Protests
(Update) #PhillyIsBaltimore on Social Media
[Update 9:15 p.m.] The crowd appears to have dwindled down to about 150 people now, still marching through Center City: #BREAKING: Police block #PhillyisBaltimore protesters […]
Officials: We’re Ready for “Philly Is Baltimore” Protest
Philadelphia officials said today they’re ready for today’s “Philly Is Baltimore” protest at City Hall. No traffic or transit detours were planned — yet — […]
“Philly Is Baltimore” Protest Planned Today
A “Philly Is Baltimore” rally is scheduled to take place at 4:30 p.m. today at City Hall. More than 1,400 people have already signed up […]
Arts Groups Protesting Mayor Nutter Budget Cuts at City Hall Today
Today at noon, Groundswell, a program of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, will gather supporters at City Hall for the annual Philadelphia Arts Advocacy Day. This year […]
Remembering the 2000 Philadelphia RNC: Puppets, Police and The Rock
On July 12th, 2000, Philadelphia police engaged in a shootout with 30-year-old Thomas Jones. An Action News helicopter followed the ensuing police chase, and showed […]
Photos From MLK Day of Action, Resistance & Empowerment March
Today, an estimated 1,500 protesters marched in Center City as part of the MLK Day of Action, Resistance & Empowerment March. Its stated goals were: 1) […]
CB West Counselor Won’t Be Charged for Facebook Post
https://twitter.com/mg_thereporter/status/547793694825652225 While saying her posts to Facebook were inappropriate and ill advised,” Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman said today Marykate Blankenburg would not […]
Q&A: John Angeles on STOMP and Performing During a Ferguson Protest
“I was a little nervous before I got on,” says John Angeles, a New York-based performer who is bringing the international sensation STOMP to the Merriam […]
Just Who’s Responsible for These Die-Ins?
Gosh, those folks from POWER are a huge pain in Philadelphia’s butt.
Protest Leads Organizers to Cancel Lantern Parade
The Christmas Village Lantern Parade has been canceled. That word comes via an email from Aversa PR and a note on the website. Lantern Parade organizers […]
CB West Counselor Blames Child for Post About Eagles Die-In
Yesterday, protesters held a “die-in” after the Eagles game. Clergy leaders with Philadelphia Organized to Witness Empower & Rebuild organized the die-in to protest the […]
23 Photos of the Protests at the City Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony
In the wake of non-indictments of police officers in the deaths of Mike Brown in Ferguson and Eric Garner in New York City, protests erupted around […]
What Is Your Excuse for the Cop Who Killed Eric Garner?
“Negroes — Sweet and docile, Meek, humble, and kind: Beware the day — They change their mind.” —Langston Hughes Black people are angry. I don’t mean this […]
Protests Erupt at Philadelphia City Hall Tree Lighting
As tenor Justin Gonzalez finished singing his rendition of “Oh Holy Night” from the stage overlooking the massive unfriendly audience at City Hall, he held the final […]
Ferguson Die-In Protest, March This Afternoon in Philly
[UPDATE, 5:12 p.m.] Here’s a photo of the protest march as it makes its way down Market Street at 19th Street. #FergusonPHL Tweets