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Philly protest marks deaths of Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor
It’s been four months since the police killing of Breonna Taylor, five years since the death of Sandra Bland. Protesters honored the pair in Center City.
6 years ago
Bucks County GOP lawmakers call for investigation into unresolved unemployment claims
Bucks County members of the Republican Caucus call for the House Oversight Committee to look into what they call “the failure of the Unemployment Compensation program.”
6 years ago
Protest in Allentown after cop uses knee to restrain man
Allentown police appeared to violate their own policy against neck restraints when an officer used his knee to bear down on the man's head, the activists said.
6 years ago
Protest encampment residents say they’re not leaving Parkway, despite city deadline
Residents of the camp on Benjamin Franklin Parkway say they won’t move unless Philadelphia provides them with permanent housing.
6 years ago
Columbus monument supporters file suit, seek injunction
They accuse Penn's Landing of breaking an agreement to maintain the 28-year-old monument by covering up its base following recent protests.
6 years ago
Mask resistance during a pandemic isn’t new – in 1918 many Americans were ‘slackers’
While a majority of Americans support wearing masks, widespread and consistent compliance has proven difficult to maintain in communities across the country.
6 years ago
Judge seeks more details on Trump’s clemency for Roger Stone
Trump commuted Stone's 40-month prison sentence on Friday evening, just days before he was to report to prison.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philadelphia trash collection delayed this week
City officials said recycling and trash pickup will be running one day behind schedule the week of July 13, due to “increased tonnage and severe weather.”
6 years ago
Man drowns after helping friends caught in rip current off N.J. beach
"Months ago, I told him my biggest fear is drowning," wrote one of the friends who Alston helped rescue. "He did everything he could to make sure that wouldn’t happen to me."
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: NJ Transit capacity limit to lift Wednesday night
The 50 percent capacity limit on NJ Transit services will be lifted as of 8 p.m. Wednesday. You still have to wear a face-covering though.
6 years ago
Washington NFL team dropping ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
The team said it is "retiring" the name and logo and that Snyder and coach Ron Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design.
6 years ago
Despite the two-year effort to bring these findings to light, it’s unclear if the grand jury report will bring about meaningful reforms sought by those who say they’ve harmed.
6 years ago
The work-from-home economy is the next threat Philadelphia faces
Philadelphia stands to lose a staggering amount of tax revenue if office workers don’t return to Center City’s towers.
6 years ago
After 46 years in Camden, Monsignor Michael Doyle retires. But he’s not going anywhere
Sacred Heart Church’s pastor worked to improve the lives of the poorest. Still, there’s more to be done — he’d like to be remembered for failing “nicely.”
6 years ago
Why are we so confused about what’s safe? How did the message get so muddled?
When Pa. ordered a coronavirus shutdown in March, things were clear: Stay home. Four months later, localized rules make safety seem open to interpretation.
6 years ago
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