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Philly FOP Holds “Back the Blue” Police Rally in Northeast Philly
A “Black the Blue” police rally drew a substantial turnout on Thursday night in Northeast Philly. John McNesby, president of Philly’s Fraternal Order of Police union, […]
Mayor Kenney, Philadelphia React to President-Elect Donald Trump
Yes, it’s true. Donald Trump will be our next president. This isn’t welcome news for (most) Philadelphians. In fact, it’s terrible news for roughly 82 percent […]
Yes, Black Lives Matter Has an Agenda — and Philadelphians Helped Write It
Don’t say Black Lives Matter doesn’t have an agenda. The Movement for Black Lives, a coalition of more than 50 organizations around the country that represent African-Americans, […]
Here’s the Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Brandon Tate-Brown’s Family
The family of Brandon Tate-Brown has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia — and is asking for a court to take […]
What Philly Cops, Activists Are Thinking Before a Weekend of Protests
At this point, Philadelphia is well versed in seeing its streets fill up with demonstrators who lead passionate, hours-long marches to protest police shootings of people […]
Scenes From the Campaign Trail: The Coffee Can of Destiny
The air in City Hall’s Courtroom 676 felt undeniably musty on Wednesday morning. Inside the jam-packed space, officials, would-be officials, and their campaign managers brushed shoulders, sizing […]
Brandon Tate-Brown Was Killed a Year Ago Today
Today marks one year since Philadelphia Police shot Brandon Tate-Brown, fueling the city’s #BlackLivesMatter movement. The anniversary will be remembered with an afternoon rally at […]
The Biggest Winners and Losers in Philadelphia’s 2017 Primary Election
Philadelphia’s election on Tuesday was a game-changer. The winner of the Democratic primary for district attorney is a criminal defense lawyer who has never prosecuted a case […]
This Man Is on a Mission to Make 10,000 Friends. I Was His 644th.
When I walk into Shot Tower Coffee just after 9 a.m. on a recent Friday, it doesn’t take me long to spot Rob. His hair […]
OPINION: Why Donald Trump Keeps Coming to Philly
In what is becoming something of a tradition, the night before a Donald Trump Philly visit, something media-memorable happens. Last week it was Marco Gutierrez, […]
(UPDATED) Lawyer to Seth Williams: Reopen Brandon Tate-Brown Investigation
Updated with response from D.A. Seth Williams. The lawyer representing the family of Brandon Tate-Brown called on District Attorney William to reopen the criminal investigation into […]
Morning Headlines: Knott Asks to Do PSA, Not Jail
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here’s what you need to know today: Kathryn Knott, convicted in 2014’s Center City gay bashing, would rather make a public service […]
Should Starbucks Fire the Manager Who Called the Cops on Two Black Patrons?
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson will be in Philadelphia on Monday to meet with Mayor Kenney and Police Commissioner Richard Ross over an incident that left […]
Activists: We’ll March on DNC, Not Just in a Pen at FDR Park
They’re planning a march from North Philly down Broad Street. They’re planning to assail the politicians in town during the Democratic National Convention. They’re even […]
Your Weekend Workout Playlist: The Real Kanye West/Wiz Khalifa Battle
In case you missed it, this week, Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa — who’ve both been romantically involved with Philly native Amber Rose — got into a […]