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Police misconduct in Philadelphia: Unsealed records name the city’s most cited cops
Even if officers assault civilians, they rarely face repercussions — and sometimes get promoted, newly released documents show.
4 years ago
Philly NAACP president shares anti-Semitic meme with misattributed neo-Nazi quote
The community leader said he was trying to show support for DeSean Jackson and other Black celebrities who’ve received backlash, and didn’t realize the image was offensive.
4 years ago
Philly rebuffs Trump threat to send in feds over protests
The president suggested he wanted to see what’s happening in Portland spread to other U.S. cities.
4 years ago
Is a ‘floating cinema’ popup coming to Philly with social distancing boats? Yeah, probably not
News reports promise the same event in half a dozen cities. Local officials haven’t heard anything about it.
4 years ago
A PPD spokesperson says the situation is under internal review — and the records will be destroyed.
4 years ago
Mayor Kenney’s second-in-command to resign over police reform efforts
Managing Director Brian Abernathy, Mayor Kenney’s second-in-command, has been the target of protests calling for his resignation.
4 years ago
Philly’s new $1.7 million fund helps cash economy workers left out of COVID stimulus
Thanks to philanthropy, the city is stepping in for people the federal government left out.
4 years ago
PAFA stands by CEO and vows reforms after Black Lives Matter tensions go public
The academy is also reviewing its political speech and affiliation policy following a petition signing.
4 years ago
Philly police held protesters overnight at decommissioned, ‘inhumane’ House of Corrections
Nearly 50 people were locked in the shuttered jail two years after city officials deemed it unfit for human life.
4 years ago
The civilian Police Advisory Commission says it’s been stonewalled trying to investigate.
4 years ago
Kenney, Outlaw admit they were wrong about 676 protest tear-gassing, officers involved to be fired
The deputy in charge that day took a voluntary demotion, and there’s now a moratorium on tear gas use by Philly police.
4 years ago
Activists stage sit-in at Municipal Services Building with ‘defund the police’ demands
City Council is scheduled to vote on Philly’s budget Thursday.
4 years ago