Peter Crimmins

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney used a legal loophole in the statue’s maintenance agreement.

This week’s high school graduations in the Philadelphia area feature student speeches grappling with an uncertain future.

“Seven O’Clock Shout,” written and performed in isolation, is a tribute to moments of humanity during strife.

Philadelphia officials recommend anyone who was at a George Floyd protest to get a COVID-19 test after seven days.

Amid the civil unrest in Philadelphia, about 50 ATMs in have been blown up since Saturday by thieves attempting to steal the money inside, according to city officials.

Greater accountability for police action and recruitment aimed at attracting officers of color are urged by the elected officials.

Amid widespread protests, looting and a global pandemic that has triggered an economic shockwave — voters will cast ballots in the Pennsylvania primary.

Voters going to the polls in the city should be mindful of disruptions caused by both widespread unrest and pandemic distancing.

“The peaceful protests earlier were touching showings of our collective grief,” Mayor Kenney said. “But the anger displayed now and this afternoon cannot continue.”

The 24th annual festival plans a mostly digital presentation of independent theater and performance art, to comply to COVID-19 distancing.

The 230 seniors will walk across the stage, one every 15 minutes, during the social-distanced procession.

A push for a union was brewing before the museum was shut because of the COVID-19 pandemic.