PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The strutting of the mummers down Broad Street on New Year’s Day is a famed Philadelphia tradition. While the latest version was festive and fun, it was – once again – not without controversy.
Members of City Council recently approved a resolution to rename the 6600 block of Germantown Avenue after late activist and journalist Jerome (Jerry) Whyatt Mondesire.
The Philadelphia Inquirer: Council unanimously voted to rename the 6600 block of Germantown Avenue “J. Whyatt Mondesire Way” after the larger-than-life Philadelphia character.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia NAACP is asking Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf for help to get SEPTA to deal with what the group calls a “toxic work environment.” For the past 18 months, the organization has advocated on behalf of more than 160 workers.
The Philadelphia NAACP is calling for the city police department to fire officers who are found to have posted racist, violent, or offensive content on social media.
PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) – A controversial decision by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is garnering condemnation from Philadelphia NAACP President Rodney Muhammad.
