Viewfinder: Protests Erupt Over Philadelphia Cops’ Alleged Racist Facebook Posts
Demonstrators gather in the council chamber to protest at Philadelphia City Hall on June 20th, 2019, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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How Cities Can Save Money by Providing Lawyers for Tenants Facing Eviction
The city of Philadelphia has launched a pilot program that provides legal services for low-income tenants in housing court—and it's already seeing results.
The Hazards Beneath Us
A new book explores how, for decades, businesses of all sizes have been burying hazardous waste all over cities.
To Combat ‘Sanctuary Cities’ the Department of Justice Has Opted for Shame and Blame
In response to a lack of success in the legal sphere, the DOJ has sought out stories of immigrant crime in an attempt to influence sanctuary cities like Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Will Not Renew Its Data-Sharing Agreement With ICE
The end of the contract comes amid concerns that customs enforcement was using the information to target law-abiding undocumented immigrants.
Can Racial Bias Ever Be Removed From Criminal Justice Algorithms?
A recent vote over a proposed tool to predict the risk that a person would pose a threat to public safety in Pennsylvania stirred a debate over its unintended consequences.
Inherent Bias: Who Is Actually ‘Welcome’ at a Starbucks?
Starbucks doesn't need to close its stores for bias trainings. It needs to change its entire design so that it doesn't merely reflect the character of host neighborhoods, especially if that character is racist.
Philadelphia Announces It Will Decriminalize Marijuana
Though the office will no longer charge possession, those who are caught selling or delivering marijuana will still be charged.
Re-Conceptualizing Sacred Spaces
Churches are centers for community gatherings, but as less people remain affiliated to specific religions they need to adapt to continue connecting people.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Hear Case on Soda Tax
In 2016, Philadelphia became the first major city in the U.S. to pass a soda tax.