Hundreds Gather for 'No Kings' Rallies Across Northeast Philadelphia

Local activists and political candidates voice opposition to perceived authoritarian actions by the Trump administration.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:04pm

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Hundreds of people attended a series of 'No Kings' rallies held across Northeast Philadelphia on Saturday, with speakers criticizing the Trump administration's policies and warning against authoritarian tendencies. The rallies, organized by groups like the 215 People's Alliance and Philadelphia Neighborhood Network, took place at several locations including Susquehanna and Verree roads, Northwood Park, and Martins Mill Road and Tabor Avenue.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' rallies reflect growing concerns among some Philadelphia residents about the direction of the Trump presidency, with critics accusing the administration of overreach and a power grab. The events highlight the political polarization in the region and the desire of Trump's opponents to organize and voice their opposition through public demonstrations.

The details

At the largest rally, held at Susquehanna and Verree, over 200 people gathered to hear speakers denounce the Trump administration. Smaller rallies at other Northeast Philadelphia locations drew crowds ranging from 50 to over 100 people. Speakers at the events included Democratic legislative candidate Rob Gurtcheff, attorney Aliza Shatzman, and activists Melissa Robbins and Melanie Silva. They criticized the administration's policies on issues like voting rights, federal employee protections, and immigration.

  • The 'No Kings' rallies took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Rob Gurtcheff

A Democratic candidate challenging state Rep. Martina White.

Melissa Robbins

A U.S. Army veteran and activist who spoke at the rallies.

215 People's Alliance

A local activist group that organized one of the 'No Kings' rallies.

Philadelphia Neighborhood Network

A community organization that co-organized one of the 'No Kings' rallies.

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What’s next

The rallies were intended to raise awareness and galvanize opposition to the Trump administration's policies ahead of the 2026 elections. Organizers say they plan to continue holding similar events in the coming months.

The takeaway

The 'No Kings' rallies reflect the deep political divisions in the Philadelphia region, with Trump's opponents organizing to voice their concerns about the administration's perceived authoritarian tendencies. The events highlight the grassroots resistance to the president's agenda and the determination of his critics to mobilize and make their voices heard.