The seemingly endless run of violent incidents don’t reflect a country divided — they reflect a country gone mad.
By Andy Bloom
Zero to 6,000 in sixteen weeks: Philly car thefts continue to accelerate
The city is on pace to surpass 20,000 car thefts in 2023.
By Todd Shepherd
Ben Mannes: Special purpose agencies can’t keep up with rampant, unprosecuted, violent crime
Philadelphia’s permissive prosecution policies created a “revolving door” criminal justice system that has an outsized impact on smaller forces like the SEPTA and Temple Police.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
R. Seth Williams: Someone finally said it — the emperor has no clothes
Councilmember Cindy Bass said out loud what so many are thinking: that Larry Krasner should enforce the law.
By R. Seth Williams
Paul Davis: Military veterans as armed guards can help ensure school safety
Like the advertisements stated some years ago, “Hire a Vet.”
By Paul Davis
Delco’s George W. Hill prison tallies third suicide in last ten months
The county has released precious little information about any of the three incidents.
By Todd Shepherd
Paul Davis: Ask any cop — Larry Krasner is soft on crime
Police officers question the DA’s commitment to stopping crime.
By Paul Davis
Delco inmate’s death ruled a ‘delayed’ homicide
Along with two suicides at the prison in 2022, this latest death marks the third incident in which the county is refusing to divulge any details.
By Todd Shepherd
Ben Mannes: Philadelphia’s “Driving Equity” law — one year later
While Philadelphia politicians celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Driving Equality law, statistics show a sharp increase in hit-and-run accidents while police traffic stops decline
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Paul Davis: Burglary — the silent crime
A retired New York Police Captain advises businesses on how to prevent burglary.
By Paul Davis