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Philly cleans up from protest as National Guard arrives ahead of more demonstrations
The unrest hit cities across the country, including Philadelphia, following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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Biden meets with black leaders at local church amid unrest
Biden vowed to address “institutional racism” in his first 100 days in office, if elected, as he met with community leaders at a predominantly African American church in Del.
6 years ago
Trump took shelter in White House bunker as protests raged
President Trump spent nearly an hour in the underground shelter, which was designed for use in emergencies like terrorist attacks.
6 years ago
Philly renews curfew, SEPTA suspends service to Center City amid ongoing unrest
The shutdown was announced amid ongoing protests over police brutality and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
6 years ago
Erie woman who was kicked by police officer says, ’I was 100 percent peaceful’
Video of the incident has gone viral.
6 years ago
Mass gatherings, erosion of trust upend coronavirus control
Health experts are concerned that protests erupting across the nation and the law enforcement response to them will upend efforts to track and contain the spread of COVID-19.
6 years ago
Use of force criticized in protests over police brutality
Advocates are questioning whether tough police tactics against demonstrators are actually making the violence worse rather than quelling it.
6 years ago
Beachgoers with ‘cabin fever’ drive demand for rentals as Delaware lifts ban
Delaware beach realtors are being flooded with calls from renters. One realtor says there’s been much bigger interest in homes with their own pool.
6 years ago
‘Extra precautious’ and scared, SEPTA employees who survived COVID-19 return to work
SEPTA employees who were sickened by the coronavirus are going back to their workplaces masked up, missing colleagues, and scared for their future.
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Child pornography tips to N.J. police surge during pandemic
Officers say they often see a surge at times when people are home more, but nothing like this. They credit more vigilance from social media companies.
6 years ago
Listen 2:09Primary becomes referendum on Daylin Leach’s behavior, harassment allegations
The key question for voters in the 17th Senate district primary isn’t about policy. It’s whether incumbent Daylin Leach’s past behavior is disqualifying.
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WHYY reporter arrested while covering Philadelphia protest
WHYY education reporter Avi Wolfman-Arent said he identified himself to police as a journalist, but was arrested anyway and cited for failure to disperse.
6 years ago
For Black Philadelphians, centuries of injustices come to a head in George Floyd protests
More than 500 people gathered at Philly City Hall for a peace rally Sunday, where the death of George Floyd wasn’t the only injustice on their minds.
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Listen 0:56Camden County police praised for marching in Floyd protests
Camden County Police Chief Joe Wysocki joined the front line of a march in Camden on Saturday afternoon, sporting his uniform, a protective face mask and a peace sign.
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Philadelphia to relocate Frank Rizzo statue sooner
The statue was targeted during Saturday’s protests against police violence and the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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