New DNA evidence casts fresh doubt on 1991 rape-murder case
By Dustin Slaughter On Monday, Court of Common Pleas Judge D. Webster Keogh will consider powerful new DNA evidence from…
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“If you’re a homophobe or racist coming into our city from the suburbs, we don’t want you here.” Potential Mayoral Candidate Jim Kenney
By Joshua Albert Today, Councilman Jim Kenney explained his decision to send a letter to U.S. Attorney Zane Memeger calling…
‘Commissioner for Burns’ behind bars
By Jason Nark (Philly Daily News) His excellency Brandon C. Jones is not on a humanitarian fact-finding mission inside a…
Not getting the service you need from 3-1-1? Maybe it’s because you’re not considered “VIP” by Nutter
By Joshua Albert Yesterday’s news broke that the Nutter administration has allegedly set up a 24 hour hotline for the…
Interview: When Women Lead Newsrooms
By Joel Mathis (Philly Mag) It’s not easy to find a woman leading a newsroom. Yes, women do ascend to the…
“Cash Crop” Exhibit Opens at Philadelphia’s African American Museum
By Dustin Slaughter Stephen Hayes, a South Carolina native, debuts a number of art installations at the African American Museum…
Second Mayoral Candidate Announces, Calls for End to School Reform Commission
By Dustin Slaughter On the steps of the Philadelphia School District headquarters at 440 North Broad Street this morning ,…
For Fifth Time, ACLU Sues Philadelphia Police for Obstructing Recording
By Dustin Slaughter The PA chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union today filed yet another lawsuit against the Philadelphia…
Governor Corbett delays execution of Hubert Michael…for now
By Joshua Albert Last week The Declaration reported on the ACLU filing a lawsuit on behalf of four Philadelphia news outlets…
A behind the scenes look at the FOP
By William Kenney (Northeast Times) Even by labor union standards, Philadelphia’s Fraternal Order of Police seems to get an awful…
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