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In the fifth episode of our six-part series with @tukleincollege.bsky.social and @tulogancenter.bsky.social, police use everything in their arsenal to remove MOVE from their Philadelphia headquarters. (1/5)
MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy | The Bomb
Police use everything in their arsenal to remove MOVE from their Philadelphia headquarters, finally dropping a bomb on the rowhouse, sparking a fire that killed 11 people and left 250 homeless.
inquirer.com
May 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This Thursday at the Pen and Pencil Club, join the producers behind MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy, our podcast with @inquirer.com.

We'll get into the details— digging through hundreds of hours of archival footage, securing interviews, and more. Don't miss it! www.penandpencil.org/content.aspx...
MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy podcast event! - Events - The Pen and Pencil Club
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May 20, 2025 at 11:25 AM
In 1985, Philly dropped a bomb on 6221 Osage Ave. Journalist Maida Odom was across the street.

Her play Move Mocks Us All explores that day and its aftermath— and it premieres this weekend. Get tickets while they're still available: movemocksusall.eventbrite.com
May 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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A Performance and Podcast Explore the Complexities of the MOVE Bombing

"MOVE Mocks Us All," a staged reading by journalist Maida Odom, gives a firsthand account of the May 1985 tragedy on Osage Avenue.

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May 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Journalist-turned-playwright Maida Odom brings her harrowing firsthand experience of the 1985 MOVE bombing to the stage in her powerful new play "MOVE MOCKS US ALL."

It premieres this Saturday, May 17. Join us: movemocksusall.eventbrite.com
MOVE MOCKS US ALL: A Staged Reading
Join us May 17 for MOVE MOCKS US ALL, a staged reading, followed by a talkback. 6–9 p.m., Tomlinson Theater.
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May 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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In the fourth episode of our six-part series with @tukleincollege.bsky.social and @tulogancenter.bsky.social, the City of Philadelphia tries to evict MOVE from their Osage Avenue headquarters. (1/4)
MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy | The Standoff
Philly tries to evict MOVE from its Osage Avenue headquarters. As neighbors evacuate the block, former Inquirer reporter Maida Odom and former NBC10 photojournalist Pete Kane stay as the siege begins.
inquirer.com
May 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
On this week's episode of MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy with @inquirer.com, we dove deep into the Africa family's life on Osage Avenue.

Louise James, a former MOVE member and the mother of Frank Africa, foreshadowed the devastation to come:
May 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The third episode of our collaboration with @inquirer.com is out now! This week, MOVE's former neighbors on Osage Avenue describe how their placid middle-class Black community was forever altered when the group moved in.
May 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Learn more about the history behind Episode 2 of MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy through archival footage.

Listen to our collaboration with @inquirer.com wherever you get podcasts— check the link in bio for more.
April 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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In the second episode of our six-part series with
@tukleincollege.bsky.social and @tulogancenter.bsky.social, conflict between MOVE and the Philadelphia Police escalates. (1/3)
MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy | The Battle of 1978
Former Daily News reporter Linn Washington and civil rights activist Walt Palmer take us through the events leading up to the 1978 Powelton Village shootout, and the incarceration of the MOVE Nine.
inquirer.com
April 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Before bombs fell, bullets flew. The 1978 conflict between MOVE members and Philadelphia police played a pivotal role in how the later tragedy unfolded.

Listen and learn more at inquirer.com/move-bombing/
April 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Join us tonight for the official launch of MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy with @inquirer.com and @tukleincollege.bsky.social!

