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Man shot dead in Kensington, victim identified
A 26-year-old man was shot and killed in Kensington late Monday night, and police identified the victim Tuesday morning. At ...
Man in addiction who died in jail was labeled an ‘emergency’ case and should have been given one-on-one support, records show
The 42-year-old man in addiction who died inside a Philadelphia jail days after his arrest in Kensington had been flagged as ...
When ‘tranq’ takes its toll
Xylazine is for animals, but chances are it’s laced into the street drugs where you live – and it can cost users their ...
The Trace5d
It’s One of Philly’s Hardest Hit Neighborhoods, But a Plan to Fight Gun Violence Is Showing Promise
Once a thriving working class community, Kensington has become infamous for drug use and violence. Now, after a year of ...
Philadelphia Magazine5d
I’ve Lived in Kensington for Years. Here’s My Review of Long Bright River
Then there are the demographics presented in Long Bright River. Kensington is an incredibly diverse section of Philadelphia.
Opinion
The Villanovan6dOpinion
The Kensington Nightmare: Open Your Eyes
I’ve always wanted to give an informed, prudent opinion about what politicians should do about Kensington, Philadelphia’s infamous drug-ridden neighborhood. If you’re unfamiliar, Kensington is ...
Axios on MSN6d
An industrial chemical is creeping into Philly's fentanyl supply
An industrial chemical used to produce plastics has infiltrated Philadelphia's fentanyl supply, researchers say. Why it ...