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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker answers your questions
What has the mayor accomplished after six months in office and what’s still on the top of her to-do list? We discuss policing, violence, “clean, green, saver,” and more.
Air Date: July 25, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Protesters rally peacefully at GOP convention for abortion and immigrant rights, end to war in Gaza
Hundreds of demonstrators, including some from the Philly-based Poor People’s Army, which organizes for economic justice, protested around the RNC in Milwaukee.
2 weeks ago
Hundreds of Palestine activists protest Israel in Philadelphia amid Gaza peace negotiations
Activists gathered in Rittenhouse Square on Independence Day before marching to Center City. Protesters said they see little hope in a “hypocritical” U.S.–backed peace plan.
3 weeks ago
Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, charge Trump faces
The justices ruled Friday that the charge of obstructing an official proceeding must include proof that the defendants tried to tamper with or destroy documents.
4 weeks ago
Trump focuses on immigration, crime in first-ever rally in Philadelphia
Trump was met with protests ahead of the speech. Inside the Liacouras Center, thousands of supporters cheered him on.
1 month ago
Philly Dems plan ‘UNwelcome party’ ahead of Trump’s visit to Temple
Rep. Brendan Boyle says they will remind people of how bad Trump's record was during his term in the Oval Office.
1 month ago
‘This is power’: Philly renters demand better living conditions from Odin Properties
Odin has responded to some of the group’s demands to make repairs to its affordable units.
1 month ago
Residents suing over FDR Park tree clearing accuse judge of potential bias
One expert on judicial ethics said the connection is too indirect to require the judge to recuse herself.
1 month ago
Listen 1:27Police arrest Aramark workers, state Sen. Nikil Saval protesting in Center City
About 300 union members stood in solidarity outside Aramark's headquarters in Philadelphia.
1 month ago
Penn bans encampments while citing ‘commitment to open expression’
Encampments and overnight demonstrations are not permitted and unauthorized overnight activities will be considered trespassing.
2 months ago
University of the Arts students rally to demand answers about sudden closure
Hundreds of students say they are still searching for reasons why their alma mater is shutting down as the university cancels its town hall.
2 months ago
Listen :53New pro-Palestinian encampment pops up in Clark Park in West Philly
Early Thursday morning, police gave pro-Palestinian protesters on Drexel University's campus a warning to disband, and the protesters cleared that encampment.
2 months ago
Rutgers defends deal with student protesters before Congress
Thursday’s hearing expands the scope of the committee’s inquiry for the first time to large, public universities, which are more strictly governed by the First Amendment.
2 months ago
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Drexel leave encampment as police arrive
Protesters were given a warning from Drexel police before the PPD moved in.
2 months ago
Drexel returning to normal operations Thursday amid pro-Palestinian campus protest
President John Fry has repeatedly called on protesters to disband since the encampment started Saturday night.
2 months ago