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Protests

SEPTA protesters inside Joe Picozzi’s office
Urban Planning

Protesters pack state Sen. Picozzi’s Northeast Philly office ahead of SEPTA cuts

Cuts to Philly’s transit system will begin Sunday unless the state legislature takes urgent action. Protesters accused Picozzi of ignoring his constituents.

3 months ago

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Danny Bauder holds a sign criticizing ICE agents for wearing masks
Community

Demasking ICE: Immigration advocates rally with elected officials to support legislation

Planned Pennsylvania legislation would force law enforcement officers to take off face masks when performing their duties.

3 months ago

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Dozens marching through Camden holding a banner reading STANDING IN SOLIDARITY
Courts & Law

Camden residents remember Esiyah Dixon-Waheed, who was killed in Missouri drunk-driving incident

Friends and family remembered Esiyah H. Dixon-Waheed as a multitalented, lovable person. The Missouri man charged in the crash is being held without bond.

3 months ago

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A woman speaks at a rally on behalf of her husband, who is being detained by federal immigration officials
Community

Hundreds rally in Germantown in support of Anovsack ‘Anou’ Vongbandith, a cafe owner being held in ICE detention center

Deportations like the cafe owner’s have “been going on for multiple administrations and not just Republican ones,” state Rep. Rabb said in his speech during the rally.

3 months ago

Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Columnist Helen Ubiñas: My Philadelphia Inquirer farewell

Helen's initial 'Philly Shrug' column garnered major attention - but she continued to show up for victims of gun violence. She's leaving the Inquirer, but not journalism.

Air Date: August 8, 2025 12:00 pm

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Transit Forward Philadelphia at SEPTA cuts protest rally outside city hall
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Hundreds rally at City Hall as SEPTA service cuts draw nearer

Public transit advocates, union leaders and state lawmakers gathered to demand the Pa. Senate fund SEPTA.

3 months ago

Activists hold up signs protesting the potential removal of a slavery exhibit in Philadelphia
Community

Philly activists rally at Independence Park to protest Trump’s moves to remove exhibits that depict slavery in early America

Organizers said they are concerned that the White House is trying to whitewash history ahead of semiquincentennial celebrations next year.

3 months ago

activists hold pots and signs, one reading END THE GENOCIDE STOP ARMING ISRAEL and a pot with the writing PEOPLE ARE
Politics & Policy

Protesters bang pots and pans at Philly’s 30th Street Station to decry growing reports of ‘famine-like’ conditions in Gaza

After being denied entrance to the busy station, activists of all ages gathered outside — banging pots and pans — to call attention to the “forced starvation” of Gaza.

4 months ago

People hold up signs protest cuts to Medicaid
Community

Wilmington residents rally at church to protest cuts to Medicaid

Roughly 100 gathered at Silverside Church to oppose federal funding cuts, including Medicaid coverage for 41,000 Delawareans.

4 months ago

Activists groups protest in Philly
Community
Billy Penn

Activists rally in Philadelphia following ICE arrest outside courthouse

4 months ago

Bridge Brigade swells to 30 people
Community

A Cape May bridge brigade builds community while protesting against Trump’s policies

The brigade gathers weekly with signs of peace, love and protest — hoping to spark conversation and connection throughout the county.

4 months ago

Striking Philadelphia municipal workers carry signs and chant during Philadelphia's Fourth of July parade.
Community

Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebrations clash with striking municipal city workers

AFSCME District Council 33 members protested at Fourth of July ceremonies and parades as contract negotiations with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration continue.

4 months ago

A pile of trash at Queen Lane and Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Day 3 of Philly’s trash strike

Philadelphia municipal workers are on strike for a third day, meaning decreased city services and no trash pickup. Will DC 33 and Mayor Cherelle Parker come to an agreement?

Air Date: July 3, 2025 12:00 pm

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A corporate fat cat made an appearance
Community

Philly’s largest union representing city workers could go on strike Tuesday. Here’s what could be impacted and how the city is preparing

The union represents 9,000 blue-collar city employees ranging from sanitation workers to crossing guards.

4 months ago

Protesters march through Center City on the way to Rittenhouse Square
Community
Billy Penn

U.S. and Israeli military actions condemned at Center City protest

About 100 people rallied at City Hall and marched through Center City to denounce American military involvement in the Middle East.

4 months ago

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