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Police academy cadets line up for graduation in 2017

George Floyd protests

Philly police get raises in new city contract — with a few disciplinary reforms

The FOP Lodge 5 and Kenney administration touted the agreement as a fair deal for both sides.

Councilmember Bobby Henon and Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson face separate federal indictments

Indicted Philly lawmakers collect legal defense cash gifts from parking magnates, strip club owners and lobbyists

Councilmembers Bobby Henon and Kenyatta Johnson are raising money to fight federal indictments. Ethics watchdogs say the funds are problematic.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner; Challenger

Election 2021

Philly DA race: With no party endorsement, Vega and Krasner wrestle for support

The challenger won trade union backing, while the incumbent picked up the support of many elected officials.

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Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner speaks during a news conference in March 2021

Guns, bail, and public safety: Philly DA Larry Krasner is fighting for his political life

The reformist prosecutor seeks re-election as shootings surge — with no easy answers in sight.

Philly resident Deborah Dalton receives her second vaccine dose.

Philly’s coronavirus response

Philly hopes to boost vaccinations 50% by end of April, but the pace has stalled

Philadelphia vaccination pace stalls despite community clinics

Election 2020

QAnon believer in alleged Philly convention center threat linked to far right Va. senator

Va. Sen. Amanda Chase says he was a volunteer who was never paid by the campaign.

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw in June

Walter Wallace Jr.

After Wallace shooting, Philly police seek $14 million for Tasers while overtime costs pile up

The PPD says it can't afford to outfit officers with stun guns. Meanwhile, OT has ballooned 40%.

Police misconduct in Philadelphia: Unsealed records name the city’s most cited cops

Even if officers assault civilians, they rarely face repercussions — and sometimes get promoted, newly released documents show.

Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy answers questions at the city's daily coronavirus briefing at the Fire Administration Building on Friday, March 13, 2020

George Floyd protests

Mayor Kenney’s second-in-command to resign over police reform efforts

Managing Director Brian Abernathy has been the target of protests calling for his resignation.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw

George Floyd protests

Kenney, Outlaw admit they were wrong about 676 protest tear-gassing, officers involved to be fired

The deputy in charge that day took a voluntary demotion, and there’s now a moratorium on tear gas use by Philly police.

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