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Grassroots organizations demand funds for gun violence prevention 🔉

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by Thomas Riese

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

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by William Ross

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…

City Officials Hold Second Gun Violence Briefing

Posted on April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 by William Ross

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

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 by Charlese Freeman

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

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 by Trey Fox

  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

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Juche Jackson

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

Posted on April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 by Monica Mellon

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

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Brian Saunders

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…

Monroe County DA says lethal force justified; family lawyers dispute report 🔉

Posted on April 3, 2021April 3, 2021 by Thomas Riese

On Tuesday, a Monroe County district attorney found that the killing of Christian Hall by Pennsylvania State police was justified. Now, the lawyers for Hall’s family are disputing that finding and calling…

Philadelphia Police Commissioner requests money from city in effort to combat gun violence

Posted on April 2, 2021April 2, 2021 by Jesse Bunch

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has proposed increased spending on new tactics to fight gun-violence as homicide and shooting rates continue to rise in Philadelphia.  Speaking in front of City Council members in…

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