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Philadelphia Community Bail Fund’s Candace McKinley on Why We Need Bail Reform Now
The tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others have ignited protests around the country and brought the inextricable consequences of police brutality and […]
Philly Police Officer Joseph Bologna, Who Is Charged With Assaulting a Protester, Has Been Suspended
The Philadelphia Police Department has announced that Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has suspended police officer Joseph Bologna for 30 days after he was charged […]
Black-Owned Businesses That Were Damaged and Looted — and How You Can Support Them
Given the fact that just 2.5 percent of Philly businesses are black-owned, the fact that the coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately affecting black people, and the […]
103-Year-Old South Philly Woman Insisted On Going to Vote After Mail-In Ballot Didn’t Show Up
There’s been a lot of bad news to report lately, and that’s what I’ve spent most of the last three months doing. So when I […]
A New Bakery Serving Cakes, Cookies and Breakfast Sandwiches Opens in Old City
After more than five years of selling baked goods at regional farmer’s markets and to wholesale clients in Philadelphia, Kyle Cuffie-Scott has finally opened a […]
Here’s the List of Demands Most of City Council Just Gave to Kenney for Philly Police Reform
A roundup of Philly news. This post may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. 14 City Council Members Send List of […]
Scott Schroeder Is Leaving Hungry Pigeon Permanently After Controversial “Black America” Instagram Post
Scott Schroeder, the chef and co-owner of Hungry Pigeon in Queen Village, came under fire last week after making racist comments on Instagram that were […]
Philly Police Union Doubles Down, Selling Shirts in Support of Cop Charged With Assaulting Protester
Update: Philly police just released more information about the Joseph Bologna arrest. Click here for the full update. A roundup of Philly news. This post […]
In 2014, a Havertown Eye Doctor Went to Jail for Growing Pot. Now He’d Like His Life Back
Update, May 27, 2021: On March 5, 2021, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons voted in favor of Paul Ezell’s pardon application. And on May 26th, […]
The Best Thing That Happened This Week: We Voted
That was a helluva week, wasn’t it? Exhausting. Enervating. Disheartening. Thrilling. Protests, riots, incendiary rhetoric, stealthy statues, armed vigilantes, governments beating and tear-gassing their citizens … it […]
Let’s Talk About Race: Resources for White Philadelphians Who Are Ready to Actually Do Something About Racism and Anti-Blackness
Whether you’ve taken to the streets to protest the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers who now face murder charges, posted all your […]
Philly Chefs Host Food Drive to Feed Underserved Communities
As the City of Philadelphia aims all of its resources at squashing protests against police brutality and the murder of George Floyd, many Philadelphians are […]
“Our Nightmares Are Different, But Our Dreams Are the Same”
We are women who lead regional offices of two storied, mission-driven national organizations focused on achieving social justice, fighting hate, and promoting equality. We are […]
Meet the 2.5 Percent: Philly’s Black Business Owners in Fashion
“Meet the 2.5 Percent” is a bi-weekly series that features stories from entrepreneurs and business owners working to recover from COVID-19, as well as damage […]
“I’m Opening the Restaurant and If Mayor Kenney Doesn’t Like It, He Can Come Get Me”
A roundup of Philadelphia news. This post may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Yellow Phase, Yes. Outdoor Dining, No. When […]