Stories tagged: "Jim Kenney"

Coronavirus FILE—In this file photo from Jan. 29, 2021, Andrei Doroshin speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. City officials in Philadelphia promised Monday to improve the vetting of groups hired to administer COVID-19 vaccinations after it closed a convention center site run by the 22-year-old graduate student. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Coronavirus Philadelphia Investigates Selection of 22-Year-Old to Run Vaccination Site

Philadelphia is investigating how a 22-year-old's group ended up distributing coronavirus vaccines. Philly Fighting Covid distributed nearly 7,000 vaccines this month before the city shut it down.

Patrick Abdalla Patrick Abdalla February 2, 2021 10:25 am EST
Coronavirus Andrei Doroshin, 22, poses for a portrait, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Washington. Philadelphia officials have shut down a COVID-19 vaccine clinic after concerns grew about Dorshin, the 22-year-old graduate student running the effort. Drexel University psychology student Andrei Doroshin said he pitched a plan to the city to run the online registry and operate the clinic when he saw no one else doing it. Mayor Jim Kenney said he was concerned by reports they could try to sell patient data and profit from the operation. ( Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Coronavirus Philadelphia’s Vaccine Rollout Problems Lead to Larger Questions

Amid concerns about a 22-year-old's qualifications to run vaccine distribution and Philly Fighting COVID's for-profit status, the city shuttered his operation at the downtown convention center.

Patrick Abdalla Patrick Abdalla January 29, 2021 12:32 pm EST
Law and Policy FILE - In this June 4, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, center, and Mayor Jim Kenney, 4th left, meet with people in Philadelphia after days of protest over the May 25 death of George Floyd. Outlaw defended her actions during days of widespread protests against police brutality this summer after an independent report harshly criticized her direct decision making. The critique came in a report conducted by two independent firms and released by the city controller's office on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Law and Policy Philadelphia Police Commissioner Defends Use of Tear Gas, ‘Less Lethal Munitions’ During Protests

Philadelphia's police commissioner is defending her department and the city's response to days of widespread protests against police brutality last summer.

Associated Press Associated Press January 29, 2021 10:56 am EST
Law and Policy Attorney Shaka Johnson, who is representing the family of Walter Wallace Jr., speaks during a news conference on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. He called on the Philadelphia Police Department to equip all of its officers with Tasers and teach officers how to use them. (Screenshot from AP Video)
Law and Policy Walter Wallace Jr.’s Family Attorney Says Police ‘Intended’ to Kill Wallace

Attorney Shaka Johnson called for every officer in the Philadelphia Police Department to be equipped with Tasers.

Christina Kristofic Christina Kristofic October 30, 2020 11:34 am EDT
Law and Policy Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw listens to community members gathered near the site where police shot and killed Walter Wallace Jr. on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. (Screenshot)
Law and Policy Philadelphia Officials: ‘We Need to Do a Better Job’ in Handling Mental Health Crises

"We don't have a behavioral health unit, which is sorely needed," Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said. "There's clearly a disconnect on our end in terms of knowing what's out there."

The Keystone Staff The Keystone Staff Associated Press Associated Press October 29, 2020 12:04 pm EDT

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Law and Policy Protesters gather on Interstate 676 in Philadelphia, Monday, June 1, 2020 during a march calling for justice over the death of George Floyd in Philadelphia, Monday, June 1, 2020. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Law and Policy ‘A Cold Day in Hell’: Trump’s Threat to Send Federal Agents to Philadelphia Was Met With Swift Backlash

“To send federal agents to police U.S. cities that have not requested such aid can only impede the work of local governments and exacerbate already heightened tensions in these cities.”

Patrick deHahn Patrick deHahn July 22, 2020 12:55 pm EDT
Social Justice A protester walks near smoke after tear gas was dispersed during a march calling for justice over the death of George Floyd in Philadelphia, Monday, June 1, 2020. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Social Justice Why Philly Protesters Went Back to the Place They Were Tear-Gassed

During Sunday's demonstration, protesters called for Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw to resign.

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers July 6, 2020 3:01 pm EDT