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Community
Gun Violence Epidemic Plagues North Philadelphia
“It’s unacceptable, and it’s intolerable.” Those were Representative Curtis Thomas’s words at a community meeting on Friday, June 9th, as he deplored a recent spike in gun violence, which has…
Max Weinstein | 06/15/2017 -
Community in Northern Liberties
Orange is the New Black: Liberty Lands Turns Orange for Gun Awareness
The perimeter of Liberty Lands was lined with vendors for the 2017 NoLibs Flea Market on Saturday, June 2. However, some didn’t come to buy or sell items; instead, they…
Shealyn Kilroy | 06/08/2017 -
Crime
OPINION: When It Comes to Gun Laws in PA., Common Sense is Not Too Common
This article was submitted by State Rep. Donna Bullock, who represents the 195th District of Philadelphia. To contact Rep. Bullock, visit http://www.pahouse.com/Bullock/. Recently in a House State Government Committee hearing, an…
Donna Bullock | 05/30/2017 -
Crime in Kensington
Community Members March For Peace Through Kensington Following Shooting of Child
On Sunday May 21, residents of West Kensington as well as community activists from Operation Save Our City and the CHARLES Foundation gathered at the corner of Malta Street…
Ptah Gabrie | 05/24/2017 -
Crime in Kensington
Alleged Anarchists Vandalize South Kensington Following May Day Protests
[caption id="attachment_15240" align="alignnone" width="900"] Geoffrey Suchocki, 45, of Doylestown, and Patricia Monahan, 28, of Rhawnhurst were apprehended following a public disturbance resulting in $100,000 of damage. /Philadelphia Police Department[/caption] Local…
Patrick Clark | 05/02/2017 -
Crime in Poplar
Rep. Curtis Thomas Speaks Out Following Last Week’s Triple Homicide
On Monday, April 3, students at St. Malachy, a North Philadelphia school serving children from preschool to grade 8, went into lockdown just as school was letting out. …
Jordyn Cordner | 04/13/2017