Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is reacting after an incident involving a gun being drawn on a man in Old City. This started over a confrontation about safety precautions related to the coronavirus and the incident, which was caught on video, triggered a police investigation. … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney Reacts To Viral Video Showing Old City Lounge Owner Pointing Gun At Man Shouting About Social Distancing

One of the victims, a 22-year-old man, is in critical condition after he was shot once in the head and once in the thigh. The second victim, an 18-year-old man, was shot twice in the lower back but was able to drive himself to a nearby hospital where he is in stable condition. … [Read more...] about Gun Violence Continues To Plague Philadelphia As At Least 7 People Shot Tuesday Night

“My decision to wave these violations is not a statement on the validity of the individual citations,” Kenney said in a statement. “Rather, it is a recognition of the core concerns that caused thousands to demonstrate on the streets of Philadelphia. In waiving these notices, I recognize that those issues are vitally important, that the pain of those marching is very real, and that their message — Black lives matter — needs to be heard every day until systemic racism is fully eradicated from this city and nation.” … [Read more...] about Philadelphia To Waive All Protest-Related Code Violation Notices Issued, Mayor Jim Kenney Says

“For me, it’s about just coming out here, organizing with the community, saying enough is enough. Beyond just marching at this rally, we’re gonna strategize, we’re gonna organize as a community from a grassroots level to figure out how can we stop this violence here in the City of Philadelphia when it comes to young people carrying these guns,” Johnson said. … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Community Leaders Participate In ‘Peace Not Guns March’ After Violent Stretch Across City

“It’s tough just thinking about that after everything going on these last couple of months. So, I’ve been dealing with that and trying to work out every day and get my mind ready for Orlando,” Scott said. “But at the same time how can you not look and focus on everything else that’s going on?” … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 76ers Have Mixed Feelings On NBA Restart In Orlando As Team Looks To Refocus, Make Run