“And for those whose lives have been tragically cut short, their life has left a void in the hearts of their families. Team members, classmates – many of them children,” she said. These victims are brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, nieces, nephews, mentees. It’s not about when we reach 200, 300, 500, 600 – these are people. “These victims are far more than a number. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said the number is heartbreaking but not the only tragic factor. I never stop thinking about the victims and their family’s incredible loss these senseless deaths leave behind,” Mayor Kenney said. “I’m personally heartbroken and outraged that we have lost 500 Philadelphians, including many of our children and teenagers, to needless violence this year.
Those who spoke noted the insurmountable loss of many Philadelphians, including many young people. The press conference comes as the city sits at 499 homicides, one away from breaking the record. Until this happens, we will continue to work tirelessly in response to the crisis,” he said. “The Pennsylvania General Assembly must allow us to enact reasonable controls on guns in our city. Mayor Kenney said earlier in the press conference he and city leaders have asked for the power to regulate laws locally in order to combat rising violence. Cities like Boston and New York that are not dealing with this problem the way we’re dealing with it? They’re strict on laws in Massachusetts, they’re strict on laws in New York State, and we need to have some semblance of that.” They don’t care how many people get killed. There are people making money making these guns, selling these guns, and the legislature – not the people behind me – don’t care. “With every problem, we deal with in our society, whether it’s guns, whether it’s opioids, whether it’s heroin, whatever the issue is, it’s all about greed. Enjoy.As he described how heartbreaking the losses are, he set his sights on those who he says restrict him from being tougher on local gun laws:
#OHANA HALE MARKETPLACE PLUS#
Plus the area has alot of other local restaurants that are good. This is a good place to adventure of the path. Waikiki will attract majority of tourists but instead of buying at stores and malls. I feel like someone can have a good 6-8 seater spot. I wish they would add an ramen spot there. I was really looking for how the sushi was. I eat sushi, wanted to see how it faired. Live music which is nice and to beat the heat for an hour or 2. has a cheap place to eat) but more locally own vendors who greet you with a smile. It's not like international markets and street food(wish the U.S. Different variety from hawaiian, Mexican, chinese, korean, sushi spots, desserts, and others. It's not the swap meet but it has good amount of local shops to buy souvenirs. Waikiki is the heart and to experience a chill local vibe when on vacation, this is a nice lil spot. There isnt much around regarding food vendors and shopping. One day I may very well go back and give the Marketplace another chance due to the nice gentleman selling coffee, but right now just not worth the risk for anyone having to deal with being treated unruly by the staff at Ohana Hale Marketplace. Thank you as that was a sign of true Aloha. As I exited, a gentleman working the coffee shop was gracious enough to show compassion and offer complimentary coffee after seeing how I was treated. Honestly, the vendors are probably solid and we should do everything to support them during these difficult times. Bullying customers like that is not cool and we should never be treated this way. Customer service is not having your employee video us on her phone to threaten to post online. Honestly, a simple apology would have cooled me off because customer service is not berating me for being upset since she made comments “just made to herself”. Most important, you don’t have the right to take it out on me. Suggestion, if you don’t want people to enter early lock the doors and don’t have an open sign lit outside. Proceeded to tell me how she has to tell people 20 times every morning and that she muttered the comments to herself so she doesn’t understand why I would be upset. She mentioned her name is Judy and claimed to be the manager in charge of running the whole place. Now this got me upset so I turned around and asked to see her manager as I don't think she thought I understood english. As I was walking, she said the following out loud to her coworker, “omg, how many times do I have to tell you people. Not a big deal so I headed toward the exist. I entered Ohana Hale on Ward in the morning of 11/21 and an employee flagged me down to tell me that they are not open yet. Would love to support local but I can’t in good conscious recommend this establishment after dealing with employees that do not understand what customer experience is.