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Philadelphia Event Focuses On Keeping Civil Rights Movement Stories Alive

Former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young and other icons commemorated 10 years of Comcast’s ‘Voices of the Civil Rights Movement.’
09/26/2023

Popular Philadelphia Cheesesteak Restaurant Hires Armed Guards to Protect Customers

The owners of Jim's West Steaks & Hoagies hope the measure will prevent crime.
09/17/2023

‘Clay and Reecie Live: Beyond the Mic’ Heads To Philadelphia, Will Honor Exoneree Jimmy Dennis

For 25 years, Jimmy Dennis sat on death row for a crime he did not commit.
09/15/2023

Danielle Outlaw Resigns As Philadelphia Police Commissioner To Take New Position In NY/NJ

Philadelphia’s first Black woman police chief started her tenure during a turbulent time of Covid lockdowns and protests.
09/06/2023

Slain Dancer O'Shae Sibley Called 'Beacon Of Light' At Funeral

Sibley was killed at a gas station in Brooklyn after attending a Beyonce concert in July.
08/09/2023

The 2023 Mayoral Vote: Five Major U.S. Cities To Watch

Here are five important, upcoming local elections where your vote could make all the difference.
08/04/2023

Accused Philadelphia Mass Shooter May Have Begun Spree Earlier Than First Believed

Kimbrady Carriker allegedly killed Joseph Wamah, Jr. approximately 44 hours before the mass shooting took place.
07/10/2023

What’s Known So Far About The Philadelphia Mass Shooting That Killed 5

The alleged shooter apparently fired randomly at his victims, but police are still searching for a motive.
07/05/2023

Philadelphia Announces Creation Of A Reparations Task Force

The City Council introduced the legislation after consulting with the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America in early June.
06/26/2023

Cherelle Parker Wins Democratic Nomination For Philadelphia Mayor

A victory in the November general election would make her the city’s first woman mayor.
05/17/2023