Ximena Conde
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With so many protests, which reform demands will be heard?
A collective of social justice groups has spent years crafting a list of demands they have for the city. They ask people to know what protest leaders are calling for.
5 years ago
Philadelphia is yet again imposing a mandatory, citywide curfew — but it will start two hours later than usual, at 8 p.m.
5 years ago
‘If we can move the statue, we can move policy’: Philly celebrates Rizzo removal
Mayor Kenney’s removal of the Frank Rizzo statue feels like progress to many. Yet to a smaller group of white people, the action feels like a betrayal.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: New COVID-19 testing guidance for Philly protesters
Philadelphia officials recommend anyone who was at a George Floyd protest to get a COVID-19 test after seven days.
5 years ago
Polls close in unprecedented Pa. primary
The primary was delayed because of COVID-19 and many voters chose to cast a ballot by mail instead.
5 years ago
On unprecedented Pa. primary day, high turnout in West Philly, too-big ballots in Bucks
Amid widespread protests, looting and a global pandemic that has triggered an economic shockwave — voters will cast ballots in the Pennsylvania primary.
5 years ago
For Black Philadelphians, centuries of injustices come to a head in George Floyd protests
More than 500 people gathered at Philly City Hall for a peace rally Sunday, where the death of George Floyd wasn’t the only injustice on their minds.
5 years ago
Listen 0:56Philly prepares to bring in National Guard as unrest spreads
Looting and vandalism spread to other parts of Philadelphia Sunday and officials prepared to bring in the National Guard to assist law enforcement.
5 years ago
Listen 11:23‘Big Momma’ Frances Pilot, 81, pursued a nursing career and family. And she did it her way.
Defying expectations for women, the Jersey Shore native raised kids while pursuing nursing, served as a volunteer before she was buried with an Elvis purse.
5 years ago
Listen 3:36Coronavirus update: Philly area Muslims mark the end of a socially distant Ramadan
Sunday marked the end of a Ramadan like no other. Philly area Muslims spent time with family, prepared to give out meals and held a car parade.
5 years ago
Day-trippers and visitors who had a place to stay had the Shore resorts’ beaches and boardwalk pretty much to themselves. Motels still cannot open.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Pa. gets federal funds to fight food waste and insecurity
More than $50 million in federal funding is coming to Pennsylvania to fight food insecurity during the pandemic.
5 years ago