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A man who was with George Floyd on the night he died said his friend did not resist arrest and instead tried to defuse the situation before he ended up handcuffed.

Philadelphia D.A. Larry Krasner announced aggravated assault charges against a high-ranking city police officer for striking a protester Monday.

Staff Inspector Joe Bologna has a history of misconduct and is linked to past PPD corruption scandals.

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver emphasized the significance of Pierre-Louis’ accomplishments, saying, “Today there is more glass on the floor.”

A multi-agency search is ongoing Friday morning for a fisherman who fell out of a kayak and into a Jersey Shore river, authorities said.

The government said Friday that the economy added 2.5 million jobs last month, driving unemployment down from 14.7% in April.

In truth, broad systemic change is needed to save Black lives from the twin scourges of racism and police brutality. 

Union leaders say they have to fight for everything nursing home staff need to protect themselves from COVID-19, a virus that has been particularly deadly in nursing homes.

City Health Commissioner Thomas Farley says the numbers justify reopening as his department watches closely for signs of new outbreaks.

“Seven O’Clock Shout,” written and performed in isolation, is a tribute to moments of humanity during strife.

For thousands of Philadelphia-area teenagers, the end of the school year brings extra relief: a break from balancing being both a student and an essential worker.

The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s board approving a 22-team format for restarting the league season next month.

In social media posts earlier this week, the Republican official referred to Black Lives Matter as a radical left-wing hate group.

“Jimmy I thought that I had raised you politically better than to be a liar and a thief in the night,” wrote the former state senator.

The executive action comes in response to calls by legislative Democrats to adopt reforms in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis