By Suzy Subways [Note: Names with an asterisk * have been changed as protection against the police, who have historically … More
Category: history
Octavius Catto Statue
Octavius Valentine Catto was a civil rights activist in Philadelphia.
The Most Powerful Player in Philadelphia
It’s not uncommon for unions to donate to political campaigns, supporting politicians that best represent workers’ issues. This union, however, goes far beyond that.
Highlights and Lowlifes of Corruption in Philly’s History
From a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter, a Philadelphia police lieutenant drops a bomb over the MOVE organization’s compound, a two-story home located on 62nd and Osage Avenue in West Philadelphia.
Frank Rizzo: A Step Down
Frank Rizzo was not the average laborer from the working class who made it good.
The Philadelphia Partisan 