SayA 25-year-old male is in critical condition after he was shot four times late Friday night in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, according to police.
Kensington Shooting Leaves 2 Men Dead, Police SayTwo men were shot and killed in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood Friday morning, police say.
Woman Stabbed To Death In Kensington, Suspect ArrestedThe incident occurred around 2 a.m. on the 3000 block of A Street.
Police Release Identity Of Detective Who Shot Unarmed Man Panhandling In KensingtonPolice say 29-year-old Francis DiGiorgio is the detective who shot an unarmed man in Kensington Monday night.
Officials Clear Last Remaining Homeless Encampment In KensingtonThe encampment was concerning to people living in the community nearby.
Man Fighting For His Life After Gruesome Hit-And-Run In KensingtonAuthorities apprehended the suspect and are investigating whether the hit-and-run was intentional or not.
Philadelphia Clears Several Kensington Homeless Encampments To Tackle City's Opioid CrisisIt's part of the city's response to the opioid crisis, which is especially bad in Kensington.
Crews Rescue 1 Person, 3 Dogs, 1 Cat Rescued From Kensington FireThe Philadelphia Fire Department put the fire under control at approximately 9:10 a.m.
Homeless Encampments: Philadelphia's Latest Battle In War Against OpioidsLiz Hersh of the Office of Homeless Services called the encampments "a humanitarian crisis."
2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Church Sheltering HomelessNearly 20 homeless people have been evacuated after an old church goes up in flames on Thursday morning.
Police: Woman Dies After Being Pushed From Pickup Truck, Hit By CarIt happened around 2 a.m. Sunday along the 3000 block of Frankford Avenue in Kensington.
Person Struck, Killed By Vehicle In KensingtonA person was struck and killed by a vehicle on Friday night, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Man Left In Critical Condition After Shooting In KensingtonThe incident took place about 4:00 p.m. Sunday on the 1300 block of E. Atlantic Avenue near Kensington Avenue.