Mixed Reviews on the State of Kensington

For several months now, the city’s been implementing the Kensington Community Revival Plan — a multiple-phased approach to address the decades-long open air drug market in the neighborhood, as well as quality-of-life issues such as homelessness, addiction, and violence. But there’s been mixed reviews on how effective it’s been. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Sammy Caiola, special projects reporter at Kensington Voice, and Jill Bauer-Reese, editor at Kensington Voice, to talk about this plan and the state of things in Kensington. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.