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A worker transports the remains of a body found within the debris of the house of the MOVE compound in West Philadelphia
History
Philadelphia
Preservation
Social Justice

MOVE at 40: Looking back at the 1985 commission and its ‘unconscionable’ findings

After five weeks of hearings with more than 90 witnesses, the MOVE commission determined the city’s bombing was an “unconscionable” act.

5 hours ago

Osage Avenue in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
History
Philadelphia
Preservation
Social Justice

40 years ago, Philly police bombed MOVE’s Osage Avenue compound. Mike Africa Jr. wants the home to memorialize the tragedy

The 1985 bombing claimed the lives of 11 people, including five children, and destroyed dozens of homes in the Cobbs Creek section of West Philadelphia.

4 days ago

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Dave Davies in 1985 interviewing sources during coverage of the MOVE Commission hearings that WHYY hosted and broadcast live.
History
Media
Philadelphia

Dave Davies reflects on WHYY’s role in MOVE Commission, top Fresh Air interviews

WHYY’s Dave Davies reflects on the 1985’s MOVE bombing commission and some of his favorite Fresh Air interviews with Jerry Seinfeld, Nicolas Cage, Maggie Smith and more.

5 months ago

Listen 9:00
Mike Africa Jr.
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

‘It is criminal’: Africa family wants MOVE bombing victims’ remains returned and Osage Avenue home back

Victims of the 1985 MOVE bombing accuse museum officials of not being forthcoming about turning over remains of their family members.

5 months ago

Listen 1:11
fire from the MOVE bombing
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Penn Museum discovers another set of human remains from the MOVE bombing

An ongoing inventory uncovered more unaccounted remains believed to be those of 12-year-old Delisha Africa.

6 months ago

Listen 1:10
Linn Washington Jr. and Mike Africa sit at a table with a microphone and water bottles
Books
History
Philadelphia

A survivor’s tale: Mike Africa Jr.’s ‘On a Move’ tells the story of the MOVE bombing

“It's Philadelphia history,” Africa Jr. said while discussing his new book at Temple University. “It's Black history. It’s revolutionary history. It's American history.”

9 months ago

Listen 1:23
Krystal Strong and Mike Africa Jr.
History
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

MOVE exhibit aims to showcase who the members of the Black liberation group ‘were as people’

“MOVE: The Old Days” tells the history of the organization through an exhibit on display this weekend at the Paul Robeson House and Museum.

12 months ago

Listen 1:07
Mike Africa Jr.
Community Events
History
Philadelphia

39 years after MOVE bombing, activists remember victims of the West Philly tragedy

“It’s really important for us to document this history, talk about things — and to never forget,” Mike Africa Jr. said.

12 months ago

Listen 1:20
Lionel Dotson stands at Ivy Hill Cemetery
History
Philadelphia
Policing
Social Justice

Brother of MOVE victims sues Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania for mishandled remains

Lionell Dotson, the brother of two children killed in the 1985 MOVE bombing, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

Lionel Dotson holds up a bag containing his sisters' remains
History
Philadelphia
Policing
Social Justice

‘I can say my goodbyes’: After 37 years, Philadelphia returns remains of MOVE victims to family

The city of Philadelphia released the remains of two children killed in the 1985 MOVE bombing back to their family.

3 years ago

A sign reads,
Black Lives Matter
History
Policing
Social Justice

Philly releases independent report on city’s mishandling of MOVE bombing victims’ remains

The report focused on the city’s possession of human remains from the 1985 MOVE bombing and the policies and procedures of the city’s Medical Examiner’s Office.

3 years ago

Protesters march outside Penn Museum, with one sign prominent that reads,
History
Philadelphia
Social Justice

MOVE bombing victim remains from Penn have been returned, family says

The university’s investigation into mishandling of victims’ remains from the 1985 bombing is ongoing.

4 years ago

Protesters march outside Penn Museum, with one sign prominent that reads,
Government Accountability
Philadelphia

Procedures at Philly Medical Examiner’s Office under scrutiny as city investigates MOVE remains

Farley said he was following standard procedure when he ordered a box of MOVE bombing victims’ bones destroyed without telling the family. Now that practice is under scrutiny.

4 years ago

Listen 4:46
Protesters march outside Penn Museum, with one sign prominent that reads,
History
Philadelphia
Social Justice

How the Philly Medical Examiner’s Office desecrated MOVE victims’ remains for 36 years

Recent revelations of the office’s desecration of the MOVE bombing victims’ remains are the latest chapter in a long history, starting from the moment the fire went out.

4 years ago

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Social justice organizers and surviving members of the MOVE family march down the 6200 block of Osage Avenue on May 13, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Government Accountability
History
Philadelphia

What you need to know about the desecration of MOVE bombing victims’ remains

How revelations regarding Penn's possession of remains from MOVE bombing victims spurred the resignation of Philadelphia's health commissioner, and what questions remain.

4 years ago

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