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Philadelphia to Enforce 11 p.m. Curfew on Kensington Businesses This Month
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Philadelphia Implements Curfew for Kensington Businesses to Curb Crime
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Philadelphia City Council has passed a bill mandating an 11 p.m. curfew for certain businesses in Kensington, aiming to reduce crime and drug use in the area as early as this month. The affected establishments include about two dozen corner stores, smoke shops, and takeout restaurants, which will have to close between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. While city leaders are hopeful that the curfew will have a positive impact, some businesses are skeptical about its effectiveness.