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June 4, 2020
The Philadelphia Inquirer published an editorial initially called "Buildings Matter, Too" by a white columnist, drawing outrage from staff and…
June 2, 2020
Joe Biden spoke out about the racial tensions taking over American cities and called out President Donald Trump for fanning…
May 31, 2020
On Saturday, #PhillyProtest was trending worldwide on Twitter as many major cities joined the nationwide public unrest following the recent
May 18, 2020
The Roots' Tariq Trotter and Questlove are combining talents to produce content for Universal through their Two One Five production…
May 14, 2020
JIll Scott wants the world to know that Patti Labelle's legendary cooking skills really are good, because she makes even…
April 11, 2020
A viral video shows Philadelphia police forcibly removing an individual, who was ordered to leave a bus for not wearing…
March 30, 2020
The Black-owned business initiates a digital campaign to support their staff financially through the coronavirus pandemic.
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January 10, 2020
In an apparent move of desperation, a man handed a note to a pharmacy clerk demanding money, but also explaining…
January 7, 2020
Two Philadelphia men are defending the costumes they wore in a New Year's Day parade, although some say it used…
December 31, 2019
After her predecessor resigned amid a sexual harassment scandal, Danielle Outlaw will take over the Philadelphia police department in hopes…
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November 23, 2019
A 17 year-old McDonald's employee in Philadelphia was beaten unconscious by a group of teenage boys after she allegedly did…
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November 7, 2019
Bilal, a 27-year veteran police officer, ran unopposed after she defeated Jewel Williams, a two-term incumbent, in May’s primary.
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October 29, 2019
Meek Mill, who has been under the scrutiny of the justice system in Philadelphia for years, wants to ensure there…
October 11, 2019
A family in a town near Philadelphia says they have been targeted by local police, including a recent arrest on…
August 28, 2019
Employees of a Philadelphia Old Navy say they spruced up the store thinking they would be part of the taping…
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August 22, 2019
A Philadelphia woman has died and her sister is left fighting for her life, after they were both brutally stabbed…
In this July 18, 2019 file photo Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia. The mayor of Philadelphia says on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, that Ross is resigning over new allegations of sexual harassment and racial and gender discrimination against others in the department. Mayor Jim Kenney says that Richard Ross has been a terrific asset to the police department and the city as a whole and that he's disappointed to lose him. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) thegrio.com
August 21, 2019
Philadelphia's police commissioner resigned Tuesday amid allegations that members of his department engaged in sexual harassment and racial and gender…
August 16, 2019
The gunman accused of shooting several police officers in Philadelphia told the city's district attorney that he was afraid he'd…
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July 16, 2019
Chester Hollman says he is still in disbelief after being the victim of false imprisonment for a murder he did…
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May 23, 2019
A man with special needs was shot by a Philadelphia police officer who said he feared for his life as…