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Addiction

A law-and-order approach to Philly's overdose crisis will have grave effects, harm reduction advocates say

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Demonstrations

Protesters calling for ceasefire in Gaza block westbound I-76, Spring Garden Street bridge.

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Sharon Hill protesters demand full report on police shooting of Fanta Bility

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Starbucks workers strike at Center City store after successful union drive

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Activists set up encampment at University City Townhomes to fight for fair housing

University City Townhomes

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Amazon workers walk out in Bellmawr to protest transfers caused by its upcoming closure

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Wyndham Philadelphia hotel workers protest ahead of contract negotiations

Wyndham Hotel strike

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Patriot Front — the hate group that marched through Philly — has defaced several George Floyd memorials

Patriot Front Philadelphia

Prevention

Philly residents who took part in election demonstrations should self-isolate for two weeks, city health officials say

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2020 Election

Texts rallying Trump supporters to Philadelphia election protests came from company lead by campaign aide

Curfew

No citywide curfew in Philly for second straight night as officials report no incidents of looting, vandalism

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Road Closures

Center City streets reopen after being closed overnight to deter vandalism

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Protests

Protests over police killing of Walter Wallace Jr. continue for second night in West Philly

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Investigations

Protests erupt in West Philly after police fatally shoot Black man

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Investigations

Fatal Lancaster police shooting sparks overnight protests

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Philly demands protest encampments clear Ben Franklin Parkway, Ridge Avenue

Philly Homeless Encampments

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Protesters call for Drexel, Penn to dissolve campus police forces by 2025

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Protesters call for police-free schools, all-virtual learning in Philly this fall

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Government

As U.S. attorney questions Philly's ban on public events, city senses Trump effort to squelch protests

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As Trump threatens to send federal agents to Philly, Kenney says city will 'resist'

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Protesters take to city streets to decry gun violence in Philly

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Fourth of July protests against systemic racism take place across Philly

Philly Fourth of July protests

Art

Philly's Christopher Columbus statue boxed up until fate determined

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National Guard

National Guard departing Philadelphia as peaceful protests continue

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Investigations

Employers take action against men seen mocking George Floyd's death in video

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Petitions

Philly librarians petition against National Guard being housed in city branches

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Health News

Rubber bullets used by police on protesters can kill, blind or maim for life

Murals

Frank Rizzo mural in South Philly officially comes down, painted over with blank canvas

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Protests

Peaceful demonstrations continue across Philadelphia on Sunday in wake of George Floyd’s death

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Protests

No curfew or road closures in place for Sunday as peaceful protests expected to continue across Philly

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Road Closures

Road closures, bus detours ahead of weekend demonstrations in Philly

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Protests

National Guard leaves West Chester University after student outcry

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Health Stories

Philly health care workers join 'White Coats for Black Lives' demonstration

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Government

Philly curfew enacted for seventh straight night as protests continue

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Fundraisers

Group of Philadelphians bring basketball hoop around city to unite demonstrators, police officers

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Protests

Pledging to 'do better,' Mayor Kenney forms committee to address Philadelphia's racial injustice

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NFL

Malcolm Jenkins tells Drew Brees to ‘shut the f—k up’ following national anthem comments

Religion

Philadelphia clergy call for racial justice in wake of George Floyd killing

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Protests

Gov. Wolf marches with peaceful protesters demanding racial justice

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Statues

Controversial Frank Rizzo statue removed from Municipal Services Building

Frank Rizzo statue removed

Protests

Camden protesters, police applauded for 'transformational moment'

New Jersey George Floyd protests

Social Media

Kevin Hart, Will Smith and Questlove participate in #BlackOutTuesday

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