Ximena Conde
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After difficult first year as Philly’s top cop, Black women stand by Danielle Outlaw
Wednesday marks one year since Danielle Outlaw became the first Black woman to lead Philly’s Police Department — a year that saw surging homicides and police brutality.
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Philly to fire police officer who drunkenly drove into Northeast home
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has suspended the 27-year-old officer with the intent to dismiss him after 30 days.
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‘Absolutely grueling’: 7 people fatally shot in Philly in less than 24 hours
In response to a surge in gun violence, Philadelphia has added four homicide investigators and specially-trained detectives are monitoring social media.
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Comcast offers $10K grants to small businesses owned by people of color
Next month, small businesses owned by people of color in Philly, Chester, and four other cities can apply for $10,000 grants offered by the media giant.
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Police officer charged with DUI was at FOP lounge before crashing into NE Philly home, injuring 2
Philadelphia’s police commissioner has vowed “a complete and thorough investigation” into the incident, which left a woman in critical condition.
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After Philadelphia’s Health Department broke ties with PFC, it had to quickly set up a mass clinic to finish inoculations. That effort began Wednesday.
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Philly adults and kids head for the snowy hills for a pandemic-friendly escape
There’s still more snow slated to hit Philly Monday, but some families couldn’t wait to get out of the house and braved the wintry mix to go sledding.
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How a West Philly block struck by tragedy became unknowing participants of a traffic study
The concrete slabs on both ends of the block where 7-year-old Zamar Jones was fatally shot remind neighbors of the government’s promises — and struggles.
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Snow disrupts some COVID vaccine, testing operations in Philly region
The winter storm rolling through the Philly region is already canceling some COVID-19 testing and vaccine appointments. Here’s what we know so far.
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The ‘epitome of Black excellence’: friends, mentees, and acquaintances remember KeVen Parker
Parker’s public viewing at the Met Monday drew a steady trickle of people. One by one, people shared examples of Parker’s advice, encouragement, and generosity.
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5-hour wait for a coronavirus vaccine? Delaware residents say the line is the easy part
The state aimed to vaccinate 11,500 seniors and 2,000 health care workers this weekend, but faced sharp criticism amid long lines and registration confusion.
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The plan could keep some of the most vulnerable in Montco from getting the vaccine for months.
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