Protesters Hit Streets For Hot Day Of Marches Before DNC
Several Sunday demonstrations are planned, including an anti-fracking march from City Hall to Independence Mall, near the Liberty Bell.
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Several Sunday demonstrations are planned, including an anti-fracking march from City Hall to Independence Mall, near the Liberty Bell.
Fueled by grievances over the party's treatment of Bernie Sanders and doubts over Hillary Clinton's progressive credentials, tens of thousands of protesters are poised to put a fragile post-primary detente to the test this week during the DNC in Philadelphia.
A coalition of protest groups gathered at Arch Street Methodist Church on Broad Street, near City Hall, on Wednesday to talk about their strategy for DNC-related events next week in Philadelphia.
Rich discussed Donald Trump Jr.'s speech at the RNC, Chris Christie's attack against Hillary Clinton and protest outside the RNC. Rich spoke with Joel B Pollack at 3:40pm, Michael Steele at 4pm, Alan Colmes at 4:30pm and Christine O'donnell at 4:50. He also spoke with Scott Pelly at 5:25, Matt Katz at 5:35pm and Congressman Lou Barletta at 5:50pm.
Ed Rendell said protests during the Democratic National Convention will be confined to the stadium area in South Philly.
Protesters marched the streets of Philadelphia Monday evening for the sixth straight day taking a stand against police brutality.
About 150 protesters rallied at City Hall Monday morning.
A multicultural crowd came together Saturday night at the corner of N. Mascher and W. Cambria Streets in Fairhill for the fourth protest in as many nights in Philadelphia.
As I predicted on Wednesday's show, Black Lives Matter has started a major campaign.
Defense lawyers appeared at a rally with protesters today, promising to protect their rights.
More than 100 families protested at the Philadelphia Immigration and Customs Enforcement office.
Rich discussed Tucker Carlson deeming Trump University a scam, a graduate suing her former law school and violence breaking out at a Donald Trump Rally. He also discussed Mitch McConnell's comments regarding Trump and Latino voters, Paul Ryan's disapproval of Trump attacking a judge's Mexican heritage and more. Rich spoke with Phil Gianficaro at 3:50pm and Ronald Kessler at 4:35pm.
The nation's eyes will be on Philadelphia during the Democratic National Convention in July. Protesters are already making plans to set up shop, and the city is already giving out permits.
With lawmakers still unable to reach consensus on a new state budget, gun background checks aren't even on the back-burner.
Rich discussed Gov. Mike Pence endorsing Ted Cruz, Indiana polling data and the Army deciding not to remove a soldier standing up against the raping of Afghan children. He also discussed Donald Trump's speech in California, stranded parents sobbing after a cruise ship leaves with their children and a Jimmy Dean Sausage Complaint Call.
Opponents of a proposed new football stadium for Temple University's North Philadelphia campus held a march and rally Thursday afternoon.
Rich discussed the delegates in Pennsylvania, Jersey values and protest hitting Philadelphia during rush hour. He also discussed Hillary Clinton's privilege, the issue with raising the minimum wage and Russia's fighter jets fly near U.S. destroyer.
Dueling protests decrying a number of issues could make for a tricky evening commute in downtown Philadelphia.
No word if any arrests have been made.
Rich discussed Donald Trump meeting with Megyn Kelly, delegate predictions from RNC members and the decline of quality programs due to political correctness. He also discussed Thomas Jefferson's birthday, Rubio's 'possible' endorsement of Ted Cruz and Trump's family townhall. Rich spoke with Daily News Political Columnist John Baer at 3:30pm and Greg Lukianoff, President and CEO of FIRE at 4pm.
Chris discussed violence occurring at Donald Trump rallies, President Obama's visit to Cuba and Face The Nation's political focus group's disapproval of Hillary Clinton. Chris spoke with Union League of Philadelphia Executive Director John Meko at 6:50am about their new exhibit, and Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna during the Monday Morning Matchup at 7:00am.
A New Jersey State Senate committee has approved a controversial plan that would allow the state to take over day o day operations in Atlantic City.
Dozens took to Center City to protest a Berks County detention center that's still open today despite the state's decision to revoke its license,
Protesters are preparing to assemble in more than 30 cities, including Philadelphia and Cherry Hill, to lash out at the FBI for obtaining a court order that requires Apple to make it easier to unlock an encrypted iPhone used by the San Bernardino gunman.
Taxi drivers are blocking some streets in Center City to protest Uber operating in Philadelphia.
