Oct 09 Watch 6:43 Philadelphia public art project ponders the meaning behind monuments By PBS News Hour From Benjamin Franklin to Rocky Balboa, Philadelphia is a city rich in public art and monuments. As the nation debates the meaning and fate of Confederate statues, the city is also questioning who should be honored and memorialized. Jeffrey Brown… Continue watching
Jul 21 WATCH: Sessions addresses sanctuary cities in Philadelphia By Associated Press Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Friday will visit Philadelphia, which has said its local law enforcement will not act as immigration agents — a stance Sessions has challenged as unconstitutional. Continue reading
Apr 26 What director Jonathan Demme, who made 'Silence of the Lambs,' brought to filmmaking By Elizabeth Flock Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme, best known for "The Silence of the Lambs," "Philadelphia," and "Stop Making Sense," has died at 73. Continue reading
Jan 26 WATCH: UK's Theresa May praises Trump's 'renewal' but differs on torture By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Theresa May will address Republican lawmakers a day ahead of her Friday meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 3:57 News Wrap: Kurdish forces launch Raqqa campaign against ISIS By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Kurdish-led forces pressed toward the Islamic State’s de facto capital Raqqa after announcing the offensive Sunday. Also, the Justice Department announced it is sending 500 staffers to 28 states to watch for civil rights violations… Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch 8:20 What's behind fears of voter fraud? By PBS News Hour In 2012, Mitt Romney received zero votes in inner-city Philadelphia. Some Republicans believed such an extreme result indicated fraudulent voting behavior, and this election season, Donald Trump and his supporters have revived that hypothesis. William Brangham speaks with officials in… Continue watching
Nov 01 Watch 2:39 News Wrap: Pakistani opposition leader backs away from protest call against Sharif By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the opposition leader in Pakistan, Imran Khan, backed off from his call for mass protests in Islamabad. The demonstrations were meant to lock down the capital and force the prime minister to resign. Also, the… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch the 'American Dream' melt, and other artistic moments at RNC, DNC By Corinne Segal From documentary films to a 4,000-pound ice sculpture, these artists are making a statement at this year's RNC and DNC. Continue reading
Jul 23 Political scandals linger as Philly readies for convention By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Philadelphia's political image has been tarnished by recent political corruption cases that have implicated many Democrats across Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Jul 23 Competitive Pennsylvania race could hinge on suburban Philadelphia By Thomas Beaumont and Marc Levy, Associated Press The Democratic National Convention is heading to Philadelphia, but Hillary Clinton has her sights set just beyond the city limits. Continue reading