Two-thirds of respondents to a recent survey said the city does not have enough police officers.
By Anthony Hennen
Crime up double digits in all suburban counties bordering Philly from 2021 to ‘22
Suburban crime has risen at a much steeper pace than in the rest of the commonwealth.
By Todd Shepherd
State police warn of sharp rise in Philadelphia interstate shootings
Road rage is on the rise, officials say.
By Anthony Hennen
Suburban law enforcement officials agree: crime is on the rise
Lawlessness has increased, driven by the sense of impunity criminals feel just across the county line in Philadelphia, officials say.
By Olivia DeMarco
Paul Davis: From China, with love
China plays a big role in America’s deadliest drug trade.
By Paul Davis
As two inmates escape from a Philadelphia prison, deeper problems come to light
The escape of two inmates — one charged with four homicides — comes just one week after the correctional officers’ union held a unanimous vote of no confidence in Commissioner Blanche Carney.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Christine Flowers: Subway violence isn’t just a New York problem
Our cities and their public transit systems are suffering from a crime problem that has nothing to do with race.
By Christine Flowers
Charges filed in Delco against former Scanlon staffer and former Trainer mayoral candidate
Charges have been filed after a months-long investigation by the Delaware County District Attorney’s office.
By Todd Shepherd
Beth Ann Rosica: School violence grows across the region
Big city disorder dominates the headlines, but parents report that the problem is more widespread.
By Beth Ann Rosica
Convicted murderer appointed to Montgomery County Prison Board of Inspectors by Democrats is back in jail
Commissioner Val Arkoosh supported Vernon Steed for his “lived experience” and got him approved in a party-line vote.
By Linda Stein