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Philly police plan to ask for more funds as Taser rollout falls short
The PPD plans to ask City Hall for more money for Tasers. The department began buying the stun devices after an officer fatally shot Walter Wallace Jr.
4 years ago
After blowback, Philly police yank NRA’s gun safety curriculum from city rec centers
The “Eddie Eagle” program has been found to be ineffective at stopping kids from using firearms.
4 years ago
Kenney’s proposed 2021 budget would cut taxes and raise spending — but not for police
The ambitious spending proposal looks to improve core city services such as street sweeping while accelerating cuts to wage and business taxes.
4 years ago
Philly has more than 100,000 vaccine doses to distribute, with only half spoken for
Some of the backlog is for second shots. The health department is working to reduce the overflow.
4 years ago
At least one quarter of all Philly residents have gotten a vaccine shot
The pace of vaccination has picked up, but a third of doses are delivered at the Convention Center FEMA site — which is slated to close at the end of April.
4 years ago
Italian American groups and Councilmember Squilla sue Mayor Kenney for nixing Columbus Day
Filed in federal court, the lawsuit also cites the removal of the Rizzo statue and the demotion of a police captain.
4 years ago
Despite national outcry, Philly police slow to implement mental health crisis reforms
It’s been six months since officers fatally shot Walter Wallace Jr. while responding to a 911 call.
4 years ago
‘Fecal samples’ against gentrification? Research activism raises red flags in West Philly
Temple said it had not approved the research solicited by professor and activist Ang Sun.
4 years ago
Philly hopes to boost vaccinations 50% by end of April, but the pace has stalled
The city is counting on FEMA to open at least one more clinic, and still leaning heavily on the Black Doctors Consortium.
4 years ago
‘Never Krasner’? Thousands of Philly Republicans switch to Democrat ahead of DA primary
The tactic is not officially sanctioned by the local GOP, but the numbers are notable.
4 years ago
New FEMA vaccine clinic could open in North Philly’s Latino hub
The clinic, likely to be located in Hunting Park, would be set up to deliver 3,000 shots per day in one of the most undervaccinated areas of the city.
4 years ago
Philly vaccine interest registry has built-in disparities, widening the racial divide
Advocates say more outreach and walk-up access could help bridge the gap.
4 years ago