Controversial bill regulating mobile services in Kensington signed by mayor

Mayor Parker signs law targeting mobile aid in Kensington – Metro Philadelphia

In two months, medical providers and those offering food and water to homeless people will need to acquire permits and abide by a set of restrictions in much of Kensington, after Mayor Cherelle Parker signed a controversial bill Wednesday. Moments before she signed the legislation, at the Kensington Library, an opponent of the measure interrupted remarks from elected officials. “People are going to die because of this bill,” she said. Harm reduc…

Controversial bill regulating mobile services in Kensington signed by mayor

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed a bill regulating trucks and vehicles that largely provide services to people experiencing homelessness and substance abuse issues in Kensington on Wednesday.