Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker visits Kensington, shares plan for improving public safety, quality of life on 100th day
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Thursday marked her 100th day in office surrounded by top city leaders at Russell Conwell Middle School in Kensington. The group shared updates on their top priorities, including improving life in Kensington and making Philadelphia safer, cleaner and greener. Conwell Middle School sits just blocks from the […]
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On 100th day in office, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker discusses public safety in Kensington
On 100th day in office, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker discusses public safety in Kensington – CBS Philadelphia Watch CBS News On her 100th day day in office, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke at a middle school in the city’s Kensington section, where she unveiled a plan to address problems there. Be the first to know […]
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Mayor Cherelle Parker signs 3 new bills into law in Philly – NBC10 Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed three public safety bills into law to combat nuisances and improve quality of life for residents on Wednesday afternoon. “We will do everything that we possibly can to build a city that addresses immediate safety concerns and ultimately fosters long term community resilience,” Mayor Parker said. Ban gambling machines The […]
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Philadelphia City Council passes bill to restrict business in Kensington with curfew | #citycouncil
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia City Council has passed a bill that would restrict business hours in Kensington with a curfew, councilmember Quetcy Lozada said in a news release on Thursday. The bill is an emergency measure that would restrict activity for all businesses bounded by East Lehigh Avenue, Kensington Avenue, D Street, E. Tioga Street […]
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City Council passes bill ending 24/7 businesses in Kensington – NBC10 Philadelphia | #citycouncil
Philadelphia City Council passed a bill that will force certain businesses in Kensington to close between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Officials said this bill aims to reduce crime, prevent trash from piling up, and calm after-hours activity. The bill was presented on Thursday during a Council Stated Meeting by councilmember Quetcy Lozada (D-7th dist.) […]
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Philly City Council passes mandatory curfew for some Kensington businesses | #citycouncil
Emery says he’s torn about the new law, he’s already cut his own operating hours because of the “crime and rampant ridiculousness around here,” because after 7 p.m. “there’s not a lot of good things going on around here.” Each morning, he’s tired stepping over syringes and discarded narcan. While he’s not a fan of […]
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Finding common ground in the fight to save Kensington between nonprofits and council members | #citycouncil
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Tension remains between harm reduction organizations like Savage Sisters Recovery and Philadelphia City Council members following the real estate company Shift Capital’s decision to terminate the organization’s lease. Savage Sisters Recovery said their work has saved hundreds of lives, including the life of Jose Castillo who now works for the nonprofit. “It’s […]
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Mayor Parker to talk Kensington, ‘history-making’ police appointment – NBC10 Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel will discuss the ongoing public safety crisis in the city’s Kensington neighborhood as well as a “history-making appointment” for the city’s police department. The announcement will take place Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Philadelphia Police Department’s 24th District headquarters on 3901 Whitaker Avenue. You can […]
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Kensington residents react to Mayor Parker’s plan for community – NBC10 Philadelphia
When she stepped into office this week, Mayor Cherelle Parker, a Democrat, brought with her a plan for her first 100 days in office and a promise to “make Philadelphia safer, cleaner, and greener, with economic opportunity for all.” And, as she showed on Tuesday, she’s focused on improving Kensington — even swearing in the […]
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