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Police disband the pro-Palestine encampment and make numerous arrests, Friday May 10, 2024, on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.
Community

Photos: Philly police dismantle Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Penn, arrest dozens

Here's a look at how the scene at the University of Pennsylvania unfolded, in photos.

2 years ago

Three people from the UDTJ nonprofit
Community

Inaugural Delco Gives Day raises $1.6 million for Delaware County nonprofits

Gritty and the Phillie Fanatic showed up to celebrate the end of the Foundation for Delaware County’s first annual day of giving.

2 years ago

Police disband the pro-Palestine encampment and make numerous arrests, Friday May 10, 2024, on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.
Courts & Law

After a 2-week encampment, Philly police arrest 33 protesters on Penn’s campus

Penn had previously placed six students on a mandatory leave of absence for their role in the encampment.

2 years ago

a painting of Sydney Hall and two girls
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware’s Winterthur Museum acquires ‘document of Black history’ featuring a free Black woman as a central figure

A well-preserved painting from 1857 by Thomas Waterman Wood shows another side of Black life and is now on display at the Winterthur Museum.

2 years ago

Listen 1:57
Earl Wilson
PlanPhilly
Community

After decades of pressure, Eastwick celebrates major milestone in Clearview Landfill cleanup

The EPA says the landfill cap will protect nearby residents from toxins. The cleanup was sped up with funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

2 years ago

Listen 1:20
Hannah Spittle (left) and Odalis Delgado pose for a portrait
Health

Philly is working to attract more bilingual peer specialists to the behavioral health field

Mental Health Partnerships, in collaboration with the city of Philadelphia, is offering free peer specialist certification courses entirely in Spanish.

2 years ago

Listen 1:15
Hannah Spittle (izquierda) y Odalis Delgado posan para un retrato
Health

Filadelfia capacita especialistas certificados de recuperación hispanohablantes para aumentar el acceso a la atención de salud de comportamiento

Mental Health Partnerships, en colaboración con la ciudad de Filadelfia, ofrece cursos gratuitos de certificación de especialista completamente en español.

2 years ago

students
Education

From lunch tables to gardens: In Roxborough, Green Woods students are turning food waste into compost

Philadelphia students are learning how to reduce the impacts of climate change and protect the watershed — and earning a “green ribbon” in the process.

2 years ago

Listen 1:13
Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Pa. to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data

The ban takes effect a year after Gov. Josh Shapiro signs the bill.

2 years ago

Photos of the vandalism are circulating on social media showing the words
Community
6abc

Jewish fraternity house at Temple University vandalized with ‘Free Palestine’ spray-painted on roof

An investigation is underway after the incident at the fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi.

2 years ago

the encampment at Penn
Community

Penn places students on mandatory leave of absence for pro-Palestine encampment

Further action is pending disciplinary investigations by Penn's Center for Community Standards and Accountability, a Penn spokesperson said.

2 years ago

Members of a protest encampment at UPenn hang signs around their camp on May 1, 2024.
Education
6abc

University of Pennsylvania announces increased security for upcoming commencement

Penn officials say there will be a "high level of security" at all Franklin Field gates and on the field inside the stadium for the May 20 graduation ceremony.

2 years ago

Quetcy Lozada
Community

Kensington sweep ‘doesn’t make a dent’ but is a start, says City Council member

Councilmember Quetcy Lozada was at K&A as the city cleared encampments Wednesday morning. "I wasn't disappointed,” she said, “I was just concerned.”

2 years ago

Xylazine
Health

Pennsylvania will make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance

Xylazine, which is being mixed into fentanyl and other illicit opioids, will remain legal for its intended use by veterinarians.

2 years ago

An officer stands outside a Gaza Solidarity Encampment at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Education
6abc

Penn’s Gaza protest encampment expands despite order to disband 2 weeks ago

The encampment has tripled in size, with dozens of tents now set up on College Green.

2 years ago

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