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Protests

In a video screengrab, Quakertown police officers are seen arresting someone outside Sunday’s Deli & Restaurant, where students had gathered to protest ICE on Feb. 20, 2026.
Courts & Law

Bucks DA drops felony charges against Quakertown teen arrested during ICE protest

Quakertown police arrested five students on Feb. 20 after a confrontation with officers when they were protesting federal immigration enforcement.

3 months ago

Supporters of SEPTA's free ride programs rally at City Hall
Politics & Policy

SEPTA riders rally at City Hall to preserve free-ride programs in new budget

The Zero Fare program provides free rides to low-income residents, and the Key Advantage program offers them to city employees.

3 months ago

People hold signs in Philadelphia protesting war in Iran
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia protesters condemn U.S. military attacks on Iran as some Iranian Americans in the region express hope

While dozens protested at City Hall, members of the group Philly Iranians said they are “concerned” for family members in Iran and “hopeful” that the regime will fall.

4 months ago

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the quakertown police chief appears to be choking a student protester
Courts & Law

Quakertown police chief on leave after violent confrontation with student protesters

Scott McElree was seen on video placing a student in a chokehold during a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

4 months ago

the quakertown police chief appears to be choking a student protester
Community

Quakertown parents demand action from school board following violence and arrests at student anti-ICE walkout

Parents and residents said they were frustrated by the district’s response to a clash between police and students during a protest Feb. 20 that ended in five student arrests.

4 months ago

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Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 02/26/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this February episode to address top issues like rising energy costs, the homelessness crisis, and property reassessment.

Air Date: February 26, 2026 9:00 pm

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a sign for Swarthmore College
Education

Swarthmore ‘charges’ student activists for disseminating literature the college calls ‘violent’ and ‘intimidating’

The literature included a scope’s crosshairs placed over a photo collage of the board of managers. A spokesperson said expulsions are rare.

4 months ago

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In a video screengrab, Quakertown police officers are seen arresting someone outside Sunday’s Deli & Restaurant, where students had gathered to protest ICE on Feb. 20, 2026.
Courts & Law

Residents demand Quakertown police chief resign after students ‘choked’ and ‘tackled’ during ICE protest

Video showed Scott McElree wrestling a student to the ground following a school walkout.

4 months ago

Quakertown police officers are seen Friday morning in this image taken from video arresting someone outside Sunday’s Deli & Restaurant, where students had gathered to protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Community

ACLU of Pa. accuses Quakertown police chief of acting as a ‘counter-protester’ during student arrests

The civil rights organization has reached out to student demonstrators following the Feb. 20 incident at Quakertown Community High School in Bucks County.

4 months ago

Quakertown police officers are seen Friday morning in this image taken from video arresting someone outside Sunday’s Deli & Restaurant, where students had gathered to protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Courts & Law

Bucks DA investigating Quakertown police after violent confrontation with students protesting ICE

Videos show officers confronting student protesters in the Pennsylvania town, which the Bucks NAACP said “raised serious questions.”

4 months ago

Listen 1:03
Workers are hanging the panels back up on the wall
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Studio 2 Extra: Nikole Hannah-Jones on erasing Black history and civil rights

With the slavery exhibit back at Philadelphia’s President’s House, we spoke with Pulitzer winner Nikole Hannah-Jones on why this fight is about more than erased history.

Air Date: February 20, 2026 12:00 pm

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Protesters, including Alyssa Bigbee of Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

The Trump administration must restore slavery exhibit at Philly’s President’s House, federal judge rules

The judge, a President George W. Bush appointee, likened the administration’s rationale for removing the panels to the authoritarian regime in George Orwell’s novel "1984."

4 months ago

FILE - U.S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino walks through a Target
Community

Protesters in Philadelphia, other cities press Target to oppose the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

One of the demands of Wednesday’s protests is for Target to deny federal agents entry to stores unless they have judicial warrants authorizing arrests.

4 months ago

People rallying at the President's House on Independence Mall
Community
Billy Penn

‘I don’t need my history erased’: Rally for return of President’s House slavery exhibit draws hundreds to Independence Mall

Historians, faith leaders, politicians and tour guides denounced the federal government’s removal of the display as Philly’s lawsuit goes through federal court.

4 months ago

Philadelphia police arrested three activists
PlanPhilly
Community

Protesters arrested after disrupting construction of CHOP parking garage in Grays Ferry

Three protesters were arrested after standing on the site for more than an hour Thursday morning. They say the garage will worsen air pollution.

4 months ago

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