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The stimulus checks are more crucial now than ever, as residents struggle to connect with the outside world amid a pandemic that is surging through their homes.
5 years ago
“What I saw today was every race out there just helping.”
5 years ago
On unprecedented Pa. primary day, high turnout in West Philly, too-big ballots in Bucks
Amid widespread protests, looting and a global pandemic that has triggered an economic shockwave — voters will cast ballots in the Pennsylvania primary.
5 years ago
How Philly Council is showing up right now
As violence encroached, City Council pivoted to de-escalation, firefighting, and cleanups in neighborhoods scarred by recent events and deeper wounds.
5 years ago
Philly NAACP president talks about George Floyd protests
Rodney Muhammad, president of the Philadelphia chapter of the NAACP, talks about this past weekend of protests in response to the killing of George Floyd.
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Listen 8:12Mayor Kenney’s choice to spend city money protecting a statue honoring an opponent of desegregation known for brutal policing disturbs some at City Hall.
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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.
5 years ago
Listen 0:49Medical 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.
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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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
Restaurant owner whose business burned calls for justice for George Floyd
"I know I can't come back from this. But this can be replaced. George's life cannot. George's life was more important. I hope he gets justice."
5 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.
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Erie woman who was kicked by police officer says, ’I was 100 percent peaceful’
Video of the incident has gone viral.
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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.
5 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.
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