The City of Philadelphia recently announced that it will implement a vaccine mandate for indoor dining at public establishments in Philadelphia, which will come into effect on Jan. 3, 2022. These public establishments, according to the city announcement, include indoor restaurants, cafes within larger spaces (like museums), bars, sports venues that serve food or drink…
Philadelphians Concerned After City Imposes Mandatory Vaccines for Indoor Dining
December 25, 2021
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Suspect Arrested in Philadelphia Carjacking of Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon
A suspect has been arrested following the carjacking of Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pa.) in South Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced on Dec. 23. Officials arrested Josiah Brown, 19, of Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday on charges of carjacking and carrying and using a firearm in connection with the armed carjacking. Brown appeared in federal…
Two Democrats Carjacked in Separate Incidents: Officials
Two elected Democrats this week became the victims of carjacking in the space of 24 hours, officials have confirmed. According to her office and city officials, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Penn.) was carjacked at gunpoint at a South Philadephia park on Wednesday afternoon, after she had a meeting at that location. “The Congresswoman was physically unharmed,”…
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon Carjacked at Gunpoint in Philadelphia: Office
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Penn.) became the victim of a carjacking in South Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon, her office and city officials confirmed. “She’s physically OK, but her vehicle and possessions are gone,” Scanlon’s spokesperson, Lauren Cox, told The Philadelphia Inquirer. Scanlon, a Democrat, represents Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District. That includes parts of South Philadelphia and Delaware…
First Visit Philadelphia Holiday Parade Overwhelmed the City After Pandemic
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—On the evening of Dec. 4, Philadelphia held its first Visit Philadelphia Holiday Parade to celebrate all of winter‘s holidays, including Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, and Chinese New Year. Because of the pandemic, Philadelphia did not hold any major holiday parades last year. Both the participants and visitors were excited to join the…
Teen Shot 18 Times While Waiting for Bus in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA—A 14-year-old Philadelphia boy waiting for a bus to take him home from school was shot 18 times and killed Monday afternoon, police said. Samir Jefferson was waiting at a bus stop shortly before 3:30 p.m. Monday in a North Philadelphia neighborhood when two unknown shooters fired at least 36 shots, a Philadelphia police spokesperson…
Attendees Express Hope as Philadelphia Resumes Traditional Thanksgiving Parade
The Thanksgiving Day parade—the United States’ oldest—has returned to the streets of Philadelphia. On Nov. 25, thousands of people once again turned out to see the grand parade’s performances, bringing with them joyfulness and a prevailing spirit of rebirth, in the wake of pandemic-related lockdowns. Large floats, marching bands, string bands, giant balloon cartoon statues,…
Eight Philadelphia Police Department Employees Indicted on Theft and Fraud Charges
November 23, 2021
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A total of eight employees of the Philadelphia Police Department have been caught double-dipping: receiving unemployment benefits while still working and receiving paychecks from the department. United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams said in a statement Tuesday that the eight employees were charged with fraudulently obtaining emergency unemployment benefits related to COVID-19, resulting in each…
8 Philadelphia Police Department Employees Indicted on Theft, Fraud Charges
November 23, 2021
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Eight Philadelphia Police Department civilian employees have been accused of receiving unemployment benefits while still working and receiving paychecks from the department, officials said. The employees were charged federally with fraudulently obtaining emergency unemployment benefits related to COVID-19, resulting in each facing one count of mail or wire fraud and one count of theft of…
Seven-Month Pregnant Woman Shot and Killed in Philadelphia: Officials
A seven-month pregnant woman was shot and killed on Saturday night as she was unloading baby shower gifts from her car in Philadelphia, officials said. The unnamed woman, 32, was shot in the Lawncrest area at around 8:30 p.m. The woman and the unborn child were pronounced dead at the Einstein Medical Center. “I mean, the…
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