PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — With an expected influx of visitors to Philadelphia in 2026, one hidden consequence could be an increase in human trafficking. City officials and nonprofit leaders began work Tuesday on an anti-trafficking campaign they hope will prevent such a spike.
City Council included $500,000 in this year’s budget for a citywide strategy for preventing human trafficking, which was especially timely because of the big events scheduled for 2026, including the FIFA World Cup and the celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Councilmember Nina Ahmad oversaw the first meeting of stakeholders, promising more to come — but she said trafficking is a crime that’s often misunderstood…