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Day: January 7, 2021

Crime

Parents of slain 7-year-old Philadelphia boy speak out about Krasner’s policies

January 7, 2021March 8, 2021
Todd Shepherd

The parents of Zamar Jones, killed at 7, say that their son’s killer would have been off the streets had Philly D.A. Larry Krasner not reduced a felony gun charge in 2019.
By Todd Shepherd

Crime

Linda A. Kerns: Krasner’s decarceration fascination contributes to Philly’s skyrocketing murder rate

January 7, 2021January 19, 2021
Linda A. Kerns
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While the Philadelphia district attorney has been celebrating reduced incarcerations, murders in the city have increased every year of his tenure.
By Linda A. Kerns

Politics

Terry Williamson: Remembering Governor Dick Thornburgh, Pennsylvania’s steady hand

January 7, 2021January 7, 2021
Terry Williamson
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Governor Dick Thornburgh — or just Dick to his speechwriter Terry Williamson — passed on December 31st after a long life of service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and his country.
By Terry Williamson

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