How the protest movement engineered a takedown of the Rizzo statue after years of delay
As artist Ursula Rucker says, “energy is real” in the presence of public art.
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A week that changed Philadelphia: How the George Floyd protests unfolded
The timeline of eight days that will go down in Philly history.
Philly’s newest Black Lives Matter mural is on its most prominent government building
“Crown” by Russell Craig overlooks the plaza where Rizzo once stood guard.
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Activists arrested after ‘defund the police’ rally inside Municipal Services Building, reporter also detained
About two dozen people were arrested as peaceful protests converged on the area.
How the Municipal Services Building became Philly’s most polarizing government tower
The Brutalist structure was once considered revolutionary.
Immigrant artwork joins the Rizzo statue at Philly’s center
Created in collaboration with Northeast High students, the art installation at MSB is meant to raise awareness.