The 27-year-old man had a knife during a confrontation with police Monday afternoon. In the hours that followed, clashes erupted between police and protesters.Police officers fatally shot a 27-year-old Black man armed with a knife during a confrontation Monday afternoon in West Philadelphia, an incident that quickly raised tensions in the neighborhood and sparked a standoff that lasted deep into the night.Late Monday into early Tuesday, police struggled to respond to vandalism and looting along the commercial corridor of 52nd Street, . At least one police vehicle was set on fire Monday...…The 27-year-old man had a knife during a confrontation with police Monday afternoon. In the hours that followed, clashes erupted between police and protesters.Police officers fatally shot a 27-year-old Black man armed with a knife during a confrontation Monday afternoon in West Philadelphia, an incident that quickly raised tensions in the neighborhood and sparked a standoff that lasted deep into the night.Late Monday into early Tuesday, police struggled to respond to vandalism and looting along the commercial corridor of 52nd Street, . At least one police vehicle was set on fire Monday...WW…

The 27-year-old man had a knife during a confrontation with police Monday afternoon. In the hours that followed, clashes erupted between police and protesters.Police officers fatally shot a 27-year-old Black man armed with a knife during a confrontation Monday afternoon in West Philadelphia, an incident that quickly raised tensions in the neighborhood and sparked a standoff that lasted deep into the night.Late Monday into early Tuesday, police struggled to respond to vandalism and looting along the commercial corridor of 52nd Street, . At least one police vehicle was set on fire Monday...…The 27-year-old man had a knife during a confrontation with police Monday afternoon. In the hours that followed, clashes erupted between police and protesters.Police officers fatally shot a 27-year-old Black man armed with a knife during a confrontation Monday afternoon in West Philadelphia, an incident that quickly raised tensions in the neighborhood and sparked a standoff that lasted deep into the night.Late Monday into early Tuesday, police struggled to respond to vandalism and looting along the commercial corridor of 52nd Street, . At least one police vehicle was set on fire Monday...WW…

The move comes a day after statue supporters brawled with protesters at the statue.Philadelphia city officials on Wednesday announced they intend to remove the statue of Christopher Columbus in Marconi Plaza, which has repeatedly attracted armed groups accused of assaulting protesters and passersby amid a national reckoning over monuments to controversial figures.Mayor Jim Kenney said in a statement Wednesday the city will ask the Art Commission on July 22 to approve the statue’s removal “in light of ongoing public safety concerns about the presence of armed individuals at Marconi Plaza.”...…The move comes a day after statue supporters brawled with protesters at the statue.Philadelphia city officials on Wednesday announced they intend to remove the statue of Christopher Columbus in Marconi Plaza, which has repeatedly attracted armed groups accused of assaulting protesters and passersby amid a national reckoning over monuments to controversial figures.Mayor Jim Kenney said in a statement Wednesday the city will ask the Art Commission on July 22 to approve the statue’s removal “in light of ongoing public safety concerns about the presence of armed individuals at Marconi Plaza.”...WW…

The statue has been a focal point of anger and frustration for protesters, including demonstrations this week over the death of George Floyd.A photo submitted by a reader shows a group of Philadelphia police officers posed with the statue of Frank Rizzo that has been a focal point of anger and frustration for protesters, including demonstrations this week over the death of George Floyd.Early Wednesday morning, by city crews, with Mayor Jim Kenney calling it “a deplorable monument to racism, bigotry, and police brutality for members of the black community, the LGBTQ community, and many...…The statue has been a focal point of anger and frustration for protesters, including demonstrations this week over the death of George Floyd.A photo submitted by a reader shows a group of Philadelphia police officers posed with the statue of Frank Rizzo that has been a focal point of anger and frustration for protesters, including demonstrations this week over the death of George Floyd.Early Wednesday morning, by city crews, with Mayor Jim Kenney calling it “a deplorable monument to racism, bigotry, and police brutality for members of the black community, the LGBTQ community, and many...WW…

