Philadelphia Police
Philly Politicians Are Condemning Derek Chauvin. Why Are They Silent on Local Police Brutality?
In the wake of the emotional testimony at the start of the Derek Chauvin trial, some of Philadelphia’s most influential and powerful politicians made sure […]
Inside the Fight to Abolish Police in Philadelphia
It’s an incredible idea, one that’s been percolating for a long time in Philadelphia and other cities. Certainly, all of YahNé Ndgo’s life. A 48-year-old […]
This Is What Happens When Law Enforcement Treats Policing Like War
The police have a propensity for fighting wars. In 1965, Lyndon B. Johnson declared a “War on Crime.” Six years later, Nixon followed up with […]
One of Philly Mag’s “Most Influential” Was Just Charged with Setting a Police Car on Fire
As the city continues to experience unrest in the wake of the killing of Walter Wallace Jr., the feds have charged prominent Philadelphia activist Anthony […]
Philly on Edge After Cops Shoot and Kill Black Man in West Philly
This is a developing story about the Walter Wallace shooting in Philadelphia. It may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Tensions […]
Fired Philly Cop Says His Support for Black Lives Matter Led to Threats and Harassment
A roundup of news from the Philadelphia area. Fired Philadelphia Police Officer and Black Lives Matter Supporter Bryan Turner Sues City Bryan Turner is no […]
City Slammed with Two New Lawsuits Over Philly Police Actions at Protests
A roundup of news from the Philadelphia area. City Faces New Lawsuits Over Use of Force By Philly Police at Protests While city leaders and […]
Prominent Pennsylvania Republicans Join Growing List of GOP Biden Supporters
Joe Biden Scoops Up Some Prominent Republican Supporters From Pennsylvania We’ve all read that Donald Trump is obsessed with loyalty. He needs it. He demands […]
Mayor Kenney Claims 200 Sanitation Workers Are Out Sick Daily. Union Head Calls B.S.
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Mayor Kenney Claims 200 Sanitation Workers Are […]
It’s August, and Many Philly Cops Still Aren’t Wearing Masks
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Many Philadelphia Cops Still Aren’t Wearing Masks […]
Don’t Look Now, But Philly’s Homicide Count Just Broke a Record
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Philly’s Homicide Count Just Broke a (Bad) […]
Rachel Levine Has Had Enough of Your Transphobic Bullshit
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Health Secretary Rachel Levine Addresses Transphobic Comments […]
Here’s the Latest On the Four Philly Cop Cars Set On Fire Last Night
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Four Philly Cop Cars Set On Fire […]
City Council Eyes a New Homelessness Solution: Tiny Homes
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. City Council Takes a Tiny-House Tour As […]
Dozens of Philly Protesters Just Sued the City Over the Use of Tear Gas on I-676
The City of Philadelphia and scores of Philly police officers are defendants in two simultaneously filed federal lawsuits over the use of tear gas and […]