Philadelphia native reveals toll of gun violence in new ‘Weight of Death’ docuseries
“Gun violence in urban cities is real,” he said. “We need to address this because this is an epidemic that is tearing our city apart at an alarming rate.”
Philly Council delays plan to arm all city cops with tasers
The Kenney administration said last week that the city could potentially receive the Tasers before the end of the year if legislators approve the contract proposal in December.
Pa. needs to fix child abuse registry errors that turn into permanent barriers to...
The child abuse registry is a racial and economic justice issue that cannot be ignored. Pennsylvania must once again be a leader on removing unnecessary and onerous barriers to employment.
Plan to give tasers to all Philly cops could come this week, Mayor Kenney...
The first year cost for the Tasers would be about $900,000, which is included in the current budget, Dunn said.
Philadelphia officials boost police staffing, resources for Election Day
City officials have boosted police staffing and resources for Election Day as demonstrations are planned and unexpected agitation from outside groups remains a possibility.
Gun-toting voters? Erie Co. officials clarify open carry rules at the polls
With open carry organizations threatening to “monitor” the polls on Electiom Day, county officials here are moving to make sure polling goes as smoothly as possible in the swing county.
Black leaders discuss unrest, path to economic recovery for Philly
Almost a dozen of Philadelphia’s Black civic, religious, business and political leaders gathered on a Zoom call Friday afternoon in response to the economic impact of looting and rioting following the police killing of Walter Wallace Jr.
Philadelphia Mayor imposes 9 p.m. curfew to take effect Friday night over Wallace killing
The curfew will be in effect between 9 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Saturday, the Kenney administration said in a released statement.
In Philly, experts offer advice on healing after racial trauma
In the wake of another police shooting of a Black man, experts offered advice on how to cope.
It’s time to unlock higher education for Pennsylvanians with records | Opinion
One study showed a dramatic reduction in recidivism among those with access to higher education. A bill now before the General Assembly would open the door to opporunity.
