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A week that changed Philadelphia: How the George Floyd protests unfolded
The timeline of eight days that will go down in Philly history.
4 years ago
Boorish fans: 76ers, Knicks, Jazz issue bans after incidents
The 76ers went even further than the Knicks could, because the fan involved in the Westbrook incident was a season-ticket holder. Those tickets have been revoked.
4 years ago
It’s officially sprayground season in Philly
All 91 of the city’s spraygrounds are now ready and waiting to provide sweet relief from the heat.
4 years ago
4 firefighters, civilian injured after fire truck crashes through building in North Philadelphia
Four firefighters were onboard the truck at the time of the crash. Officials say all four were injured and two of them had to be pulled from the emergency vehicle.
4 years ago
Deep-rooted racism, discrimination permeate U.S. military
The Associated Press has found that a deep-rooted culture of racism and discrimination still festers in the U.S. armed forces, despite repeated efforts to eradicate it.
4 years ago
May 27 - June 2: The week's events include hanging at the Philly Pump Track, a Chester County car show, and the reopening of Spruce Street Harbor Park.
4 years ago
Listen 4:38Violence interrupters, police will try to keep the peace over Memorial Day weekend
Staffers with the city’s Community Crisis Intervention Program will be poised to respond to potentially violent conflicts in an effort to prevent shootings.
4 years ago
Public pools can’t open without them: Philly’s new lifeguards could be the saviors of summer
“Pool season opens when we have enough guards,” said Parks & Rec Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell.
4 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to police and firefighters skipping COVID vaccine
Tamara Russell, aka P.O.C., hit the streets of Philadelphia to see what locals think about police and firefighters skipping out on vaccination.
4 years ago
Listen 4:55Hundreds of thousands of N.J. utility customers facing shut-offs
With few signs the moratorium will be extended before it is set to expire June 30, though, state officials and lawmakers are looking at how to ease the financial pain.
4 years ago
SEPTA is testing a new way to help people struggling with addiction on the system
SEPTA is trying a new approach to keeping its stations clean and safe, while helping people suffering from addiction who take shelter in the transit system.
4 years ago
Listen 4:33Organized labor pushes for racial justice on anniversary of George Floyd’s murder
The hourlong vigil in front of City Hall focused on solutions to systemic racism.
4 years ago
Philly Kappas and Deltas are having a battle of the DJs for a good cause
Two of the largest sororities and fraternities are collaborating to uplift spirits and raise awareness for Sickle Cell Anemia.
4 years ago
Police Reimagined: One Year Later
One year after George Floyd’s murder and the ensuing uprisings, we revisit the conversation around reforming and defunding the police. ...
4 years ago
Philadelphia marks 1 year since George Floyd’s murder
Officials are hosting a series of memorial events, including a vigil and community healing circles, that aim to pay tribute to Floyd and other victims of police violence.
4 years ago