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Nizah Morris
Generocity

Nizah Morris anniversary brings hope for justice

As the 22nd anniversary of the death of Nizah Morris approaches, her advocates are hoping for a modicum of justice in her case. Morris, 47, was a...
A man standing on a dumping site in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Inquirer

Year One of the Kensington crackdown tackled chaos head-on — and pushed it down the street

"We’re not pointing the fingers at anyone," said Deputy Police Commissioner Pedro Rosario. "It’s a complicated issue that requires a complicated...
Honorees during the inaugural Philadelphia LGBTQ+ Hall of Fame Awards at the Museum of the American Revolution. (Photo: Kelly Burkhardt)
Philadelphia Gay News

Rue Landau honors LGBTQ+ leaders with Hall of Fame

“Philadelphia has such a rich history of queer activism, leadership and artistry — trailblazers who have made our city stronger, more inclusive, and...
Joey Gabor, of Fishtown, died in police custody after a Kensington narcotics arrest.
Kensington Voice

Family of Fishtown man who died in police custody after Kensington arrest demands answers from City Council

The family of Joey Gabor, a 41-year-old man who died in police custody last week, demanded answers Thursday during an emotional plea at the...
A van exits the parking lot of Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility on State Road in Northeast Philadelphia.
Kensington Voice

Philly correctional officers arrested for selling cell phones, Suboxone inside Curran-Fromhold jail

Two correctional officers from the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility were arrested Tuesday for allegedly smuggling contraband into the jail...