As the homicide rate climbs, a new report found that Philadelphia is unlikely to serve youth who are at the highest risk of killing someone or being killed.
NYC Official Condemns Viral NYPD Arrest, Philly Lawmakers Should Act Similarly.
The New York City Council Speaker’s strong condemnation of the NYPD’s brutal arrest of a mother should serve as an example to Philly lawmakers, who maintain an indifference to policing matters.
The New York City Council Speaker’s strong condemnation of the NYPD’s brutal arrest of a mother should serve as an example to Philly lawmakers, who maintain an indifference to policing matters.
Fair Workweek Passes in Philly
Here’s why Republicans voted no.
Here’s why Republicans voted no.
Stops-and-Frisks in Philly are Dwindling. Racial Disparities Aren’t.
The mayor’s goal to eliminate the policy’s targeting of minorities, which results in jarring racial disparities, remains unrealized.
The mayor’s goal to eliminate the policy’s targeting of minorities, which results in jarring racial disparities, remains unrealized.
Philly Dancer’s Dying Wish Continues to Be Fulfilled 20 Years Later
On his death bed in 1998, wunderkind Mr. Edward Leon Evans asked his friends to promise they’ll keep his legacy alive. They’ve kept their word.
On his death bed in 1998, wunderkind Mr. Edward Leon Evans asked his friends to promise they’ll keep his legacy alive. They’ve kept their word.
Veterans Protest President Bush’s Receiving of Liberty Medal
“If George Bush can be awarded, so can our current president. He is responsible as much as the people in this tent for endless war.”
“If George Bush can be awarded, so can our current president. He is responsible as much as the people in this tent for endless war.”
These Black Male Violinists Shatter Stereotypes with Rockstar Performances
Black Violin offers their audience a sublime experience rather than a traditional recital.
10.29.18: Philadelphia – (Culture): Mr. Wilner Baptiste and Mr. Kevin Sylvester are virtuosos who fully understand and rightfully own their place in the world. As the dynamic duo who animate the Black Violin brand, the gentlemen purposefully shatter stereotypes with an avant-garde repertoire that fuses classical music with current hip-hop hits from artist like Cardi…
You’re Black; So Why Do You Talk White?
Despite growing up as young black male in the “hood,” facing all the same challenges—like violence and poverty—my voice, moreover the way I talked, somehow made me less black than others.
Philly Police Body Camera Policy Scrutinized by Oversight Agency
The Philadelphia Police Commissioner largely disagreed with the agency’s recommendations but offered a few concessions.
The Philadelphia Police Commissioner largely disagreed with the agency’s recommendations but offered a few concessions.
Indictment of Former Philly Cop is Regrettably Unusual, DA Says
There’s been a tremendous lack of accountability for police misconduct across the country and Philly isn’t an exception, says Philly DA.
There’s been a tremendous lack of accountability for police misconduct across the country and Philly isn’t an exception, says Philly DA.
Will PA’s AG Investigate Philly Narcs Like He Did the Catholic Church?
Confidence in AG Josh Shapiro to truly and thoroughly investigate the Jeffrey Dennis shooting is lacking among people in Philadelphia.
Confidence in AG Josh Shapiro to truly and thoroughly investigate the Jeffrey Dennis shooting is lacking among people in Philadelphia.
Police Commissioner Disturbed by a Homicide Detective’s Letter
Top cop: Philly detective angered by someone’s improper disposal of food wrote a snarky letter that was overblown relative to the offense.
Top cop: Philly detective angered by someone’s improper disposal of food wrote a snarky letter that was overblown relative to the offense.
Gospel Legend Remembered for His Fearlessness and Showmanship
The longtime lead singer for the Dixie Hummingbirds was highly praised at a presser recognizing the gospel group’s 90th anniversary.
The longtime lead singer for the Dixie Hummingbirds was highly praised at a presser recognizing the gospel group’s 90th anniversary.
Philly’s Polarizing Statue Will Stay for Another Year or Two
The Frank Rizzo statue’s removal will coincide with the 2020 renovation of Thomas Paine Plaza, the mayor of Philadelphia confirms.
The Frank Rizzo statue’s removal will coincide with the 2020 renovation of Thomas Paine Plaza, the mayor of Philadelphia confirms.
Philadelphia Cops Reimagine the Juvenile Justice System
Created by PPD members, the Hub for Juvenile Justice Services would change how children are treated at point of entry to the justice system.
Created by PPD members, the Hub for Juvenile Justice Services would change how children are treated at point of entry to the justice system.
The White Cop Myth v. the Black Cop Truth
The disproportionate killing of black suspects is not driven by white police officers, numerous studies suggest.
The disproportionate killing of black suspects is not driven by white police officers, numerous studies suggest.