Police, fire, and streets departments lag behind as Philly extends vaccine mandate for city employees
About 81% of the municipal workforce is fully vaccinated against COVID.
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A hard look at the numbers behind 2021’s record gun violence in Philly, and an overview of what’s being done
People of color and young adults bore the brunt of city shootings.
Philly in the ‘final stages’ of multi-million dollar reforms promised after police killed Walter Wallace Jr.
One crisis responder says the city is “living up to its commitment.”
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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.
Why 911 calls ring and ring: Inside the crisis at Philly police dispatch
A worker shortage means pressure is high and burnout is rampant.
Opinion: The MOVE bombing was deliberate, not an act of last resort
An activist makes the case for continued vigilance in speaking the truths of that fateful day.
What we know about the fire truck that careened into a North Philly building
Police are still investigating what happened, as L&I works to avoid a collapse.
A week that changed Philadelphia: How the George Floyd protests unfolded
The timeline of eight days that will go down in Philly history.
Policing and mental health: Experts call Philly’s new 911 script a good idea, but too long
Social workers, medical workers, former police officers, and crisis response professionals on the new PPD dispatch flowchart.
Editorial cartoon: Who thought it was a good idea to use NRA videos at Philly rec centers?
The gun lobby’s Eddie Eagle videos were being deployed on city property.
‘It’s not enough’: Philly leaders react to Chauvin murder verdict, express hope for more accountability
Elected officials emphasized that more work remains to be done.
City retracts, apologizes for ‘fear-mongering’ request from Philly police to community groups
The memo, which officials admitted was “misleading,” asked residents to sign off on enforcement of minor offenses like spitting and blocking the sidewalk.
After blowback, Philly police yank NRA’s gun safety curriculum from city rec centers
The “Eddie Eagle” program has been found to be ineffective at stopping kids from using firearms.
Philly rec centers are hosting an NRA youth gun program, Outlaw says. Studies show it’s not effective.
Other officials expressed concern over the partnership with the lobbying group, which has sued the city over firearm safety laws.
Despite national outcry, Philly police slow to implement mental health crisis reforms
It’s been six months since officers fatally shot Walter Wallace Jr. while responding to a 911 call.
What happened with the arrest at the Art Museum steps, and why tourists are so important to city leaders
Photo solicitation usually merits a ticket, but this time five police officers showed up.
Towed during a ‘snow emergency,’ Philly resident’s car goes missing for a week
Memorize these routes or make sure you're signed up for OEM alerts if you want to keep your vehicle away from the PPA during the next storm.
Jim Kenney’s no good, very bad year: As pandemic and protests roiled Philadelphia, the mayor had regrets
“No big city mayor got it right in 2020," said one Philly councilmember.
Rocked by COVID outbreak, Philly 911 dispatchers say police department treats them like ‘collateral damage’
Union reps described understaffing, cardboard dividers and pressure to avoid complaints.
Mayor Kenney, City Council advance on $14 million Taser buy for Philly police
The proposed five-year contract for thousands of electronic weapons comes less than a month after Walter Wallace Jr.’s shooting.