
Protests
As lions danced and people marched, residents and activists within Chinatown voiced their opposition to the proposed Sixers arena.
1 year ago
Listen 1:15Gov. Shapiro proposes $282.2 million in state transit funding as hundreds rally to ‘Save The Train’
Hundreds rallied and rode the Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail line Sunday as Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to increase transit funds.
1 year ago
Listen 1:12Climate activists throw soup at glass protecting Mona Lisa in Paris as farmers’ protests continue
Two women with the words “FOOD RIPOSTE” written on their t-shirts could be seen in a video posted on social media Sunday throwing the soup.
1 year ago
32 protesters arrested for blocking traffic on I-76 in Center City
The group, with Jewish Voice for Peace, could be seen hanging banners that read "Let Gaza Live" and "Ceasefire Now."
1 year ago
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.
2 years ago
Smith acknowledged having helped others flip a vacant Philadelphia police car over outside City Hall on May 31, 2020.
2 years ago
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.
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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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U.S. students are clashing over the Israel-Hamas war. What can colleges do?
The conflict has heightened tensions on U.S. campuses. What is the role and responsibility of colleges right now?
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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 1:20UAW’s unique strike strategy keeps Detroit Big 3 automakers guessing
The UAW's strategy of limited, targeted strikes at all three American auto companies has gained widespread support among its rank and file.
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