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Pa. pols, White House react to viral Goldie chant in Philly

The Philly Palestine Coalition, which organized the protest, previously called for a boycott of the establishment for its support of the IDF.

1 year ago

Federal courthouse
Courts & Law

West Philly activist who acknowledged helping flip police car during 2020 protest sentenced to 1 year in prison

Smith acknowledged having helped others flip a vacant Philadelphia police car over outside City Hall on May 31, 2020.

1 year ago

A flag of Israel is visible, and stretching into the distance is a crowd of people marching
Community

Thousands march in Jerusalem to press Israel’s government to do more to free hostages held in Gaza

The families have not rallied around a single proposal for getting their loved ones back, but pleaded for more empathy and responsiveness from the government.

1 year ago

Protesters holding signs and Palestinian flag at the rally.
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Palestinian supporters protest Fetterman’s support for Israel, demand the Pa. senator calls for immediate ceasefire

Protests are scheduled across the state outside of Fetterman’s four offices. In Philadelphia, hundreds marched down Market Street Thursday before lining up outside his office.

2 years ago

A screenshot from a video showing part of a rally at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Billy Penn

Why thousands gathered with the Philadelphia Palestine Coalition at huge rally in Center City

The large demonstration was hardly covered by local news outlets, frustrating participants.

2 years ago

Pro-Palestine demonstrators protest outside Philadelphia City Hall on Thursday Oct. 19.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council halts public comment after shouting over Hamas resolution

People against the war came to City Council to express their sides in the conflict.

2 years ago

Anthony Allegrini Jr.'s mother Jennifer Allegrini, his sister Jessica Skladanowski and his girlfriend Reagan Hocking demand justice outside a PA State Police building near Belmont Avenue and Monument Road.
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4 months after 18-year-old Anthony Allegrini Jr.’s death, the officer who killed him hasn’t been named. His family held a rally for justice

On Saturday, family and friends of Anthony Allegrini Jr. — an 18-year-old who was killed by Pa. State Police in June — held a rally to demand answers.

2 years ago

Sajda ''Purple'' Blackwell writes down suggestions for solutions. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Community

‘It seems like rage is the only way’: In a West Philly community meeting, accountability, and fatigue follow 2 nights of unrest

Thursday’s conversation followed several days of unrest, after the decision by Judge Wendy L. Pew to drop charges against Mark Dial.

2 years ago

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Protesters hold signs that read
Community

‘Say his name’: Hundreds flood Philly streets after judge dismisses charges in police killing of Eddie Irizarry Jr.

"These buildings ... they don't need your protection,” Mike Africa Jr. said of police. “Who needs your protection is people like Eddie.”

2 years ago

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construction workers
Community

6 protesters arrested as onshore testing work for New Jersey wind farm begins

Ocean City has become the hub of resistance to offshore wind projects in New Jersey and elsewhere along the U.S. East Coast.

2 years ago

Marchers hold signs and stand in front of a row of police officers outside of the district headquarters.
Community

In the wake of Eddie Irizarry Jr. killing, advocates march for police accountability, transparency

The peaceful march ended in front of the Philadelphia 24th Police District station.

2 years ago

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Union members and supporters marching in the street
Community

SEIU workers stage massive rally in Philly as cleaners fight for better wages

Members of the Service Employees International Union from the New York area filled buses in support of their Philly counterparts.

2 years ago

police officer pepper spraying a protester
Courts & Law

Judge rules retrial of ex-Philadelphia officer in 2020 protest actions should be held outside city

Richard Paul Nicoletti, whose previous trial ended in a mistrial, faced charges including simple assault and reckless endangerment.

2 years ago

People hold signs as they march, demanding affordable housing for all.
Community

Photo essay: Philly protesters rally against housing injustice, demand affordable housing for all

Organizers with One PA say they want banks and local and federal governments to fix the housing crisis they created.

2 years ago

Multiple arrests were made this weekend during Moms For Liberty Summit protests, including six on Sunday for blocking traffic outside of the Marriott Hotel in Center City.
Politics & Policy

7 people arrested during protests at Moms for Liberty Summit, Philadelphia Police say

ACT UP Philadelphia said Sunday’s “civil disobedience action” was “organized by an autonomous group of activists in solidarity.”

2 years ago

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