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 ...
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Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery
In some parts of the U.S. drug deaths have plunged to levels not seen since the fentanyl crisis exploded. Addiction experts ...
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‘Not dead but … not OK’: As fentanyl kills fewer people, survivors need help
Pennsylvania is seeing roughly 2,000 fewer drug deaths a year. Nationwide, the number of annual deaths from drug overdoses has dropped by more than 30,000 people a year.
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Business owners in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood say they see progress but hope for more improvement
City leaders have highlighted the progress made in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's ongoing efforts to revitalize the Kensington neighborhood. A key focus has been combatting crime and drug ...
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A new drug is causing horror on US streets
On the streets of Philadelphia - the ground zero of America’s opioid crisis - a new street drug is baffling doctors ... I’m the only addict. I wasn't home for Christmas.
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Millions of dollars in drugs seized by police, homicides down in Kensington, Philadelphia leaders say
When she took office in January 2024, Philadelphia ... and that drug dealing arrests rose 58% in 2024. Deputy Commissioner James Kelly said police are targeting everyone from street-level dealers ...