Protests
2016 DNC, Day 4: Wrapping Up, Looking Back
The end is near, Philly. This is the final day of the Democratic National Convention. (Wild applause.) Here’s what you missed yesterday: President Barack Obama […]
And on the Third Day, Protesters Visited the Comcast Tower
Ten protesters received $50 citations from Philadelphia Police after they flex-cuffed themselves to a railing in the lobby of the Comcast Center on Wednesday afternoon, […]
WATCH: Black Lives Matter Demonstration Takes Over Broad Street
The Philly REAL Justice Coalition drew over 300 people into the street for a march to Center City on Tuesday afternoon. Police were stationed in groups […]
WATCH: Vermin Supreme Is in Philly for the DNC
Vermin Supreme is performance artist and perennial candidate for president, showing up every four years to mock the U.S. political system. But he also took […]
WATCH: Giant Inflatable Joints Marched Around City Hall
As part of a massive pro-marijuana legalization protest on the first day of the Democratic National Convention, protesters today marched two giant inflatable joints around […]
Thousands March in Center City Against Fossil Fuels
Thousands marched from City Hall to Independence Mall today to call for a “clean energy revolution” — protesting fossil fuel extraction methods like fracking, pipeline projects […]
WATCH: An Interview With a Bernie Supporter in a Rat Suit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46hhBikX6-A Waffles the Clown, a performer who previously dressed up as Bernie Sanders’s little brother Ernie, is marching in an anti-fracking protest today with a […]
Six Arrested After Sit-in at DNC Host Committee Offices
Six members of Reclaim Philadelphia were arrested yesterday after staging a sit-in at the offices of the Democratic National Convention’s Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee, demanding to […]
Philly’s Top Cop Weighs In on Protests, Possible DNC Mayhem
Let’s face it: the last week has been brutal for just about everyone in the law enforcement world. The shocking fatal police shootings of Alton Sterling […]
Black Lives Matter Protest Hit Center City This Morning
Familiar protest chants echoed through the streets of Center City early Monday morning — “Whose lives matter? Black lives matter!” — but this time, they were being […]
Scenes From a Night of Protests in Philly
Lisa Bennett had a firm grip on her grandson’s little hand as they scurried along the sidewalk on Allegheny Avenue, trying to keep up with […]
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 […]
Philly Police Will Travel in Pairs Following Dallas Shooting
Philly Police Commissioner Ross says his self will again go back to 2 officers in all cars after Dallas @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/UnTM4f9wKR — Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) […]
12 Arrested in Center City Protest of Alton Sterling Shooting
Justice rally rolling NB on 15th from JFK Blvd. pic.twitter.com/ERAHCA7XCm — Thomas J. Nestel III (@TNestel3) July 6, 2016 Activists gathered for nearly two hours in […]