Overnight curfew lifted in Philly as tensions over the police killing of Walter Wallace Jr. continue

Overnight curfew lifted in Philly as tensions over the police killing of Walter Wallace Jr. continue

by Mike Newall and Chris Palmer
Break-ins and property damage in Port Richmond Tuesday night weren’t directly connected to protests in West Philly over Wallace’s killing, but the city imposed a curfew in response to ongoing unrest.
Walter Wallace Jr. received mental health treatment just days before his death. A West Philly crisis center questions why they weren’t included in Monday’s response.

Walter Wallace Jr. received mental health treatment just days before his death. A West Philly crisis center questions why they weren’t included in Monday’s response.

by Ellie Rushing
“Do you realize how egregious this is?” said John White, executive director of the West Philadelphia Consortium, a mental health crisis center.
Walter Wallace Jr. received mental health treatment just days before his death. A West Philly crisis center questions why they weren’t included in Monday’s response.

Walter Wallace Jr. received mental health treatment just days before his death. A West Philly crisis center questions why they weren’t included in Monday’s response.

“Do you realize how egregious this is?” said John White, executive director of the West Philadelphia Consortium, a mental health crisis center.
Looking back at a week of protests following the shooting death of Walter Wallace Jr.
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Looking back at a week of protests following the shooting death of Walter Wallace Jr.

by Inquirer Staff Photographers
Philadelphia has been reeling since the death of Walter Wallace Jr. on Monday. Wallace was shot and killed by Philadelphia police in West Philly. Here are images from the week.
Looking back at a week of protests following the shooting death of Walter Wallace Jr.
Photos

Looking back at a week of protests following the shooting death of Walter Wallace Jr.

Philadelphia has been reeling since the death of Walter Wallace Jr. on Monday. Wallace was shot and killed by Philadelphia police in West Philly. Here are images from the week.
Pa. won’t bring back the yellow and red shutdown phases yet, but warns against holiday gatherings

Pa. won’t bring back the yellow and red shutdown phases yet, but warns against holiday gatherings

by Justine McDaniel, Allison Steele and Rob Tornoe
Pennsylvania reported the highest daily death toll since late June, though the death rate remains low. Murphy declared N.J. to be confronting a “second wave” as its positive test rate rose to 6.5%.
Pa. won’t bring back the yellow and red shutdown phases yet, but warns against holiday gatherings

Pa. won’t bring back the yellow and red shutdown phases yet, but warns against holiday gatherings

Pennsylvania reported the highest daily death toll since late June, though the death rate remains low. Murphy declared N.J. to be confronting a “second wave” as its positive test rate rose to 6.5%.
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Break-ins at dozens of Philly pharmacies have owners — and customers — shaken

Break-ins at dozens of Philly pharmacies have owners — and customers — shaken

by Aubrey Whelan, Sam Wood and Katie Park
Pharmacies have been hit hard by break-ins in the past week.
Some Pa. voters still haven’t received their mail ballots yet — and they’re getting nervous

Some Pa. voters still haven’t received their mail ballots yet — and they’re getting nervous

by Sean Collins Walsh
Almost all outstanding ballots will likely reach voters in the coming days. Even for those voters who never receive their ballots, there are options for them to vote.
Fact-checking a Trump campaign tweet that Pa. mail ballots arriving after Election Day won’t count

Fact-checking a Trump campaign tweet that Pa. mail ballots arriving after Election Day won’t count

by Jessica Calefati
Guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of State says ballots that arrive after 8 p.m. on Nov. 3 will be processed differently. Nowhere does the guidance say those ballots won't be counted at all.
In the aftermath of damage and theft, worried and weary business owners take stock

In the aftermath of damage and theft, worried and weary business owners take stock

by Katie Park
Merchants got down to the task for cleaning up after a burst of break-ins and vandalism in stores.
‘Shoot him,’ officer said before firing at Walter Wallace Jr., lawyer says bodycam footage shows

‘Shoot him,’ officer said before firing at Walter Wallace Jr., lawyer says bodycam footage shows

by Chris Palmer, Mensah M. Dean, Mike Newall and Laura McCrystal
The family's lawyer, Shaka Johnson, said the video showed Wallace “in obvious mental health crisis."
Philadelphia police had launched a plan years ago to equip all patrol officers with Tasers. It never happened.

Philadelphia police had launched a plan years ago to equip all patrol officers with Tasers. It never happened.

by William Bender and Mensah M. Dean
Philadelphia police had planned years ago to provide Tasers to all patrol officers. But the process stalled, and thousands of officers never received them, including those who shot Wallace.
Philly City Council votes to ban tear gas and rubber bullets in demonstrations

Philly City Council votes to ban tear gas and rubber bullets in demonstrations

by Laura McCrystal
The legislation requires the Philadelphia Police Department to enact a policy protecting First Amendment activities from the use of those tactics.
UGI will pay $1.1 million fine in 2017 fatal gas explosion that leveled a house

UGI will pay $1.1 million fine in 2017 fatal gas explosion that leveled a house

by Andrew Maykuth
In addition to the fine, the PUC said UGI will spend more than $50 million on safety enhancements, infrastructure replacement and accident-prevention measures.
Poor internet service a deterrent to rural living, survey finds

Poor internet service a deterrent to rural living, survey finds

by Jason Nark
Pennsylvania’s rural Internet woes have become more critical during the pandemic, as many schools can't implement online learning and residents can't work from home.
Pennsylvania struggles with how — or if — to help voters fix their mail ballots

Pennsylvania struggles with how — or if — to help voters fix their mail ballots

by Jonathan Lai
Officials are trying to help voters fix mail ballots that would otherwise be disqualified because of technical mistakes in completing them, creating a patchwork of policies.
Philly’s Nov. 30 back-to-school plan threatened by rising COVID-19 cases

Philly’s Nov. 30 back-to-school plan threatened by rising COVID-19 cases

by Kristen A. Graham
“We’re preparing for all scenarios, a scenario that will allow for us to bring some children back, a scenario that would allow for all children to remain virtual,” the superintendent said.
The indictment of a prominent activist, 3 others for allegedly torching cop cars has become a flash point in the debate around Philly protests

The indictment of a prominent activist, 3 others for allegedly torching cop cars has become a flash point in the debate around Philly protests

by Jeremy Roebuck
Prosecutors say the four men were involved in burning a police car during demonstrations outside City Hall on May 30. Protesters dismiss the case as political and are calling for their release.
Comcast’s third-quarter revenue falls as coronavirus harms theme parks and movie studios

Comcast’s third-quarter revenue falls as coronavirus harms theme parks and movie studios

by Christian Hetrick
The coronavirus battered Comcast Corp.'s theme parks and film studios, driving down revenue 4.8% in the third quarter even as the company signed up a record number of broadband customers.
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