City shuts down pivotal Kensington recovery house over code violations

The Last Stop has been closed since Oct. 1, and the owner may end up in court.

Philly’s opioid crisis

Councilwoman Cindy Bass wants the city to start regulating addiction recovery houses

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Philly’s opioid crisis

This state rep threatens to freeze Philly’s funding if an overdose prevention site opens

Pa. Rep. Jerry Knowles thinks the safe injection idea is "insane."

Philly’s opioid crisis

August 31 is officially Overdose Awareness Day in Pennsylvania

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Philly’s opioid crisis

Mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers: Remembering the 1,200 Philadelphians who died via overdose last year

The opioid crisis is often depicted in depersonalizing numbers. This vigil was about people.

Philly’s opioid crisis

How a Germantown reverend overcame Philly’s recovery house NIMBYism

The house hosts neighborhood giveaways and meetings, and also turns into a polling place.

Philly’s opioid crisis

For an entire month, Philly tech professionals will work with state and federal datasets to study the opioid epidemic

Philly’s opioid crisis

Inside a former opioid user’s mission to help others seek treatment in Kensington

Meet Britt Carpenter of the Philly Unknown Project.

Philly’s opioid crisis

‘A perfect circle of helping’: 3 nonprofits join forces to feed people in Kensington

So far, the collaboration has resulted in 500 free lunches that otherwise wouldn't have existed.

Colbert standup comic joins Philly comedians to raise money for addiction recovery

"Laughter and Love" takes place at Helium Comedy Club and benefits Fresh Start.

Philly’s opioid crisis

One year ago, a Philly restaurateur sold his South St. BBQ joint to work in addiction recovery

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Philly’s opioid crisis

It’s been six months since Philly proposed a supervised injection site, but the feds still maintain health workers there would be vulnerable to criminal charges.

After allegations of bed bugs and grift, city facility cuts ties with South Philly recovery house

Clean Days & Sober Nights is privately owned — and certification isn't mandatory.

Philly developer opens addiction recovery center in memory of his son

Advocates say the Ford Road operation will be the first of its kind in the city.

Kensington protesters implore Philly to ‘stop the evictions’ as encampments deadline looms

"There’s not enough resources to get them all in a bed."

Philly’s opioid crisis

UPDATED: HHS disputes report that nation’s top doc came out in support of safe injection sites

Will the endorsement by Surgeon General Jerome Adams affect the debate in Philly?

Philly’s opioid crisis

Do safe-injection sites offer proven benefits to those facing addiction?

Pennsylvania's attorney general is not a fan of Phily's proposed CUES.

Kensington’s famous Last Stop addiction recovery center prepares for move

After 17 years, the community hub is relocating because of neighborhood change.

For people in recovery, the Super Bowl means sober watch parties…and fun

Plus, "I'll remember the game the next day."

North Philly was promised an addiction crisis center — but never got it

The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services has been silent about it for months.