Kenyatta Johnson stands firm on Washington Avenue plan

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Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson has shown no indication of reversing course and supporting a city plan to repave Washington Avenue with fewer lanes — leaving the future of the South Philadelphia thoroughfare in jeopardy.

Johnson is not alone. Community leaders, residents and others lined up during a virtual hearing Tuesday to thank him for resisting major changes to the avenue.