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Overbrook: Crime Prevention Combats Increased Car Thefts

February 21, 2013

In the past month, neighborhood crime reports indicate two robberies, two burglaries and a car theft have taken place in the 19th Police District near Overbrook. The 19th District is being proactive in educating community members

Crime

Germantown: No Residents Show Up for Meeting with Police

November 14, 2012

Police officers from the 14th District held a Police Service Area meeting last night at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, located at 5421 Germantown Ave., but neighborhood residents were noticeably absent. In fact, no residents showed up.

Crime

Fairhill: Crime Rate Falls in the Neighborhood

November 6, 2012

[vimeo 52950894] When Hector Colon moved into Fairhill in 1986, it was a much different place from what it is today.  According to Colon, the 1990s became a very bloody and crime-ridden time in Fairhill’s history.

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North Central: A Day of Coexisting at Penrose Park

June 25, 2012

https://vimeo.com/44622577] Penrose Park, located at 1101 W. Susquehanna Ave., has played a huge role as the corner spot in its local community. It is a place, especially with the newly embraced long summer hours, where residents

Carroll Park

Carroll Park: Community Meetings Bring Light to Law Enforcement

June 18, 2012

At a recent Police Service Area meeting community members discussed issues ranging from block parties to an increase in burglaries. Lt Robert Heinzeroth even took down cake requests for one resident’s birthday that is on the date

Crime

Kensington: Most Residents Unaffected by Recent Tragedy

June 16, 2012

https://vimeo.com/44056516] Residents on East Cumberland Street were unaffected by their neighbor’s recent accidental shooting as many claimed tragedy is a pattern the neighborhood can’t stop. When an 18-year-old male put a 9 mm pistol to

Crime

Northern Liberties: Community Concerned About Safety After Fatal Shooting

June 12, 2012

Residents of Northern Liberties voiced concerns about the need for an increased police presence in the wake of a shooting yesterday outside a popular bar and restaurant in their neighborhood. The victim, Maurice Kimble of

Crime

Strawberry Mansion: Residents Address Crime at Community Meeting

May 30, 2012

A gathering of ten residents for the 22nd District’s community meeting this week may not have seemed like much, but what they brought with them were loads of concerns–and passion for the place they call

Abandoned Property

Kensington: Renewal Rehabs Abandoned Properties to Help the Community to Lower Crime

April 25, 2012

https://vimeo.com/41123683] Finding a really helpful neighbor can at times be difficult in some urban areas, particularly on blocks where one-third of the properties are abandoned and vacant. However, if you live on the 900 block

Crime

West Oak Lane: Police District Defies City Murder Trend

April 1, 2012

https://vimeo.com/39591342] While homicides across the city have increased this year, Philadelphia’s 14th Police District, which serves North Germantown and West Oak Lane, has seen half as many homicides compared to this time last year. Capt.

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