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.
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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.
‘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.
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Trump slams Philly DA Krasner as ‘worst district attorney’
It's not the first time the feds have come out against the city prosecutor.
Reform Philly’s police union contract now, activists and lawmakers demand of Mayor Kenney
A petition seeks big changes to the grievance arbitration process for city cops.
Philadelphia will fire some Facebook cops. Here’s why they’ll get their jobs back.
Mayors and police commissioners have been trying to reform the arbitration process for more than half a century.
Why LeSean McCoy won’t face charges in a Philly nightclub brawl
"We had to prove he was unreasonable in coming to the defense of another," DA Seth Williams said. "You're allowed to use appropriate force to defend that person."