Get an exclusive look at the podcast and hear powerful firsthand accounts from journalists who were on the scene: bit.ly/move-pod-launch
MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy – Podcast Launch Event
Be part of this important conversation.
bit.ly
April 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Enormously proud of this podcast collaboration between
@tulogancenter.bsky.social and @inquirer.com, "MOVE Bombing: Untangling the Tragedy." www.inquirer.com/move-bombing/
April 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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In the first episode of our six-part series with @tukleincollege.bsky.social and @tulogancenter.bsky.social, host Linn Washington Jr. introduces listeners to John Africa, founder of MOVE. (1/4)
MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy | The Beginning
In 1970s Philadelphia, John Africa thinks he has a solution to the problems plaguing the city — extreme back-to-nature living.
inquirer.com
April 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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“MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy,” a six-part podcast The Inquirer is cohosting with @tulogancenter.bsky.social, is based on interviews with MOVE members, neighbors, and journalists who covered the bombing and fire that city officials let burn until they could not control it. (1/3)
April 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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NEW: Philly is moving forward with infrastructure upgrades to remove "forever chemicals" from drinking water, even amid uncertainty of whether Trump's EPA will gut the Biden administration's PFAS standards

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Philadelphia plans upgrades to reduce “forever chemicals” in drinking water
by Chris Shaddock Philadelphia’s water agency, for now, is moving ahead with plans to reduce levels of toxic “forever” chemicals in drinking water as the fates of national and state regulations on the...
templelogancenter.org
April 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
We're thrilled to introduce the speakers for our podcast launch with the @inquirer.com !

Learn more at the link in bio or by visiting this link: bit.ly/move-pod-launch
April 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
How much do you know about the 1985 MOVE bombing?

As part of our trailer launch with @inquirer.com, you can now find archival stories, documentaries, and the latest headlines about the tragedy and its decades-long aftermath— all in one place:
inquirer.com/move-bombing/
MOVE Bombing in Philadelphia
Police dropped a bomb on a West Philly house in 1985. The fire caused by the explosion killed 11 people, an atrocity that Philadelphia still grapples with today.
inquirer.com
April 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The Trailer for MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy is now live! Listen now with @inquirer.com and find out how the series came to be:
www.inquirer.com/news/move-bo...
‘Untangling the Tragedy’: Our new podcast examines Philly’s decision to bomb the MOVE rowhouse in 1985
The Inquirer is cohosting a podcast that digs into the city’s 1985 decision to drop a bomb on the MOVE house, killing 11 people and destroying a neighborhood.
www.inquirer.com
April 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Congrats to recent graduates Julius Philp and @allisonmp5.bsky.social for their Student Keystone Award wins!

Their podcast, Snapshot in the Dark, documents how Philly and many other cities count their unhoused populations— and the system's flaws: templelogancenter.org/housing/snap...
Snapshot in the dark: How Philly counts its homeless
by Allison Beck and Julius Philp Audio transcript On one night in January every year, hundreds of people gather in Love Park blasting pop music and eating french fries and chicken tenders from a…
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April 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Why did we create MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy?

Maybe you've heard the story in bits in pieces— but the full story of the bombing has even more twists and turns.

Join us at the official launch event on Friday, April 25:
bit.ly/move-pod-launch
MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy – Podcast Launch Event
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March 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Meet Prof. Linn Washington— host and producer for our new podcast MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy.

Join him, along with other expert panelists, as they discuss the significance of the 1985 bombing at our launch event on April 25.

🎟️ bit.ly/move-pod-launch
March 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The launch event for our new podcast MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy is one month away.

It’s a story about double standards of justice, a so-called cult, and the inequity behind it all.

Join us:

📅 April 25 | 📍 Temple Performing Arts Center | 🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/move-pod-launch
MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy – Podcast Launch Event
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bit.ly
March 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join us April 25 as we launch MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy, a new podcast from us, @tukleincollege.bsky.social, and @inquirer.com!

Get inside the only time U.S. police bombed their own citizens— and how it still echoes across Philadelphia 40 years later: bit.ly/move-pod-launch
MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy – Podcast Launch Event
Be part of this important conversation.
bit.ly
March 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We're back after a social media hiatus with two exciting announcements!
⭐️ We won three Student Keystone awards and...
⭐️ ...We're launching a new podcast with @inquirer.com on the MOVE bombing in honor of its 40th anniversary!

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