There’s a burst of protests on the Fourth of July in Philadelphia this year
Independence Day doesn’t mean the same thing to all Americans.
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Some Philly police aren’t wearing masks, and the city won’t enforce the rule
Face coverings have been shown to be an effective tool in fighting the pandemic’s spread.
You can find Philly protests all in one place, thanks to a volunteer web designer
The site has a chronological listing of activist events across the region.
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Chasing protests: How TV news helicopters keep from crashing into each other
Aerial program directors have been working overtime.
Kenney’s curfew echoes Rizzo-led protest shutdown in 1964
Back then, mayors had to invoke state law to keep residents inside.
How community leaders in Kensington, West Philly and other bruised neighborhoods say they’ll make it through
“What I saw today was every race out there just helping.”
Kenney ‘not going to sacrifice’ lives, he says in response to ‘open up’ Philly rallies set for Friday
Circulating fliers call on “patriots” to descend on City Hall.
Protesters: Free Hahnemann! Gov’t leaders: We have better options.
Councilmember Helen Gym thinks it’s still worth exploring eminent domain.
No more ‘Scabby’? A Philly case means Trump’s NLRB could outlaw the ubiquitous union rat
Are inflatable rodents “legitimate communication” or “unlawful coercion”?
The Malcolm Jenkins controversy and why the NFL still doesn’t have a policy on kneeling
Some fans say they love players' commitment to social justice. Others want them to stick to sports.
‘Lights for Liberty’ vigils, protests draw thousands rallying against ICE raids and border camps
Marchers in Philadelphia said they were trying to "catch the attention of those who can fix broken immigration laws.”
Hundreds protest at Philly police HQ, call for action on intolerant Facebook posts
"Those who should be fired, we want them fired.”
Philly Women’s March: Pics from the crowds, despite conflict and chill
People came out from all corners of the city.
Here are the road closures for Saturday’s Women’s March
There are two competing groups being organized, but both plan to use the Ben Franklin Parkway.