Workers World Philadelphia bureau

Workers World Philadelphia bureau

Demonstrators call for freedom for Mumia, slam state’s efforts to delay justiceDemonstrators call for freedom for Mumia, slam state’s efforts to delay justice

Demonstrators call for freedom for Mumia, slam state’s efforts to delay justice

Flanked by a large white “Bird of Freedom” wearing a “Free Mumia” sign, dozens of activists from Philadelphia and New…

March 4, 2020
Potluck solidarity with striking GM workersPotluck solidarity with striking GM workers

Potluck solidarity with striking GM workers

Around 100 United Auto Workers’ supporters gathered in Langhorne, Pa., at the General Motors Service Parts Operation warehouse on Oct.…

October 17, 2019
Police siege creates trauma for Philadelphia neighborhoodPolice siege creates trauma for Philadelphia neighborhood

Police siege creates trauma for Philadelphia neighborhood

One week after the now infamous Aug. 13 Philadelphia police assault and 7.5-hour siege of the African-American Tioga neighborhood, new…

August 29, 2019
Hundreds march in Philly to ‘Free Mumia Now!’Hundreds march in Philly to ‘Free Mumia Now!’

Hundreds march in Philly to ‘Free Mumia Now!’

On the heels of a favorable court decision that will allow Mumia Abu-Jamal to reopen his appeals, hundreds of people…

April 30, 2019
Philadelphia students take over school board meetingPhiladelphia students take over school board meeting

Philadelphia students take over school board meeting

The Philadelphia Board of Education voted 7-2 on March 28 to mandate metal detectors in all city high schools. Angered…

April 6, 2019
Nov. 17 in Philly: Fight fascist violence!Nov. 17 in Philly: Fight fascist violence!

Nov. 17 in Philly: Fight fascist violence!

A motley group of far-right organizations, including the Proud Boys, plan to rally near Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Nov.…

November 3, 2018
Community honors MOVE anniversaryCommunity honors MOVE anniversary

Community honors MOVE anniversary

Communities rallied together in the heart of West Philadelphia on Aug. 5 to mark the 40th anniversary of the police…

August 11, 2018
Olympic truce vigil in PhillyOlympic truce vigil in Philly

Olympic truce vigil in Philly

Activists held a vigil Feb. 9, the opening day of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, in front of Philadelphia City Hall.…

February 13, 2018
Mumia hearing postponedMumia hearing postponed

Mumia hearing postponed

On Jan. 17, Philadelphia’s Criminal Justice Center was packed with scores of activists and friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal. Both outside…

January 24, 2018
Thousands protest Trump and GOP in PhiladelphiaThousands protest Trump and GOP in Philadelphia

Thousands protest Trump and GOP in Philadelphia

Thousands of protesters confronted President Donald Trump in Philadelphia during his first appearance since the inauguration outside Washington, D.C. Trump…

February 2, 2017