Nonprofit Savage Sisters Recovery says forcing it out of Kensington will worsen drug crisis
Cleaning up Kensington is a top priority for new Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, but one nonprofit claims harm reduction resources are being forced out.
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Cleaning up Kensington is a top priority for new Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, but one nonprofit claims harm reduction resources are being forced out.
Savage Sisters Recovery offers public health services, running water, clean clothing and wound care for people suffering from addiction. But now, they're being kicked out of their storefront on Kensington Avenue.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced five appointees, all women, for city leadership positions Monday.
Dr. Cheryl Bettigole is resigning as Philadelphia's health commissioner after serving for three years in the role, Mayor Cherelle Parker said Friday.
A Philadelphia police narcotics officer was shot in the hand after a bullet ricocheted off his ballistics vest.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington delivered his inaugural address Tuesday morning at CAPA, the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing a $282 million increase in state funding for public transportation. The announcement comes one day after Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials asked for more funding for SEPTA.
Addressing public safety in the city, particularly in Kensington, was one of the biggest issues Mayor Cherelle Parker ran on during the campaign.
Mayor Cherelle Parker, Managing Director Adam Thiel, and Clean and Green Initiative Director Carlton Williams announced the city's snow emergency was over at 7 p.m. Friday.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke about what upcoming road conditions will be in the city as snow falls Friday.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials discussed the preparations ahead of Friday's storm.
A 16-year-old was in critical condition after the shooting on the Market-Frankford Line platform Thursday night.
Pedro Rosario will be in charge of Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel's strategy to address public safety in Kensington.
For the people who live and work in Kensington, the focus on public safety means everything.
Rosario's "unmatched qualifications and decades of experience make him the best candidate for this job," Mayor Cherelle Parker said during a news conference Thursday morning.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel swore in Pedro Rosario on Thursday, tasking him with focusing on public safety in Kensington.
This week, Cherelle Parker made history by becoming the first female mayor of Philadelphia, the region is preparing for the first winter storm of 2024 and much more.
From new leaders in Philadelphia's City Hall to potential trouble on the presidential campaign trail, here's what we're watching this new year.
One of Cherelle Parker's first moves in office was issuing an executive order to declare a public safety emergency in Philadelphia.
On her first day, Parker once again stressed that making the city of Philadelphia safer remains her primary focus.
A Pennsylvania state senator's son was arrested and charged with assault after punching security and attempting to enter The Met for Mayor Cherelle Parker's inauguration ceremony.
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Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel wants to restore "peace and safety in our streets" with a 3-fold strategy: prevention, intervention and enforcement.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Tuesday outlined her first 100 days to make the city the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city in the nation."
Cherelle Parker's 100-day plan for Philadelphia includes hiring more police officers, declaring a public safety emergency and removing college requirements for city jobs, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Firefighters were called to a burning section of The Rail Park along Vine Street in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
After decades of hoping and years of planning, Work to Ride in Philadelphia has a new $15 million facility, McCausland Arena.
A Dominican American entrepreneur in Delaware County is honoring her roots through her own makeup line.
Residents packed another meeting in Tabernacle Township, New Jersey, to urge leaders to save the rescue squad.
Firefighters were called to a burning section of The Rail Park along Vine Street in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
After decades of hoping and years of planning, Work to Ride in Philadelphia has a new $15 million facility, McCausland Arena.
A Dominican American entrepreneur in Delaware County is honoring her roots through her own makeup line.
Residents packed another meeting in Tabernacle Township, New Jersey, to urge leaders to save the rescue squad.
Firefighters were called to a burning section of The Rail Park along Vine Street in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
After decades of hoping and years of planning, Work to Ride in Philadelphia has a new $15 million facility, McCausland Arena.
A Dominican American entrepreneur in Delaware County is honoring her roots through her own makeup line.
Daryl Beckett was arrested in Pittsburgh in connection with a murder in Delaware County after nearly two years on the run, U.S. Marshals said.
One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting on a SEPTA train in Philadelphia.
