
Protests
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
Smith acknowledged having helped others flip a vacant Philadelphia police car over outside City Hall on May 31, 2020.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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Thursday’s conversation followed several days of unrest, after the decision by Judge Wendy L. Pew to drop charges against Mark Dial.
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Listen 1:32"These buildings ... they don't need your protection,” Mike Africa Jr. said of police. “Who needs your protection is people like Eddie.”
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Listen 1:206 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.
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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.
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Listen 1:19SEIU 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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