Wagner filed a police report after allegedly being followed to her car and threatened following a meeting that the council quickly adjourned over a dispute regarding the chief administrative officer.
By Todd Shepherd
Eight Philadelphia city workers charged in $300,000 unemployment scheme
The city workers received tens of thousands in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits to which they were not entitled.
By Anthony Hennen
Philly Democrats remain largely silent on Krasner non-prosecution stance for illegal guns
Most elected officials chose not to respond to Broad + Liberty’s query on their stance on the DA and his position that he and his office “do not believe that arresting people and convicting them for illegal gun possession is a viable strategy to reduce shootings.”
By Todd Shepherd
Ben Mannes: Was the South Street shooting preventable?
Video evidence has emerged showing a robust police presence before shots rang out.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Zeoli Show: Councilman Squilla discusses curfew options for South Street in wake of Saturday’s mass shooting
In the wake of Saturday’s shooting on South Street, radio host Rich Zeoli probes Councilman Mark Squilla for solutions to Philly’s rampant crime issue.
Transcribed by Todd Shepherd
R. Seth Williams: Pennsylvania should end life without parole
Pennsylvania all but eliminated the chance to reward lifers’ rehabilitation — we should restore it.
By R. Seth Williams
Thom Nickels: An interview with Dorothe Ernest
This interview with Dorothy Ernest, mother of the victim, was conducted earlier this year. The full interview will be included in the author’s book, Murder in Philadelphia: The Death of Kimberly Ernest.
By Thom Nickels
Now under government management, Delco prison backtracks on transparency by making staffing levels secret
The transparency backtrack comes just as the county has retaken management control of the prison after nearly three decades of being run by a large private prison company.
By Todd Shepherd
Dan Cirucci and Lisa Simon: Philadelphia’s plummeting reputation is hindering its comeback after Covid
Philadelphia’s brand is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.
By Dan Cirucci and Lisa Simon
State pressure on Philly mayor to reduce gun violence
State Senator Art Haywood staged a sit-in at Philadelphia City Hall when Mayor Jim Kenney ignored his requests to meet.
By Anthony Hennen