Residents packed another meeting in Tabernacle Township, New Jersey, to urge leaders to save the rescue squad.
A man died in a shooting near Mill Dam Park in Mount Holly Township Monday night, officials say.
Affordability in New Jersey emerged as a key issue during the first debate between candidates for governor Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli.
A kindergarten teacher at a Catholic school in Vineland, New Jersey, was pulled from the classroom and put on administrative leave because she's carrying a baby for another family.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
A 36-year-old man was killed in a shooting at a youth football game at Eden Park in Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday.
A 4-month-old is dead after a driver who was allegedly fleeing from police in Wilmington crashed near I-95 Tuesday morning.
Police in Delaware had to disperse an unruly crowd of over 1,000 people, where they say gunshots were fired, after the annual Wilmington Hispanic Parade had concluded.
Delaware State Police identified the teenage boy killed after an e-bike crashed into the side of a school bus in Dover on Friday afternoon.
Authorities are investigating after a plane reportedly crashed in Dover, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Staff at a mobile testing van in Philadelphia can test people for prostate cancer and provide more information about the disease.
For this Florida family, the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia is their new happy place while their 1-year-old receives critical care at CHOP.
Taking care of people and knowing about their medical conditions supplies this Penn Medicine nurse with all kinds of ideas for her art.
The nutrition education is a part of Eat Right Philly, which is a School District of Philadelphia initiative that relies on federal funding from the SNAP-Ed program.
A Dominican American entrepreneur in Delaware County is honoring her roots through her own makeup line.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Promotions for free devices like phones, tablets and watches could wind up costing you if you're not careful.
The Deptford Mall tried charging $10 to park close to entrances, but is now halting the "premier parking" experiment.
For businesses that sell imported goods in Philadelphia, trade policy and tariffs bring an extra layer of uncertainty this year.
A tanker truck overturned on Route 1 in Delaware County, causing thousands of gallons of heating oil to spill onto the roadway.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
Police said the car that initiated the crash in Philadelphia was involved in a carjacking two days ago on Torresdale Avenue.
Philadelphia International Airport will be front and center as travelers fly into the city in 2026.
With SEPTA service restored, riders are paying more for rides with a 21.5% fare hike in effect.
After decades of hoping and years of planning, Work to Ride in Philadelphia has a new $15 million facility, McCausland Arena.
The Philadelphia Eagles claimed wide receiver Xavier Gipson off waivers on Monday following the team's comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 3.
Jason Kelce, a former NFL player with the Philadelphia Eagles, dressed up and joined the Baltimore Ravens' marching band ahead of the Monday Night Football Game.
With Fred Johnson in the game, the Eagles' offense rallied for a comeback victory over the Los Angeles Rams after Lane Johnson exited with an injury.
The Phillies lost to the Diamondbacks after Ranger Suárez allowed six runs on eight hits with two strikeouts and a walk in four innings.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
Major starpower is coming to the Philadelphia area this weekend, including musical acts like The Lumineers and Kali Uchis, to comedy stars like Adam Sandler, John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco.
The Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation is reviving a beloved tradition with the return of music, food, and community gatherings at the Night Market on Ogontz Avenue.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B announced her "Little Miss Drama Tour," making a stop in Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 7, 2026.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Social media is reacting to the return of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after a two-week suspension. Chandler Lutz has more on what the internet is saying.
The Pennsylvania NAACP will honor Evelyn Lesueuer of The "Six Triple Eight" Battalion, featured in the Tyler Perry/Netflix film of the same name. The battalion worked to clear backlogs of thousands of pieces of mail by hand in just months and was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal.
After over 4 hours of public comment and a closed-door executive session, Tabernacle officials did not commit to reversing their decision to disband the Tabernacle Rescue Squad. Wakisha Bailey reports.
A tanker truck carrying home heating oil crashed and overturned on the Route 1 Media Bypass on Monday morning, spilling its contents into Ridley Creek in Delaware County. Ross DiMattei has the latest.
The Philadelphia region has sunny and humid weather Tuesday afternoon before showers and storms roll in on Tuesday evening. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your forecast.