Kensington Voice

Philly launches Kensington “wellness court,” summary offense arrests to begin Wednesday

Mayor Cherelle Parker signs an executive order during a press conference unveiling the Kensington Wellness Court at the 24th and 25th Police District on Jan. 21, 2025.

The city will pilot its Kensington “wellness court” initiative Wednesday after Mayor Cherelle Parker signed an executive order Tuesday allowing police to take people into custody for certain summary offenses that were decriminalized under former Mayor Jim Kenney. Read more. (Photo by Solmaira Valerio)