Couple Celebrates Wedding Among Thousands Of George Floyd Protesters In Center City
A large crowd cheered a newlywed couple as they celebrated their wedding among thousands of protesters in Center City on Saturday.
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A large crowd cheered a newlywed couple as they celebrated their wedding among thousands of protesters in Center City on Saturday.
The incident happened around 5:15 p.m. Saturday on the 2900 block of Waterloo Street.
The donations will be distributed to seven food pantries that serve communities from Media to Upper Darby and Havertown.
Free masks were given out to protesters Saturday.
Four members of Philadelphia's City Council are calling for a cease and desist on police use of tear gas and rubber bullets.
Saturday's demonstration came nearly a week after a march in Trenton that saw police officers kneel down in solidarity with protesters, though vandalism broke out later that night.
On Saturday, 701 new COVID-19 cases were reported, bringing the statewide total to 75,086.
Prices have started to increase as many states have started to reopen and Americans head back out on the road.
It's the latest sector of the state's economy to move toward reopening.
Over the last few months, traffic volume has plunged up to 60% in some regions.
The city announced road closures for Saturday due to a scheduled protest that's expected to draw thousands.
Police are preparing for another weekend of protests as the National Guard remains in the city.
As of Friday morning, the region moved into the yellow phase of reopening, allowing restaurants to offer outdoor dining.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office announced charges Friday against Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna.
Biden pulled together the 1,991 delegates needed to become the nominee after seven states, including Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia held presidential primaries Tuesday.
