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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.
Kensington Voice

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

The city will pilot its Kensington “wellness court” initiative Wednesday after Mayor Cherelle Parker signed an executive order Tuesday allowing police...
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Kensington Voice

Why gun violence dropped in Philadelphia last year — and what happens next

Just before 9:30 p.m. on December 30, Philadelphia City Councilmember Jim Harrity was home watching TV when he heard a series of rapid bangs. As a...
Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large Rue Landau speaks at City Hall on June 6, 2024. (Photo: Lauren Rowello)
Philadelphia Gay News

Date set for Rue Landau’s Trump Preparedness Hearing

Councilmember Rue Landau’s Trump Preparedness Hearing is set for Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. in Room 400 of Philadelphia City Hall, with a...
LGBTQ+ Protesters in front of City Hall
Philadelphia Gay News

Opponents of 76 Place arena have won — but they won’t forget the fight or who fought with them

“This is a curveball that none of us saw coming,” said Mayor Cherelle Parker at a press conference on Jan. 13, where it was announced that the 76ers...
Mayor Cherelle Parker
Kensington Voice

Mayor Parker announces new addiction aftercare center, hundreds of recovery home beds for people completing treatment

A new addiction recovery housing and support center managed by the City of Philadelphia will open later this month, offering up to one year of housing...