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Crime

Temple University re-engaging with Philly Police after student murder, despite embrace of “defund” movement

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021
Todd Shepherd
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Temple U. will seek more police patrols after a student was murdered near campus. But in 2020, the university was cutting some of its support for the police department.
By Todd Shepherd

From The Editors

The Editors: A case study in one Krasner failure

March 10, 2022March 11, 2022
The Editors
8

Samuel Collington was gunned down in North Philadelphia by a suspect who was roaming free, despite a separate carjacking months earlier. Larry Krasner’s office could have done more to prevent it from happening.
By The Editors at Broad + Liberty

Government

Matozzo + Riboni: A public bank is antithetical to Pennsylvania’s history and traditions

March 1, 2022March 7, 2022
Matozzo and Riboni
0

A public bank flies in the face of legal precedent.
By Christian Matozzo and Lorenzo Riboni

Culture

Leslie Sattler: The Daily Wire’s latest thriller is a bone-chilling redemption story

February 19, 2022February 22, 2022
Leslie Sattler
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“Shut In” proves that the silver screen doesn’t belong to only one side of the political spectrum. The following is a spoiler-free review.
By Leslie Sattler

State Politics

Sen. Jake Corman: It’s time to impeach Larry Krasner

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022
Sen. Jake Corman
1

The state House of Representatives must begin the impeachment process against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.
By Sen. Jake Corman

From The Editors

The Editors: Krasner and city must list forensic technologies he claims will curb homicide crisis

January 19, 2022January 27, 2022
The Editors
3

We’re calling Larry Krasner’s bluff. The district attorney must either list “the forensics” needed to ensure our safety or take accountability for Philly’s crisis of crime.
By The Editors

Crime

Krasner blames gun prosecution failures on stop-and-frisk policing

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022
Todd Shepherd
0

Philadelphia’s district attorney says decades of “stop-and-frisk” policing have led to a downturn in witnesses being willing to testify in active gun cases.
By Todd Shepherd

Crime

Ben Mannes: As radical criminal justice policies result in record murders, where’s the bully pulpit?

January 11, 2022February 22, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
1

Last year was the deadliest year in Philadelphia’s 340-year history. What is notably absent is any sense of accountability by the political leaders charged with keeping us safe.
By Ben Mannes

News

Skyrocketing expenses for Hero Thrill Show questioned by some first responders

December 14, 2021December 24, 2021
Todd Shepherd
3

As attendance has slumped for the charity show that funds scholarships for the children of deceased first responders, the nonprofit pays hundreds of thousands in unexplained legal fees and rent.
By Todd Shepherd

News

Nutter on homicide crisis: “I wish some of these woke people would go back to sleep.”

December 14, 2021December 24, 2021
Kyle Sammin
4

The former Philadelphia mayor has not receded into the background after publishing a scathing op-ed criticizing District Attorney Larry Krasner.
By Kyle Sammin

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