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Kensington barber gives free haircuts to ‘empower' underserved communities who need it
A Kensington native has been giving out free haircuts to his community and beyond for nine years with the goal of “humanizing underserved communities all over the country.”
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Kensington barber has a mission to provide free haircuts to those in the community who need it most
Josh Santiago’s mobile barber shop “Empowering Cuts” is open three times a week for people in the Kensington community who need a free touch-up. Santiago has been giving out free haircuts for nine years in an effort to serve a community where drug addiction and homelessness impacts so many. NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama shares his story.
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Philadelphia Police investigating deadly shooting inside Kensington store
NBC10 SkyForce10 was over the 2800 block of Kensington Avenue after police say a man was shot multiple times and one person is in custody. NBC10’s Keith Jones gives you the latest.
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Man shot to death inside Kensington Ave. store on Tuesday morning
Police responded after a man was killed after being shot multiple times in a store along the 2800 block of Kensington Avenue on Tuesday morning.
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City officials searching for answers to combat drug and addiction crisis in Kensington
Philadelphia officials are working on a plan to both clean up the city’s Kensington neighborhood and address the drug use and addiction there. It’s also a personal mission for Councilmember Jim Harrity who – after his own struggles – wants to help others reach recovery. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with him today.
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Man shot, killed inside Kensington takeout, police say
A man was gunned down late Thursday night inside a Chinese takeout restaurant in the Kensington neighborhood, Philadelphia police said.
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Mud will fly at the 16th annual Kensington Derby and Arts Festival
You can expect art, food, music, drinks and a parade of homemade human-powered sculptures at the 16th annual Kensington Derby and Arts Festival.
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Mayor Parker signs 3 new bills to improve public safety and improve quality of life
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed three new bills on Wednesday aimed at improving public safety. The bills targeted gambling machines, license plate flippers and Kensington businesses.
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Mayor Parker signed 3 new bills to improve public safety in Philly
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed three new bills on Wednesday aimed at improving public safety. The bills targeted gambling machines, license plate flippers and Kensington businesses.
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Philly police release footage of gunman sought in slaying of 15-year-old boy
The Philadelphia Police Department has shared surveillance images of a man that, officials believe, shot and killed Duvan Dennis, 15, on Feb. 9.
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Police search for suspect in shooting that left teen boy dead in February
A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in Philadelphia on Feb. 9. Police released surveillance video of a suspect in the shooting as well as the suspect’s vehicle.
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Kensington community groups worry they will not be allowed to give out food to people without permits
Some Kensington community groups have been told that starting in April, police will start ticketing groups giving out food without permits. While not a new rule, many groups fear they won’t be able to continue providing resources to those using drugs with the new crackdown. NBC10’s Karen Hua spoke with some of those leaders about how this will impact the...
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A man was arrested in connection to a fatal stabbing on a SEPTA platform in Kensington
A man is in custody after a fatal stabbing on Monday at SEPTA’s Somerset Station. Within an hour and a half police found and arrested the suspect not too far from the scene. Police have not yet released the names of the suspect or victim. NBC10’s Leah Uko has more.
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Some Kensington community groups concerned as law enforcement crackdowns loom
Several Kensington community groups say law enforcement will begin to ticket groups handing out food without permits as well as crack down on illegal activity starting in April. Meanwhile, city officials say change is coming in the coming weeks to the neighborhood, but no new laws are being put into place, the city is just enforcing existing ordinances. NBC10’s Miguel...
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‘Anything would be an improvement': Officials mandate curfew for 24-hour businesses in Kensington
A new bill orders a mandatory curfew for certain businesses in Kensington. The curfew comes as an effort from officials to crack down on crime in the area. NBC10’s Johnny Archer spoke with business owners on what the new curfew means for the neighborhood.
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Philadelphia City Council passes bill ending 24/7 businesses in Kensington
Philadelphia City Council passed a bill on Thursday that will force businesses in Kensington to shutter between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
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Crews out in force as Kensington revitalization efforts kick into high gear
Under Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, the city’s Kensington neighborhood will soon see cleaner streets and a safer environment. NBC10 political reporter Lauren Mayk has more on Mayor Parker’s plans and reaction from business owners.
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Shooting leaves man critically injured in Kensington, police say
A man is in extremely critical condition following a shooting near a SEPTA station in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood on Friday, police said.
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Man shot under SEPTA train station in Kensington, police say
The shooting occurred just after midnight on Friday at B Street and Kensington Avenue.
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Woman abducted in Kensington
The search is on for a woman abducted in Kensington when her car was stolen while she was asleep in it, officials said. Police are searching for 34-year-old Rita Diehl, who they said was abducted in her 2012 Silver Buick Verona, with a Delaware plate #323204.