
North Philly neighbors finally get patrols on violent corner known for shootings
Richard Allen residents have been pushing for the change for years.
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Three adjacent public housing projects, Richard Allen, Penn Town, and Harrison, have been engaged in a violent turf war that’s claimed at least 80 lives over the last five years. Shootings in the square mile of the Poplar neighborhood around 11th Street have increased 400% over the past half decade. The community is fighting back, but it’s not easy.
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