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Protests

Protestors block traffic on I-76
Community

An ‘expression of love’ or a public nuisance? Why Philly activists embrace disruptive protest to fight economic inequality

After a hunger strike and a blockade near a 76ers game, Sunrise organizers say disruption is necessary to win funding for food, housing and public services.

2 days ago

Schlesinger's Deli in Rittenhouse Square
Community

Jewish-owned businesses in Rittenhouse Square targeted by bike protest, drawing opposition from city and religious leaders

The social media stir comes from groups with no recognizable leader calling for a boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in and around Rittenhouse Square.

4 days ago

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An art project is seen with the words ''vote'' and ''love'' visible
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia voters decide: Should City Hall always have an office of arts and culture?

“Imagine what would be possible if our organizations were not constantly bracing for the next challenge, but planning for the next opportunity,” said one advocate.

3 weeks ago

Wendy Foreman, dressed in a winter coat and hat which says 'RESIST' is holding up a sign that says 'No Kings (except Lebron)' outside of Philadelphia City Hall for the No Kings protest.
Community

At Philly’s ‘No Kings’ protest, a fight for the future

Protesters gathered at satellite election offices in Philly for the fourth 'No Kings' protest against the Trump administration.

3 weeks ago

Protesters with the No Kings rally listen to speakers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on June 14, 2025.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia ‘No Kings’ protest 2026: What to know ahead of Oct. 17 early vote rallies

This time around, organizers are mobilizing early voters in November’s high-stakes midterm elections.

4 weeks ago

A group of religious leaders held a protest at City Hall in Philadelphia Tuesday morning
Community

Clergy gather at Philadelphia City Hall to set agenda for election-year assistance for the needy

A new set of 10 commandments urges city leaders to help those in need at a time where elected officials need their votes.

4 weeks ago

four women hold signs reading BELIEVE SURVIVORS, BE AN UPSTANDER, SURVIVORS DESERVE ACTION, AND ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
Community

‘So much more to do’: Bucks County joins nationwide demonstrations against sexual violence

The event was part of nationwide demonstrations in the wake of sexual assault cases at Cornell University and Louisiana State University.

1 month ago

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Pro-Israel counterprotesters assemble in Rittenhouse Square before the planned pro-Palestine protest on Oct. 7, 2026. (Andrew McGurl/WHYY)
Community

Remembrance and protest in Rittenhouse Square mark 3rd anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel

Three years after Hamas-led attacks left 1,200 dead, Philadelphians protested, reflected and mourned as Gaza’s death toll nears 75,000.

1 month ago

Several people are shown holding up handmade signs while standing on the side of the road for the anti-ICE protest in Norristown.
Community

Norristown rally decries impact of ICE operations on community

Community members called on Gov. Josh Shapiro and local municipalities to pass legislation restricting cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

1 month ago

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activists hold signs reading MAKE POLLUTERS PAY and BIG OIL FUNDS FASCISM
Politics & Policy

New Jersey activists push lawmakers to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damage

The proposal would require the state’s fossil fuel companies to pay $50 billion for their greenhouse gas contributions.

2 months ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Anthony Phillips speaks during a rally
Science

Philadelphia City Council members and local advocates rally to keep Academy of Natural Sciences museum open

City Council members are planning public hearings to find out how the museum got to the point of closing, as well as explore solutions.

2 months ago

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two people hold signs reading NO DATA CENTERS IN PHILLY, and another person holds a sign reading DATA CENTERS MAKE OUR ELECTRICITY BILLS SKYROCKET
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

What’s going on with AI data centers in Philly?

Residents protested outside City Hall this week, and Mayor Parker has set up a task force to report on the pros and cons of hyperscale data centers by June.

2 months ago

FILE - Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran performs during
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Pro-Palestine groups announce protests outside of the Ed Sheeran concert

Sheeran hoped to keep politics out of his shows. Politics are coming to him instead.

2 months ago

A member of the Philadelphia Parking Authority writes a ticket
Community

Protesters call on Philadelphia Parking Authority to end parking contract with DHS

Protesters urged the agency to end its contract with the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE.

2 months ago

A crowd of people hold anti-data center signs
Community

Philadelphia protesters demand city leaders prevent data center development

City officials say two sites in Philadelphia have potential for AI data centers, but there are no proposals for development.

2 months ago

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