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Philadelphia’s 40-year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador

In the midst of a civil war, married couple Ernesto and Linda Fuentes fled their home country of El Salvador and headed for Philadelphia, via Mexico, in November 1983.

The Conversation

How Frank Rizzo, a high school dropout, became Philadelphia’s toughest cop and a harbinger of MAGA politics

In August 2025, the city of Philadelphia agreed to return a statue of Frank Rizzo to the supporters that commissioned the memorial in 1992.

The Conversation

Larry Krasner, Kensington, the scrapped Sixers arena − and other key concerns that will shape Philly politics in 2025

Campus protests. Homeless encampment clearings. Significant decreases in shootings, homicides and overdose deaths. Protests to “Save Chinatown.” A mass shooting at a SEPTA bus stop. Illegal car meetups. City workers called back to the office. A SEPTA strike averted.

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Police identify suspected killer of Philadelphia journalist Josh Kruger

Mr Kruger, 39, who went from sleeping on the street to working for the mayor, was fatally shot multiple times

The Independent UK

Philadelphia journalist shot dead by home invader

Philadelphia mayor said victim Josh Kruger ‘shone bright in everything that he did’

The Independent UK

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw resigns, months before end of mayor's second term

Philadelphia's mayor says the city's police commissioner, Danielle Outlaw, will step down this month to take a leadership position with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

The Independent UK

Lizzo’s first scheduled show since sexual harassment lawsuit cancelled due to ‘severe circumstances’

‘This decision has been difficult and has not been made lightly nor without immense deliberation,’ organisers said

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Jay-Z's Made In America fest canceled due to 'severe circumstances outside of production control'

Jay-Z’s annual Made in America festival in Philadelphia has been canceled

The Independent UK

The Philadelphia mass shooting suspect used ghost guns, police say. City is suing two manufacturers

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration had been planning to sue two “ghost gun” manufacturers for weeks before Monday’s deadly mass shooting in Kingsessing.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

A suspect has been charged with murder in a Philadelphia shooting that killed 5

Kimbrady Carriker, 40, was apprehended by police shortly after the shooting. Two boys, aged 13 and two, were also shot and injured.

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Five victims of deadly Philadelphia shooting identified

Seven people were shot during a mass shooting on Monday evening

The Independent UK

Mayor Kenney calls Moms for Liberty ‘problematic’ and says city will prioritize safety for participants and protesters

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney denounced the views of Moms for Liberty on Thursday as the group’s three-day convention kicked off in Center City.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

I-95 collapse site will reopen to traffic ‘within 2 weeks,’ Gov. Shapiro says

PHILADELPHIA — Gov. Josh Shapiro said Saturday the collapsed section of I-95 in Philadelphia will be reopened within two weeks, unveiling an aggressive timeline to get traffic flowing again through the busy East Coast thoroughfare.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia mayoral primary returned Democrats to familiar themes of crime, inequality

The Democratic mayoral primary in Philadelphia is the latest election to represent a clash between moderates and progressives on concerns such as policing and education and to show the power of union support in big city politics

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Parker wins Philadelphia’s Democratic mayoral primary

Cherelle Parker defeated eight other candidates in the Democratic primary for mayor of Philadelphia on May 16. She faces David Oh—the only candidate who ran for the Republican nomination—in the general election on Nov. 7. Incumbent Jim Kenney (D) was first elected mayor in 2015 and was term-limited.

The Independent UK

2 inmates escape Philadelphia prison, undetected for hours

Authorities are searching for two inmates — one accused of killing four people — who were gone from a Philadelphia prison for nearly 19 hours before officials knew they were missing

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Nine candidates running in Democratic primary for mayor of Philadelphia

Nine candidates are running in the Democratic primary for mayor of Philadelphia on May 16, 2023. The winner will face David Oh—the only candidate who ran for the Republican nomination—in the general election on Nov. 7. Incumbent Jim Kenney (D), who was first elected mayor in 2015 and re-elected in…

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Philadelphia has never had a 'dark money' group play a big role in a mayor's race. Until now

PHILADELPHIA — The "dark money" era of Philadelphia politics has officially begun.

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Jeff Brown could be Philly's first outsider mayor in a century. Can a grocer run the city?

PHILADELPHIA — More than 500 people crammed into a West Philadelphia ballroom on a Wednesday morning in November to see a grocery store owner.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philly’s water is safe to drink, Mayor Jim Kenney declares: ‘The threat has passed’

PHILADELPHIA — OK, Philly, you can drink the water without worry now.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia will pay $9.25 million to protesters over police use of tear gas and rubber bullets during 2020 unrest

PHILADELPHIA — The city has agreed to pay a combined $9.25 million to hundreds of people teargassed, struck with rubber bullets, and detained by police during the 2020 racial justice protests after the police murder of George Floyd.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Stop-and-frisk is getting renewed attention in Philly amid a mayor’s race focused on crime

PHILADELPHIA — Three years ago, then-City Councilmember Cherelle Parker drafted a resolution asking voters to ban illegal use of the policing tactic known as stop-and-frisk, a largely ceremonial gesture she marked by issuing a news release saying there was “no correlation between the elimination of stops and frisks and an…

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Slain Temple officer Christopher Fitzgerald’s death an ‘extraordinary loss,’ officials say

PHILADELPHIA — Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald was patrolling an area near campus Saturday night that had experienced a rash of recent carjackings and robberies when he noticed three people wearing black clothing with masks over their faces.

The Independent UK

Suspect in fatal shooting of Temple University officer was arrested thanks to capture of two teens

Authorities in Philadelphia say the quick apprehension of two youths after a Temple University police officer was fatally shot led to the arrest of a suspect just hours later

The Independent UK

Police: Capture of 2 teens led to arrest after officer slain

Authorities in Philadelphia say the quick apprehension of two youths after a Temple University police officer was fatally shot led to the arrest of a suspect just hours later

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