Protests
Man gets 5 years after police car set afire in 2020 protests
U.S. District Chief Judge Juan R. Sánchez imposed a 61-month term on obstructing law enforcement during a civil disorder and firearms counts.
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At discussion about university finances, Rutgers union workers demand raises and new contract
The demonstration adds another page to the stalemate between union workers and Rutgers administration.
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Listen 1:17Democrats, marchers press gun violence debate at Pa. Capitol
Thursday's March For Our Lives rally marks its fifth anniversary since its inception after a 2018 mass shooting at a Florida high school.
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Protesters win $9 million settlement and police demilitarization pledge for 2020 tear-gassing
The settlement with the group of 20 activists, organizers, and West Philly residents also includes a pledge to demilitarize the police.
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The city's agreement with the group of 20 activists and residents also includes a half-million award to the Bread & Roses Community Fund.
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Philly property owners push City Council to kill sprinkler bill for high-rise buildings
The measure would require automatic sprinkler systems in existing high-rise buildings that are above 75 feet.
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Philadelphia protesters march for abortion rights on International Women’s Day
Dozens of protesters took to the streets of Philadelphia advocating for abortion rights and women’s rights abroad.
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Listen 1:10Jonathan Leibovic joined other environmentalists in protesting a zoning overlay in Cobbs Creek — with a unique spin.
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Memphis police video leaves many unanswered questions
The nation and the city of Memphis are struggling to come to grips with video showing five disgraced police officers pummeling Tyre Nichols.
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FDR Park redevelopment discussion halted due to protests
Dozen’s stood in protest outside Thursday’s FDR Park redevelopment meeting in South Philly after being denied entry. A virtual meeting is scheduled for March 1.
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Listen 1:21Photos: Philly gives DeSantis the bird amid calls for Union League boycott
On the eve of the dinner honoring Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, organizations including the local NAACP chapter and the Black Clergy of Philadelphia called for a protest.
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DeSantis critics staging protest outside the Union League as it honors the Florida gov
Members of City Council, the local NAACP, and Philly’s Black clergy are hoping to draw a crowd of hundreds to the storied Republican bastion.
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Central Bucks teachers protest flurry of ‘anti-LGBTQ’ policies and directives
Central Bucks educators, students, and parents rallied outside the administration’s meeting about a policy that bans Pride flags and other inclusive classroom decor.
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Listen 1:41Pro-Bolsonaro rioters storm Brazil’s top government offices
Images on TV channel Globo News showed protesters roaming the presidential palace, many of them wearing the colors that have come to symbolize the Bolsonaro government.
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Chinatown residents, supporters gather on Christmas to protest proposed 76ers arena
Dozens of Chinatown residents and supporters came out on Christmas to sing carols to protest against the proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena.
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