Drug overdose deaths decline in Philly for first time in 5 years

Oct 02, 2024

Fatal drug overdoses in Philadelphia fell to 1,122 in 2023 — the first decline in five years, according to preliminary figures released by the Department of Public Health. That marked a 7% drop from 2022. Yet, racial inequities remain and homelessness is rising in Kensington, the epicenter of the city's overdose crisis.