Jan 06 2 adult sisters and 8 children die in Philadelphia rowhome fire By Ron Todt, Claudia Lauer, Associated Press Philadelphia fire officials say two sisters and several of their children were among 12 people killed when a fire tore a rowhome that apparently had no working smoke detectors. Continue reading
Jan 05 WATCH: Philadelphia fire department gives update on fire that killed 13, including 7 children By Ron Todt, Claudia Lauer, Associated Press The blaze's cause was not determined, but officials shaken by the death toll — apparently the highest in a single fire in the city in at least a century — vowed to get to the bottom of it. Continue reading
Jan 26 How four middle schoolers are navigating the pandemic By Caroline Preston, The Hechinger Report Isolated from peers and forced into remote learning, students experience loss, educational setbacks – and some unexpected academic progress. Continue reading
Dec 24 Report on Philadelphia police response to George Floyd protests finds flaws By Associated Press Several interactions between officers and protesters were recorded by witnesses and posted on social media, leading to criticism of the city and police. Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 4:42 Police reform draws big response from Black voters By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo African-Americans took centerstage on Saturday night as President-elect Joe Biden thanked them for always “having [his] back” and propelling him to victory. NewsHour Weekend’s Christopher Booker reports from Philadelphia, a city whose Black voters helped Biden carry the state of… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 2:11 Why Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs are 'absolutely critical' for Biden Pennsylvania could be a critical milestone in any path to victory during this presidential contest. Daniel Bush is on the ground in the swing state, and he joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs are so… Continue watching
Nov 01 Watch 6:15 In Pennsylvania, will unrest over BLM translate to votes? By Christopher Booker, Mori Rothman After a major push, voter registration in Philadelphia hit a 35-year high this election cycle. But with William Wallace Jr.’s death by police shooting weighing heavily on the Black community, local leaders are urging voters not to give in to… Continue watching
Oct 30 Amid civil unrest, National Guard arrives in Philadelphia By Associated Press Their mission is to help quell the unrest that began after the death of Walter Wallace Jr. on Monday. The mayor's office said the city requested that the guard help with "the current situation and election preparation."… Continue reading
Oct 30 Police who shot Wallace were improperly trained, family says By Associated Press Philadelphia police are facing rebuke from both City Hall and the family of Walter Wallace Jr. as the city reexamines the department’s response to a year of sometimes violent civil unrest. Continue reading
Oct 29 Philadelphia council votes to limit police protest response By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press Philadelphia could soon join other cities in blocking police from using tear gas, rubber bullets or pepper spray on protesters as the city continues to churn over the fatal police shooting of a Black man. Continue reading