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| Joe Biden to Speak in Philadelphia Tues, 6/2; SEPTA to Resume 6/2 6 a.m.; Election Day is Tuesday |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/01/20 11:42 pm | updated: 06/01/20 11:42 pm |
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| Democratic candidate for president, Joe Biden, is expected to travel to Philadelphia on Tuesday, 6/2, to speak about the protests and violent unrest that has overrun the country. Tuesday is primary election day in the state of Pennsylvania. Biden is expected to speak about "the civil unrest facing communities across America." This will be his first appearance outside of Delaware, and only his fourth event outside of his home studio in Wilmington since the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis... Read More |
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| PA Emergency Disaster in Delaware and Montgomery; Wolf Extends Mail-In Vote Count in 6 Counties |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/01/20 8:19 pm | updated: 06/01/20 8:19 pm |
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| Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf amended the emergency disaster declaration in response to violent unrest that has broken out across the state to now include Montgomery, Delaware, and Erie counties. The declaration originally included Philadelphia, Dauphin, and Allegheny counties. Peaceful protests have led to violence include looting, vandalism, and arson in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh. It has also spilled out into Upper Darby, Delaware County, and King of Prussia, Montgomery... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Protestors March in Center City; Curfew Extended Mon.; Deadly Crash; NJ Phase 2 Reopen |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/01/20 5:10 pm | updated: 06/01/20 5:39 pm |
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| Philadelphia has extended the city wide curfew again for Monday, June 1, starting 6 p.m. until Tuesday, June 2, at 6 a.m. People are only allowed to leave their homes to work at essential businesses or to seek medical or police assistance. SEPTA has resumed in areas outside of Center City. Bus, trolly, and subway service is still suspended in Center City. Thousands of demonstrators had been peacefully marching through Center City streets on Monday afternoon, 6/1. Some made their way on... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Religious Leaders Council Statement on The Death of George Floyd |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/01/20 4:02 pm | updated: 06/01/20 4:02 pm |
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A joint statement issued by the co-conveners of the Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia regarding the death of George Floyd and the ensuing reaction in our society. This coalition represents a broad array of faith communities ministering to the spiritual needs of the entire Philadelphia region.
As a community of multiple faiths, we collectively struggle to breathe as we mourn the death of Mr. George Floyd and all the deaths this tragedy represents. That no... Read More |
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| Widespread Looting and Destruction in Philadelphia Overshadow Message of Justice for George Floyd |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/31/20 10:15 pm | updated: 05/31/20 11:15 pm |
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On the second day of unrest in Philadelphia, widespread looting and destruction took over the city starting Sunday mid-afternoon. There were peaceful demonstrations in Center City calling for justice in the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd killed at the hands of police, but opportunists took advantage of the entire situation across the rest of city. Those peaceful demonstrations were held at the Octavius Catto statue on the southside of City Hall.
Big box as well as mom &... Read More |
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| Center City Streets Shutdown River to River; PA Gov Wolf Declares Disaster; Kenney Say Rizzo Will Go |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/31/20 2:38 pm | updated: 05/31/20 2:38 pm |
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| Philadelphia has closed all streets in Center City from Vine Street to South Street between the Delaware River and the Schuylkill River. That shutdown includes interstate highways and the Ben Franklin Bridge. SEPTA is also not running through Center City. Officials hope to keep crowds of people out and avoid a repeat of last night's destruction. Business owners and residents will be allowed in and out. A citywide curfew will be in effect again Sunday night, 5/31, starting at 8 p.m. until... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney Announces Mandatory Curfew 8 p.m to 6 a.m. After Violent Protests |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/30/20 8:05 pm | updated: 05/30/20 8:35 pm |
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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has announced a mandatory curfew starting at 8 p.m. Saturday, 5/30, until 6 a.m. Sunday, 5/31, in response to today's protests in Center City.
SEE: https://www.phila.gov/documents/emergency-order-to-implement-curfew/
UPDATE: Kenney has signed an executive order also adding a curfew for Sunday night, 5/31, into Monday morning, 6/1,... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney Gives Respect, Asks Same Ahead of Planned Protests on Saturday, 5/30 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/30/20 2:37 am | updated: 05/30/20 2:40 am |
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| A number of demonstrations are planned in Philadelphia on Saturday, May 30, protesting the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. At least one event will be held around noon at City Hall and another at 2 p.m. at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Floyd's death was caught on cell phone video during an arrest on May 25th. All four officers involved in the arrest have been fired. 44-year-old former Officer Derek Chauvin was arrested on Friday, May 29, and charged with... Read More |
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| Knife-wielding Man Shot/Killed By Philly Police; 5yo Boy Falls From Window; NJ Unveils More Reopens |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/30/20 1:23 am | updated: 05/30/20 1:23 am |
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| A Philadelphia police officer shot and killed a knife-wielding suspect who was chasing a SEPTA employee in Frankford on Friday afternoon, 5/29. It happened around 5 p.m. on the 1500 block of Pratt Street in the SEPTA employee lot near the Frankford Transportation Center. Police say that a 28-year-old officer was flagged down by the SEPTA employee. "The shirtless man was chasing him down the street," Philadelphia Police Staff Inspector Sekou Kinebrew said. The officer gave the man several... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney Unveils 'Safer At Home' Plan For Philly's 'Yellow' Phase Next Fri 6/5 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/29/20 5:31 pm | updated: 05/29/20 5:31 pm |
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| Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced a city plan on Friday, 5/29, called 'Safer At Home' as state 'stay-at-home' restrictions are expected to be eased next Friday, June 5, when the region moves into the 'yellow' phase of the state's reopening plan. Philadelphia's plan is a modified, and more cautious, version of the state's 'yellow' phase reopening. "Philadelphia must approach the next phase of Covid-19 pandmeic in a way that balances the risk of the virus with the further social and... Read More |
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