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Philadelphia police officers guard the statue of Frank Rizzo after protests on May 30. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

‘Resources better spent rebuilding’: Philly Councilmembers call on mayor to stop spending city money to protect Rizzo statue

Mayor Kenney’s choice to spend city money protecting a statue honoring an opponent of desegregation known for brutal policing disturbs some at City Hall.

6 years ago

Republican congressman Brian Fitzpatrick of Pa.’s 1st District. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

In Bucks, U.S. Rep. Fitzpatrick getting challenged from the right and left

Both parties in Pa.’s 1st Congressional District are deciding between a moderate candidate, as they have before, or choosing a more partisan path.

6 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy

N.J. stores, outdoor dining to reopen on June 15 barring coronavirus ‘backslide’

A week later, salons and barbershops can serve customers again, Gov. Phil Murphy said, while gyms and health clubs can reopen sometime after that.

6 years ago

Protesters help each other after being tear-gassed on the Ben Franklin Parkway
Community

Protesters tear-gassed in Philly after blocking highway traffic

From police headquarters, to City Hall to I-676, large groups of protesters have turned out Monday afternoon.

6 years ago

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A mural depicting George Floyd
Community

Medical examiner rules George Floyd death was a homicide

Floyd, a Black man who was in handcuffs at the time, died a week ago after a white Minneapolis officer held his knee on Floyd’s neck for several minutes.

6 years ago

A sign outside a polling location in Philadelphia in 2016.
Politics & Policy

Philly DA: Curfew doesn’t apply to voters heading to polls on Election Day

You won’t be turned away for not wearing a mask — but it’s strongly encouraged.

6 years ago

A nurse's aide helps nursing home patient Louise Irving on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. (Richard Drew/AP Photo)
Health

Coronavirus update: Del. to expand testing to seniors and low-income residents

The goal is to reach residents who have limited access to health care and coronavirus testing. 

6 years ago

People broke windows on historic buildings and wrote angry messages  in the aftermath of peaceful protests of police brutality. (Bradley Maule for PlanPhilly)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

Why do we save white monuments and let Black history rot?

People damaged historic buildings in the aftermath of protest. Let’s not mourn. Instead, think about the values and stories we tell with our architecture.

6 years ago

File - Plastic trash is deposited at the high tide line at Monmouth Beach, New Jersey. (Emma Lee / WHYY)
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

State lawmakers block plastic bag bans, like Philadelphia’s, in move one representative calls ‘huge abuse of power’

Philadelphia lawmaker says city could sue state over ban

6 years ago

Cleanup volunteers in West Philadelphia
Community

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.

6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden bows his head in prayer during a visit to Bethel AME Church in Wilmington, Del., Monday, June 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Community

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

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

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

Police ride through Philadelphia after night of unrest
Community

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

Hannah Silbaugh, 21, attended a protest in Erie on Saturday, May 30, 2020. A video of her being struck by a police officer has gained national attention. (Screenshot from Twitter video / @the7goonies)
Community
PA Post

Erie woman who was kicked by police officer says, ’I was 100 percent peaceful’

Video of the incident has gone viral.

6 years ago

Police and protesters clash in Philadelphia
Health

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

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