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Philly postpones clearing out of Parkway homeless encampment

City officials said that the postponement affords additional time for outreach teams and service providers to engage the encampment's residents, who number as many as 150. The ultimate goal is to offer housing and other social services.

The homeless encampment at 22nd St. and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was scheduled to be cleared out on Friday, but city officials postponed that decision on Thursday. Mayor Jim Kenney said he will meet with camp organizers next week to listen to their demands for housing for those who are homeless.
The homeless encampment at 22nd St. and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was scheduled to be cleared out on Friday, but city officials postponed that decision on Thursday. Mayor Jim Kenney said he will meet with camp organizers next week to listen to their demands for housing for those who are homeless.Read moreFrank Wiese / Staff