Philly's Ski Mask Ban Is Just Another Tool for Cops to Target Black Youth
The City Council of Philadelphia has passed a ban on ski masks in certain public spaces, citing concerns about crime.
Critics argue that these types of fashion bans disproportionately target communities of color.
YOWIE is a Design Catalog in the Form of a Cozy, Colorful Hotel
YOWIE is a vibrant boutique hotel in Philadelphia with a fun and welcoming attitude.
The hotel is decorated with bold, graphic patterns and features curated collections of art and design.
YOWIE is a Design Catalog in the Form of a Cozy, Colorful Hotel
YOWIE is a vibrant boutique hotel in Philadelphia with a fun and welcoming attitude.
The hotel is decorated with bold, graphic patterns and features curated collections of art and design.
Showing Up Is Half The Battle - And A Bunch Of Philly Lawyers Are Losing
Lawyers in Philadelphia have a high rate of not showing up to court, with privately retained or court-appointed private lawyers failing to appear in court in 36% of their cases.
Police officers and civilian witnesses also have high rates of failure to appear, leading to dropped charges in thousands of cases.
Will banning ski masks stop crime? Philadelphia could soon find out
Philadelphia is considering a widespread ban on ski masks to combat violent crime
There are concerns that the ban could lead to discrimination and questions about its effectiveness
Are Rents Rising in Your Philly Neighborhood? Don't Blame the Baristas
Specialty coffee shops are seen as a symbol of urban gentrification.
Hipsters and baristas are often associated with the process of gentrification.
Philadelphia is experiencing an increase in specialty coffee shops and gentrification.