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Drugs

Ryan Costello: Misuse of opioid settlement funds betrays Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable

December 12, 2024December 11, 2024
Ryan Costello
4

As Pennsylvania continues to combat the significant impacts of the opioid epidemic, state legislators are doing little to help. Despite […]

Drugs

Greg Rothman: For Pennsylvania to recover from the opioid crisis, we must work together

November 15, 2024November 14, 2024
Greg Rothman

As part of the historic settlement with opioid manufacturers, Pennsylvania was awarded nearly a billion dollars to help communities impacted […]

Religion

Thom Nickels: Muscular Christianity? A Kensington mission has a different spin on church.

September 6, 2024September 5, 2024
Thom Nickels
7

The mixture of brawn and macho with Jesus Saves Bible messages is appealing to youths who would otherwise never attend a conventional church.
By Thom Nickels

Homelessness

Thom Nickels: Life on the streets – and in the woods

May 23, 2024May 22, 2024
Thom Nickels
3

Will the clean sweep on Kensington Avenue lead to lasting change, or more of the same?
By Thom Nickels

Law Enforcement

Paul Davis: Cleanup on Kensington Avenue

May 14, 2024May 17, 2024
Paul Davis
2

The latest crackdown could be just what the neighborhood needs — if the city follows through on their commitments.
By Paul Davis

Drugs

Xylazine criminalization headed to governor’s desk

May 8, 2024May 7, 2024
Anthony Hennen
1

The bill passed both state legislative chambers with overwhelming, but not unanimous, support.
By Anthony Hennen

Crime

Paul Davis: The Kensington Initiative

March 11, 2024March 10, 2024
Paul Davis
3

A veteran narcotics officer on combating the Kensington open-air drug market.
By Paul Davis

Culture

Thom Nickels: Distributing Christmas bologna to the homeless

December 25, 2023December 21, 2023
Thom Nickels
3

Bologna sandwiches and hard-boiled eggs helped make the season a little brighter for a few down-and-out Philadelphians.
By Thom Nickels

Crime

Paul Davis: It’s Your Funeral

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022
Paul Davis

Major Kensington drug boss sentenced to prison for distributing narcotics labeled ‘Funeral’
By Paul Davis

Crime

Paul Davis: DEA’s Operation Overdrive will combat drug-related crime and overdose deaths

March 12, 2022March 18, 2022
Paul Davis

The federal agency plans to do what Larry Krasner won’t.
By Paul Davis

Op-Ed

Terry Fitzpatrick: Democrats need a reset on energy policy

Terry Fitzpatrick: Democrats need a reset on energy policy

schedule July 16 2025
ink_pen Terry Fitzpatrick

In the aftermath of their election losses last year, Democrats are searching for ways to refocus on the kitchen table […]

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