Transparency appeared obsolete as government sought a new leader for the Philadelphia Police Advisory Commission.
Philly Police Gets Strict on Protesting
The Philadelphia Police Department to reinforce a harassment crime code, ensuring protesters don’t get face-to-face with cops.
The Philadelphia Police Department to reinforce a harassment crime code, ensuring protesters don’t get face-to-face with cops.
Philadelphia Mayor Urges Processes to Remove Frank Rizzo Statue
Citizens who go rouge and attempt to remove the Center City-based Frank Rizzo statue will be guilty of a crime, the Mayor of Philadelphia said.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney isn’t fond of the Center City-based statue of Frank Rizzo, the bombastic former police commissioner-turned Mayor who some portray as a racist with a penchant for brutality, while others declare him as a local hero. But the white male Democrat, who points to the Rizzo-era of policing as a culture…
In August, Free Theater Staged in a West Philadelphia Park
Theater in the X, co-founded by a local actor and hip-hop artist, presents ‘Running Numbers,’ a play based on the poem, Financial Aid.
Theater in the X, co-founded by a local actor and hip-hop artist, presents ‘Running Numbers,’ a play based on the poem, Financial Aid.
Philadelphia Councilman Who Appears Disinterested in Black Lives Confronted
Justice for David Jones demonstrators ambushed City Councilman Bobby Henon in a Northeast Philadelphia park.
Justice for David Jones demonstrators ambushed City Councilman Bobby Henon in a Northeast Philadelphia park.
Past Shooting by David Jones’ Killer Not Considered in Investigation
Mr. Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, said the investigation into the David Jones shooting won’t include shooter’s past.
Mr. Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, said the investigation into the David Jones shooting won’t include shooter’s past.
Philadelphia Man Marching 150 Miles to Protest Police
Marching to Washington, D.C., Mr. Jamal Johnson began at the site where a white Philadelphia cop shot and killed an unarmed black man.
Marching to Washington, D.C., Mr. Jamal Johnson began at the site where a white Philadelphia cop shot and killed an unarmed black man.
PA. Attorney General to Investigate David Jones Shooting
Philadelphia City Council President confirmed that PA. Attorney General will now handle the investigation into the June 8th fatal police shooting.
Philadelphia City Council President confirmed that PA. Attorney General will now handle the investigation into the June 8th fatal police shooting.
Philadelphia DA Candidate Larry Krasner Vows to Try Cases in Court
The city’s top law enforcement officer should be prepared to do the job they ask ADAs to do, said Mr. Krasner, the Democratic nominee.
After receiving the endorsement of Philadelphia Mayor Mr. Jim Kenney at City Hall on Thursday morning, Mr. Larry Krasner, out of the sight of television news cameras, made a stunning announcement. The Democratic nominee for District Attorney of Philadelphia, who has become a national public figure, vowed to try cases in court, if elected. Traditionally,…
Politicians Urge the Saving of Endangered Cheyney University
Local, state and federal officials voiced unyielding support for Cheyney University, America’s oldest black institution for higher-education.
Local, state and federal officials voiced unyielding support for Cheyney University, America’s oldest black institution for higher-education.
Former PA Governor Muted by ‘Justice for David Jones’ Demonstrators
A celebration at a Philadelphia park was cut short by protesters who demanded justice for David Jones, a black man shot in the back and killed by a white cop.
A celebration at a Philadelphia park was cut short by protesters who demanded justice for David Jones, a black man shot in the back and killed by a white cop.
David Jones Shooting Should Inspire New Philadelphia Policy
After a fatal officer-involved shooting, grieving families should be guaranteed a meeting with the Mayor, Police Commissioner and DA.
After a fatal officer-involved shooting, grieving families should be guaranteed a meeting with the Mayor, Police Commissioner and DA.
Philadelphia Councilman Won’t Talk About Police Shooting in District
A Sergeant confirmed that Councilman Bobby Henon, who represents the 15th Police District, has no interest in meeting about the David Jones shooting.
Twice now, anti-police violence demonstrators have appeared in Philadelphia City Councilman Bobby Henon’s fourth floor City Hall office. And for the second time, the Councilman has evaded them. Monday’s hide-and-seek, however, was different than the Wednesday which preceded it. On the 19th of July, the Councilman was said to be in a meeting in Center…
Confronted by Activists, Philadelphia Mayor Orders Police to Halt
I don’t need protection from citizens who are expressing their views, the Mayor of Philadelphia said of activists who demanded justice for David Jones.
Twice now, Philadelphia Mayor Mr. Jim Kenney has ordered police to stand down while activists, who were confronting him and others about matters germane to cops’ use of force, spoke truth to power. The first time happened in October of 2016, when several Philadelphia police officers shot an unarmed man 109 times in…
Philadelphia Officials Confronted About David Jones Shooting
Philadelphia’s Managing Director and Chair of the Police Advisory Commission were among those confronted by activists.
Philadelphia’s Managing Director and Chair of the Police Advisory Commission were among those confronted by activists.
LISTEN: Five Things You Probably Don’t Know About Larry Krasner
Most media about Krasner has focused on his politics, not personhood. The latest episode of Pushback explores the backstory of the insurgent DA nominee.
Most media about Krasner has focused on his politics, not personhood. The latest episode of Pushback explores the backstory of the insurgent DA nominee.