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Organizers and city officials still talking as Day 50 of the Parkway homeless encampment dawned

Mayor Kenney described encampment organizers as “sincere” in wanting people to get housing. Encampment organizers said he’s “receptive to try out new ideas.”

A jogger runs by a banner at entrance to homeless encampment on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Wednesday morning. The camp is negotiating with the city officials over housing for those experiencing homelessness.
A jogger runs by a banner at entrance to homeless encampment on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Wednesday morning. The camp is negotiating with the city officials over housing for those experiencing homelessness.Read moreAlejandro A. Alvarez / File Photograph