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Dozens of ‘defund-the-police’ protesters arrested for occupying Municipal Services Building
The group occupied the Municipal Services Building, which has been closed to the public during the pandemic, to demand a $120M police budget cut.
4 years ago
PAFA tells faculty not to affiliate the school with Black Lives Matter movement
The administration says the message is not a damper on personal expression. Staff members say the policy is unevenly applied.
4 years ago
Feds charge Philly man in ATM explosion; students rally to for police-free schools
The 24-year-old Philadelphia man is also charged with the illegal possession of a weapon because he was already convicted for a felony.
4 years ago
After weeks of protest, Philly Council passed a preliminary budget plan that responds to calls for reprioritization in spending.
4 years ago
South Philly police captain removed after Columbus statue protests, amid larger PPD shakeup
Capt. Louis Campione has been on the force for 43 years.
4 years ago
Philly courts fire supervisor caught on video tearing down Black Lives Matter signs
The First Judicial District called his behavior “egregious and totally unacceptable.”
4 years ago
With less than $10,000, Philly candidate scoops PA House seat from Democratic dynasty
With no Republican challenger in November, Regina Young appears on her way to Harrisburg.
4 years ago
Protection from abuse orders drop 40% in Philly during pandemic, compounding domestic violence fears
Help hotline calls are up — and are often rushed and secretive.
4 years ago
Mayor Kenney walks back police budget boost and vows reforms — but not enough, critics say
Saying he was humbled, Kenney called for a barrage of changes aimed at increasing accountability and getting problem officers off the streets.
4 years ago
Philly police commander seen beating protesters faces aggravated assault charges
Staff Inspector Joe Bologna has a history of misconduct and is linked to past PPD corruption scandals.
4 years ago
The universal testing experiment was conducted after the region’s main COVID surge.
4 years ago
Military psy-ops or ATM explosions? Nightly booms spur conspiracy theories in Philly
Sound is amplified by hot weather and tall buildings, an acoustic expert said.
4 years ago