The curfew would apply to about two dozen businesses in Kensington, including smoke shops, takeout restaurants, and bodegas. It does not apply to establishments that have a liquor license.
The Quick Stop at Kensington and Indiana in the Kensington section of Philadelphia on March 20, 2024. The store, which operates 24/7, has a deli, fresh meats, ice cream, refrigerated and frozen foods, canned goods, drinks and stocks general grocery itemsAbout two dozen corner stores, smoke shops, and takeout restaurants in the heart of Kensington could have to abide by a mandatory 11 p.m. curfew as early as this month.
The move comes as Parker and City Council have led a coordinated effort to improve conditions in Kensington and crack down on the open-air drug market that has persisted in the neighborhood for decades. Parker’s administration is Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, who represents the 7th District and introduced the bill, has said her legislation is widely supported — both by Kensington residents and groups that represent small businesses — and that she has heard from other organizations representing commercial corridors that want the city to implement a similar regulation.
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