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| Curfew Tonight 9p-6a, National Guard Arrives; Footage To Be Released 11/4; COVID-19 Rising in NJ |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/30/20 4:39 pm | updated: 10/30/20 4:39 pm |
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| The City of Philadelphia announced that there will be another citywide curfew starting on Friday night, 10/30, at 9 p.m. until Saturday morning, 10/31, at 6 a.m. The city says that during this time you may leave your house only 'to go to work, seek medical or emergency assistance, or drop off a mail-in ballot.' The Pennsylvania National Guard arrived in the city on Friday afternoon. They will assist Philadelphia Police by guarding city buildings and landmarks and protecting businesses... Read More |
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| Wallace Family Views Footage, Public Next Week; 'Less Lethal' Ban Bill; Eagles Ballot Drop Box |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/29/20 11:17 pm | updated: 10/29/20 11:17 pm |
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| The family of Walter Wallace Jr. reviewed police body cam footage and 911 recordings on Thursday afternoon, 10/29/ Wallace was shot and killed by Philadelphia Police officers during a confrontation on Monday afternoon, 10/26. Family Attorney Shaka Johnson said at a press conference after they watched the footage, "I saw a person in obvious mental health crisis. My auditory senses heard people shouting, 'He's mental, he's mental'." The family is not calling for the police officers who... Read More |
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| West Philly Activist Charged With Arson of Police Car; More Looting Wednesday; Van With Explosives |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/29/20 4:54 pm | updated: 10/29/20 4:54 pm |
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| United States Attorney William McSwain announced charges on Thursday afternoon, 10/29, against four men related to arsons of police vehicles during George Floyd protests in Philadelphia on the afternoon of May 30. 29-year-old Anthony Smith of West Philadelphia, 30-year-old Carlos Matchett of Atlantic City, New Jersey, 25-year-old Khalif Miller of Philadelphia, and 24-year-old Ayoub Tabri of Arlington, Virginia are each charged with two counts of arson and one count of obstructing law... Read More |
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| US Supreme Court Won't Expedite PA Appeal; ATM Explosions Rattle City; Ban Minor Traffic Stops Bill |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/29/20 12:05 am | updated: 10/29/20 12:05 am |
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| The US Supreme Court said it would not review an appeal of a Pennsylvania state Supreme Court decision on an accelerated schedule before Election Day. Pennsylvania Republicans requested the court reconsider the decision that allows mail-in and absentee ballots to be counted if they are postmarked by November 3 and received by Friday, November 6 at 5 p.m. The U.S. Supreme Court had previously ruled 4-4 on October 19. "I reluctantly conclude that there is simply not enough time at this... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Citywide Curfew 9pm-6am; Wolf Signs Disaster Emergency; 11 Shot During Looting |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/28/20 5:26 pm | updated: 10/28/20 5:26 pm |
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| Philadelphia has announced a citywide curfew starting tonight, Wednesday October 28 at 9 p.m. until Thursday October 29 6 a.m. The National Guard has been called in to protect property, prevent looting, and assist police in maintaining order. They are expected to arrive Friday and Saturday. On Tuesday, 81 additional people were arrested and 23 officers were injured. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Daniele Outlaw also said that officers had what appeared to be blood thrown on them in... Read More |
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| Pickup Driver Arrested For Hitting Officer; 3 Vehicles Wanted in Bucks; Officials: Cancel Holidays? |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/28/20 3:29 pm | updated: 10/28/20 3:29 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police have arrested the driver of a pickup truck that struck and seriously injured a police officer early Tuesday morning, a continuance of Monday night's unrest, 10/26. 28-year-old Quinzell Armstrong is charged with aggravated assault of a police officer. It happened around 1 a.m. at the intersection of 52nd and Walnut Streets. Cell phone video shows the black pickup truck speed through a group of officers striking a 56-year-old female sergeant. She suffered a broken leg... Read More |
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| Widespread Looting Breaks Out in Philadelphia For A Second Night After Walter Wallace Shooting |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/28/20 12:25 am | updated: 10/28/20 12:45 am |
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Widespread looting and rioting have overtaken large parts of Philadelphia for a second night on Tuesday, October 27, following the shooting of 27-year-old Walter Wallace Jr. Wallace was shot and killed by Philadelphia Police officers during a confrontation in West Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, 10/26.
The unrest was contained to West Philadelphia on Monday night, but has spread to other areas of the city on Tuesday. Philadelphia Police have been overwhelmed by the number of... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Police Prepare For More Protest; Temple Delay Spring Semester; Mail-In Ballot Final Day |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/27/20 5:28 pm | updated: 10/27/20 5:28 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police are preparing for more unrest in the city on Tuesday night, 10/27, after protests turned into riots late Monday, 10/26, and overnight. They are placing resources and increasing officer presence at key locations. The National Guard has also been mobilized and assistance from police forces in surrounding counties has been requested. 27-year-old Walter Wallace Jr. was shot and killed by police during a confrontation on the 6100 block of Locust Street in West Philadelphia... Read More |
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| Protests Turn Into Riots in West Philadelphia After Walter Wallace Shot and Killed By Police |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/27/20 1:28 am | updated: 10/27/20 1:28 am |
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| Protests grew into riots as demonstrators took to the streets in West Philadelphia on Monday night, 10/26. The crowds reacted after 27-year-old Walter Wallace Jr. had been shot and killed by Philadelphia police officers during a confrontation on Monday afternoon. It happened around 4 p.m. on the 6100 block of Locust Street. Officers responded to the report of a domestic disturbance and encountered Wallace holding a knife. They opened fire after telling him several times to put down the knife.... Read More |
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| Delaware County Pastor Charged Sexual Abuse; 400th Homicide in Philly; Komen Philly Closing Friday |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/27/20 12:35 am | updated: 10/27/20 12:35 am |
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| A Delaware County pastor has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing a teenage girl. 70-year-old Edward Lilly of Boothwyn was the pastor of the Christian Church of Chester and faces 22 counts. He first met the victim in 2017 when she was 16 and worked at a super market he frequented. He started grooming the girl by flirting and giving her gifts and cash. The sexual relationship started after she turned 17. He would video their encounters and exchange texts and photos on a phone... Read More |
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