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Councilmember Michalyn Easter-Thomas is the force behind the bill that would target officers pulling over drivers for minor traffic offenses.

Philadelphia has a law on the books that’s intended to prevent police stops from becoming deadly, but some activists say more accountability is needed.

Philadelphias "Achieving Driving Equality" ordinance prohibits police from stopping drivers who are violating aspects of the PA Vehicle Code.

A Westboro Baptist Church protest Sunday prompted a comedian to give $10,000 to a LGBTQ+ group. Here are seven prior WBC protests that also backfired.

The bill, passed by City Council in October 2021, bans police stops for seven minor motor vehicle violations.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police filed a...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police filed a...

We look at geothermal energy as a switch from fossil fuels in the region. A new law prohibits traffic stops for minor offenses in Philly. And, Covid in white-tailed deer.

The goal of the new law is to reduce racial profiling and use police resources more efficiently.

Philadelphia City Council on Thursday approved ‘Driving Equality’ bills barring police from stopping drivers for minor traffic violations in an effort to ‘end traffic stops that promote discrimination while keeping the traffic stops that promote public safety.’