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Day: February 13, 2025

Crime

Ben Mannes: Not so fast — violent crime is up even as murders are down

February 13, 2025February 12, 2025
A. Benjamin Mannes
3

People may be lulled into a false sense of security as Philadelphia’s murder rate dropped sharply over the last year, but violent crime is up nearly 50 percent.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

State Politics

Ward blasts Shapiro’s big-spending budget, mocks his social-media entourage

February 13, 2025February 12, 2025
Linda Stein
1

Gov. Josh Shapiro portrays himself as a governor who gets stuff done. Republican Senate Pro Tempore Kim Ward disagrees. “I […]

Politics

David Reel: Change in the cabinet

February 13, 2025February 12, 2025
David Reel

Well before and since his swearing in on January 20, President Trump has been moving aggressively to secure Senate approval […]

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editors: Protecting Medicare Advantage

February 13, 2025February 12, 2025
Teresa Bryant
1

With American seniors already struggling in the face of high prices, one would think Washington policymakers would do everything possible […]

Op-Ed

Terry Fitzpatrick: Democrats need a reset on energy policy

Terry Fitzpatrick: Democrats need a reset on energy policy

schedule July 16 2025
ink_pen Terry Fitzpatrick

In the aftermath of their election losses last year, Democrats are searching for ways to refocus on the kitchen table […]

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