Teen girl missing in Kensington as search intensifies
KENSINGTON, MD – A teenage girl has been reported missing in Montgomery County, prompting an urgent search for her whereabouts. Rihanna Gomez, 15, was last seen on the afternoon of March 11…
Philadelphia man convicted of kidnapping and robbery in violent Kensington attack
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia jury has convicted Eric Alamo, 48, for the kidnapping and robbery of a man and his family in the city’s Kensington neighborhood, officials announced Tuesday. Alamo was…
Man in critical condition after stabbing in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood
PHILADELPHIA — A man is in critical condition after being stabbed early Sunday morning in the city’s Kensington neighborhood, according to police. The stabbing occurred at approximately 2:28 a.m. on the 3100…
New Kensington man sentenced to 5-10 years for kidnapping and robbery
GREENSBURG, Pa. — A Westmoreland County judge has sentenced a New Kensington man to serve five to 10 years in prison after his October conviction on charges of kidnapping and robbery, authorities…
Man in New Kensington Faces Charges for Allegedly Threatening Neighbor with Firearm
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. — A New Kensington man is facing multiple charges after police say he threatened his neighbor with a firearm during an argument. Jacob Recker, 26, was charged with terroristic…
Shooting in Kensington leaves two men in critical condition
PHILADELPHIA — A shooting in the 24th District on Kensington Avenue on Monday afternoon left two men critically injured, according to police. The incident occurred at approximately 3:12 p.m. in the 2700…
Philadelphia Cop Shot During June Traffic Stop in Kensington Dies
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry expressed condolences Wednesday following the death of Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, who succumbed to injuries sustained during a traffic stop more than two…
35-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Kensington
PHILADELPHIA — A 35-year-old man was shot and killed in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia on Friday night, according to police. Officers from the 24th District responded to a report of a…
Arsonist Charged with Murder in Deadly Kensington Fire
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a fire in Philadelphia’s 24th District claimed the life of 66-year-old Evelyn Payne early Friday morning, August 23, 2024. The fire erupted on the 1800 block…
Early Morning Shooting in Kensington Leaves Man Critically Injured
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A shooting in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood has left a man critically injured after being shot early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. at the intersection of 2nd…
New Kensington Man Charged in Roommate’s Fatal Stabbing
NEW KENSINGTON, PA—Local authorities have charged Nico Harris, 40, with criminal homicide, burglary, and criminal trespass following the stabbing death of his former roommate, David Risher. The charges stem from an incident…
New Kensington Man Charged in Fatal Pedestrian Crash in North Braddock
NORTH BRADDOCK, PA – The Allegheny County Police Department has charged Tyrell Knight, a 37-year-old man from New Kensington, in connection with a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred in North Braddock. The…
Kensington 7-Eleven Sells $50,000 Lottery Ticket
Montgomery County has yet another big winner in the Maryland Lottery’s Bonus Match 5 game, with a $50,000 top-prize ticket sold at the local 7-Eleven. The winning ticket from the drawing on…
Man Stabbed Multiple Times in West Kensington
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Early this morning, a stabbing incident in the 24th District resulted in a 49-year-old Hispanic male suffering injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 3:07 AM on the 2800 block…
Livestreams Show Kensington No Different Now Than Before Cleanup Press Event
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A major media event took place on Wednesday in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. Police, city officials, and city workers invited the press as they cleaned the neighborhood and…
75 Stolen Shopping Carts Recovered During Kensington Cleanup
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Yesterday, the city of Philadelphia held a press event to show that it was cleaning up the Kensington section of the city. Kensington has become one of the most…
Two Shot in Philadelphia’s Kensington Neighborhood, One Shot 8 Times
Philadelphia, PA – An investigation is underway after two individuals were found shot in West Kensington, according to police reports. The incident occurred on the 100 block of Diamond Street just before…
Two Charged in 2022 Kensington Mass Shooting Injuring Nine
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced charges against two individuals in connection with a mass shooting in Kensington in 2022. District Attorney Larry Krasner, alongside the Gun Violence Task…
Kensington Resident Claims $50,000 Powerball Prize
KENSINGTON, MD — A quick visit to Maryland Lottery headquarters marked a significant win for a Montgomery County man, who secured a $50,000 prize from the December 13 Powerball drawing. The winner,…
Double Shooting in Kensington Leaves Two Men Critically Wounded
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Early Saturday morning, a double shooting in Kensington left two men critically injured. Philadelphia Police report that the incident occurred around 4:42 A.M. on the 100 block of East…
Kensington a Glimpse of America’s Cities in a Future Run by the Left
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Once a bustling industrial hub, Kensington, located in the northeastern part of Philadelphia, was home to a multitude of factories and working-class families. Textile mills, breweries, and shipyards provided…
Suspect On The Loose After Kensington Shooting
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 25-year-old male was shot once in the right shoulder at 24XX Kensington Avenue. The shooter, described as an unknown black male wearing a green raincoat, remains at large.…
Man Charged for Fatal Hit and Run of Homeless Man in Kensington
PHILADELPHIA (August 23) — District Attorney Larry Krasner and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Homicide and Non-Fatal Shootings Unit have announced charges against Joseph Vannauker for the hit-and-run killing of Gabriel Leon,…
Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Kensington
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Police Department is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place in Kensington’s 100 block of East Willard Street. The incident unfolded just after 12:30 p.m., centered around…
Philadelphia’s Kensington Neighborhood: Poster Child for America Gone Wrong
The drug crisis in Kensington, Philadelphia, is a story that has gained both national and international attention. The neighborhood is gripped by a severe drug epidemic, with xylazine — a veterinary tranquilizer…
Philadelphia Woman Convicted in Kensington Shooting
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Latonya Griffin, a 43-year-old Philadelphia resident, has been convicted for an assault that left a man severely injured. The conviction, delivered by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Homicide and…
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