This week, grassroots organizations and community leaders demanded more city funding for gun violence prevention. Reclaim Philadelphia and CeasefirePA both held events ahead of Mayor Jim Kenney’s budget proposal on April 15th. …
Philadelphia prepares for unrest amid Chauvin murder trial, hoping not to repeat past mistakes
The Philadelphia Police Department released a statement Tuesday afternoon, announcing preparations for possible unrest in the city after a verdict is delivered in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. Still struggling…
Asian Advocacy group holds discussion on Philadelphia’s history of hate crimes
On Tuesday, Philadelphia police officers arrested Jamie Foster, accused of attacking an Asian man in the city’s Chinatown section and yelling racial slurs at him. Reports of such incidents have been seen…
Pennsylvania completes effort to vaccinate school staff
This past Friday, Gov. Tom Wolf declared that the state’s effort to vaccinate a majority of school staff has been successful. Wolf announced that more than 112,500 teachers and school staff received…
City Officials Hold Second Gun Violence Briefing
City officials held the second bi-monthly gun violence update on Wednesday night, but did not deliver the expected update to the Philadelphia Roadmap to Safer Communities. Instead, Mayor Jim Kenney, PPD Commissioner…
Scholars Discuss Dr. Seuss Controversy, the Role of Race in Literature
The recent controversy involving renowned children’s author, Dr. Seuss, has caused scholars to engage in a conversation about the use of race in literature. Dr. Seuss has been part of a social…
Gov. Phil Murphy holds first COVID-19 briefing of the month, provides updates
In Gov. Phil Murph’s first COVID briefing in April, he announced that there is a plan to step up NJ’s vaccination efforts. New eligibility updates included residents who are at least…
Philadelphia officials come together to discuss crime scene cleanups
The Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia told city officials on Wednesday the state’s compensation programs for crime scene clean-ups lacked funding and called for policy changes. There are companies that specialize in crime…
A year on, pandemic still slow information to inmates’ families
Sharon Murchinson’s brother Donnell is in prison and may soon be transferred to a new facility, but Murchinson says it’s hard to get more than half an answer from correctional staff. “I…
Temple trainer cherishes being around basketball long after her career on the court ended
Christina Kennedy grew up in Rochester, New York, a state known for its many contributions to basketball. She played basketball through high school, but as an undersized forward, she had a decision…