The directive was sent to all Police Department employees after citizens aired concerns about officers blocking their badge numbers with mourning crepes.Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw instructed members of the department on Wednesday not to obstruct their badge numbers with mourning crepe being worn to honor recently deceased officers, including slain Sgt. James O’Connor IV.The directive was sent to all Police Department employees by email after concerns were raised on social media and in an online petition. It came after some officers responding to the protests over the...…The directive was sent to all Police Department employees after citizens aired concerns about officers blocking their badge numbers with mourning crepes.Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw instructed members of the department on Wednesday not to obstruct their badge numbers with mourning crepe being worn to honor recently deceased officers, including slain Sgt. James O’Connor IV.The directive was sent to all Police Department employees by email after concerns were raised on social media and in an online petition. It came after some officers responding to the protests over the...WW…

The eight-episode docu-series, “Philly D.A.,” premieres April 20 on the PBS website and apps — but it won’t broadcast in Philadelphia until after the election.Midway through the series Philly D.A., District Attorney Larry Krasner and his beleaguered press team can be seen workshopping responses to reporters’ accusations that the most reform-minded prosecutor in the city’s history is soft on crime.Then-communications director Ben Waxman advises a reaction of anger and indignation. Krasner counters with a sarcastic approach: “What about this: If they say, ‘You just love criminals’ — if I say:...…The eight-episode docu-series, “Philly D.A.,” premieres April 20 on the PBS website and apps — but it won’t broadcast in Philadelphia until after the election.Midway through the series Philly D.A., District Attorney Larry Krasner and his beleaguered press team can be seen workshopping responses to reporters’ accusations that the most reform-minded prosecutor in the city’s history is soft on crime.Then-communications director Ben Waxman advises a reaction of anger and indignation. Krasner counters with a sarcastic approach: “What about this: If they say, ‘You just love criminals’ — if I say:...WW…

The lawsuit describes rape and other abuses that it says continued for years in plain sight of staff who failed to intervene or actively helped cover up the crimes.Two young people who were held at the Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center in Lima — a facility that’s been temporarily shuttered in response to allegations of sexual, physical, and psychological abuse — filed suit against county and state agencies Wednesday.In the lawsuit, filed in federal court in Philadelphia, one girl said guards at the facility took her to “private parties” where she was given alcohol and drugs and was...…The lawsuit describes rape and other abuses that it says continued for years in plain sight of staff who failed to intervene or actively helped cover up the crimes.Two young people who were held at the Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center in Lima — a facility that’s been temporarily shuttered in response to allegations of sexual, physical, and psychological abuse — filed suit against county and state agencies Wednesday.In the lawsuit, filed in federal court in Philadelphia, one girl said guards at the facility took her to “private parties” where she was given alcohol and drugs and was...WW…

“The plan simply put is to have accountability without the necessity for convictions,” D.A. Larry Krasner said of the program proposed for those arrested during civil unrest.On a February morning, in a courtroom armored with Plexiglas shields meant to stem the spread of virus, Philadelphia prosecutors offered updates on hundreds of cases that lawyers said challenge basic ideas about how justice is served.On the one hand, the victims — small business owners and big corporate chains alike — had sustained millions of dollars in damage during last year’s uprisings against police brutality. On...…“The plan simply put is to have accountability without the necessity for convictions,” D.A. Larry Krasner said of the program proposed for those arrested during civil unrest.On a February morning, in a courtroom armored with Plexiglas shields meant to stem the spread of virus, Philadelphia prosecutors offered updates on hundreds of cases that lawyers said challenge basic ideas about how justice is served.On the one hand, the victims — small business owners and big corporate chains alike — had sustained millions of dollars in damage during last year’s uprisings against police brutality. On...WW…

At the Savage Sisters’ drop-in center on Kensington Avenue, a woman who gave her name only as Chrissy teared up as she waited for medical care for the oozing lesions that had devoured her hands and arms.Four years ago, she became homeless in Kensington after a series of deaths in her family. And now, the animal sedative xylazine contaminating the drug supply is wreaking havoc on her body.On top of those problems, her boyfriend had been picked up by police and she hadn’t seen him in days. A police officer had attempted to detain her, too — but upon seeing her scabbed wounds, she said, the...…At the Savage Sisters’ drop-in center on Kensington Avenue, a woman who gave her name only as Chrissy teared up as she waited for medical care for the oozing lesions that had devoured her hands and arms.Four years ago, she became homeless in Kensington after a series of deaths in her family. And now, the animal sedative xylazine contaminating the drug supply is wreaking havoc on her body.On top of those problems, her boyfriend had been picked up by police and she hadn’t seen him in days. A police officer had attempted to detain her, too — but upon seeing her scabbed wounds, she said, the...WW…