Who to Call in Olde Kensington
Call 911 for an emergency, and for any call that needs the police to respond, even when it is not an emergency. Call 311 for non-emergency city services. All of Olde Kensington is in the Police Department's 26th District. Below are the numbers worth saving.
What to know in Olde Kensington
- 911. Crime in progress, fire, medical emergency, and any call that needs the police to respond.
- Philly311, 311 or (215) 686-8686. Potholes, streetlights, trash and general city questions. Weekdays 8am to 8pm. Philly311 online
- Someone living outdoors who needs support. Project HOME’s outreach hotline, 215-232-1984.
- Utilities. Gas: PGW, 215-235-1212. Power: PECO, (800) 841-4141, 24 hours. Water and sewer: Philadelphia Water Department, 215-685-6300 (emergency option).
- 26th Police District station, for community matters only. 615 E. Girard Ave., 215-686-3260. 26th District
- City Council. District 5, Jeffery Young Jr., City Hall Room 586, (215) 686-3442. District 7, Quetcy Lozada, district office 4821-A Frankford Ave., (215) 686-3448.
- State House. Most of Olde Kensington is the 181st District, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, 1501 N. Broad St., Suite 17, (215) 978-0311. The southeast corner is the 175th, Rep. Mary Isaacson, 610 N. 2nd St., (215) 503-3245. A strip along Berks St and Montgomery Ave is the 197th, Rep. Danilo Burgos, 635 W. Erie Ave., (215) 223-1890.
- Civic groups. South Kensington Community Partners, a registered community organization for the area, meets at 1525 N. American St. (rco@southkensingtoncommunity.org).
- Neighborhood events. The Fishtown District, the business district for Front Street and Girard Ave, runs free events, including the summer Under the El Bazaar on the 1700 block of N. Front St. Fishtown District events
Common questions
Who do I call if I need police at my address?
Call 911. Any call that needs the police to respond goes through 911, even when it is not an emergency. The district station's number is for community matters, not dispatch.
Which police district is Olde Kensington in?
The 26th District covers every address in the neighborhood. The station is at 615 E. Girard Ave., 215-686-3260.
Who is my City Councilmember?
Olde Kensington is split between two Council districts. The southern part (south of Master St west of American St, and south of Oxford St east of American) is District 5, Councilmember Jeffery Young Jr. The northern part is District 7, Councilmember Quetcy Lozada. Check your block with Council's address lookup.
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