Peter Crimmins

Philly resident Ida Robinson’s maternal legacy is honored in an original song by Kimmel Center artist-in-residence Ruth Naomi Floyd.

In an open letter to Mayor Jim Kenney and City Council, artists and arts organizations called on the city to redistribute police funding to human services.

Gatherings were planned Wednesday in Upper Darby, Lansdowne and Pennsauken as Philadelphia’s streets were relatively quiet.

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.”