Nonprofit Savage Sisters Recovery says forcing it out of Kensington will worsen drug crisis
Cleaning up Kensington is a top priority for new Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, but one nonprofit claims harm reduction resources are being forced out.
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Cleaning up Kensington is a top priority for new Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, but one nonprofit claims harm reduction resources are being forced out.
Savage Sisters Recovery offers public health services, running water, clean clothing and wound care for people suffering from addiction. But now, they're being kicked out of their storefront on Kensington Avenue.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced five appointees, all women, for city leadership positions Monday.
Dr. Cheryl Bettigole is resigning as Philadelphia's health commissioner after serving for three years in the role, Mayor Cherelle Parker said Friday.
A Philadelphia police narcotics officer was shot in the hand after a bullet ricocheted off his ballistics vest.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington delivered his inaugural address Tuesday morning at CAPA, the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing a $282 million increase in state funding for public transportation. The announcement comes one day after Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials asked for more funding for SEPTA.
Addressing public safety in the city, particularly in Kensington, was one of the biggest issues Mayor Cherelle Parker ran on during the campaign.
Mayor Cherelle Parker, Managing Director Adam Thiel, and Clean and Green Initiative Director Carlton Williams announced the city's snow emergency was over at 7 p.m. Friday.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke about what upcoming road conditions will be in the city as snow falls Friday.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials discussed the preparations ahead of Friday's storm.
A 16-year-old was in critical condition after the shooting on the Market-Frankford Line platform Thursday night.
Pedro Rosario will be in charge of Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel's strategy to address public safety in Kensington.
For the people who live and work in Kensington, the focus on public safety means everything.
Rosario's "unmatched qualifications and decades of experience make him the best candidate for this job," Mayor Cherelle Parker said during a news conference Thursday morning.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel swore in Pedro Rosario on Thursday, tasking him with focusing on public safety in Kensington.
This week, Cherelle Parker made history by becoming the first female mayor of Philadelphia, the region is preparing for the first winter storm of 2024 and much more.
From new leaders in Philadelphia's City Hall to potential trouble on the presidential campaign trail, here's what we're watching this new year.
One of Cherelle Parker's first moves in office was issuing an executive order to declare a public safety emergency in Philadelphia.
On her first day, Parker once again stressed that making the city of Philadelphia safer remains her primary focus.
A Pennsylvania state senator's son was arrested and charged with assault after punching security and attempting to enter The Met for Mayor Cherelle Parker's inauguration ceremony.
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Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel wants to restore "peace and safety in our streets" with a 3-fold strategy: prevention, intervention and enforcement.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Tuesday outlined her first 100 days to make the city the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city in the nation."
Cherelle Parker's 100-day plan for Philadelphia includes hiring more police officers, declaring a public safety emergency and removing college requirements for city jobs, Wakisha Bailey reports.
National champion Lucas Byrd begins a new chapter at Penn with his "greatest teammate" by his side
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Lindenwold School 4 in Camden County, New Jersey, is closed Wednesday after a fire Tuesday night.
The crash happened near the spot of a deadly Metro bus crash in Chatsworth.
Pinch-hitter Daylen Lile hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
A federal judge Tuesday referred Larry Krasner to the DOJ, alleging the Philadelphia district attorney may have broken the law.
A fifth missing woman has been linked to a house in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood at the center of a massive investigation, police sources said Tuesday.
National champion Lucas Byrd begins a new chapter at Penn with his "greatest teammate" by his side
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Lindenwold School 4 in Camden County, New Jersey, is closed Wednesday after a fire Tuesday night.
National champion Lucas Byrd begins a new chapter at Penn with his "greatest teammate" by his side
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' foundation donated $600K to bring air conditioning to part of Northeast High School.
Laurel House, a domestic violence agency in Montgomery County, will host an event at the end of September that aims to strengthen the bridge between healthcare and survivor safety.
Philadelphia Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, the chair of the housing committee, said in 2025 there were 400 properties in her district deemed unsafe.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Lindenwold School 4 in Camden County, New Jersey, is closed Wednesday after a fire Tuesday night.
Police are increasing patrols and searching for more victims after two sexual assaults that occurred months apart in Mercer County.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Linvilla Orchards in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, lost about 90% of its apple crop after a freeze on April 20.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Philadelphia-area athletes tried out for the Delaware Blue Coats during open tryouts this weekend.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
Pinch-hitter Daylen Lile hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed left-handed starter Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday (retroactive to 9/12) with left shoulder inflammation.
Landon Dickerson, on SportsRadio 94WIP, called his play in the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders a "complete liability."
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Making waves in pro soccer at 16 years old, Cavan Sullivan scored on a back-heel flick in the first half, later adding another goal and an assist.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The European Union may move to restrict kids under 13 from accessing social media platforms, online games and AI chatbots. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Dulce Alavez has not been found since she disappeared from Bridgeton City Park in 2019. The five-year-old would be 12 years old today.
A fifth missing woman has been linked to a house in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood at the center of a massive investigation, police sources said Tuesday. Brandon Goldner reports.
Wrestling fans may recognize Lucas Byrd from the viral moment he shared with his fiancée, Ellie Holzman, after winning a state championship. Now, he's the newest assistant wrestling coach at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Police said a shooting injured three people and killed one outside a corner deli in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday night.