Philly DA Larry Krasner’s office is mum on numerous employees — including high-level advisors to the District Attorney — whose ethical and legal woes have made headlines.
By The Editors
Chris Comisac: Gov. Wolf has worn out his welcome
Gov. Wolf’s new efforts to force Pennsylvania students to wear masks are just another instance of fearful leadership. It’s clear that he’s in over his head, and it’s safe to say he’s overstayed his welcome as governor.
By Chris Comisac
The Editors: Once again, DelCo D.A. Jack Stollsteimer outshines Larry Krasner
DelCo District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer’s success has left his Philadelphia counterpart Larry Krasner in a tough spot, as many say the former’s “soft-on-crime” policies have led to a skyrocketing homicide rate. He isn’t shy about saying that Krasner hasn’t called him for advice.
By The Editors
Citing pension, some see ‘sweetheart deal’ in Shapiro’s Davidson case
Details of the recent case involving Rep. Margo Davison help shed light on why the Delaware County State Representative was allowed to keep her pension.
By Bradley Vasoli
Poll flashes warning signs on Democrat-only “infrastructure” bill
As Democrats contemplate a three-to-four trillion dollar “human infrastructure” bill to add to a bipartisan infrastructure bill, a national poll shows significant vulnerability in key swing Congressional Districts.
By Joe Silverstein
Ben Mannes: Former police officials, now candidates, debunk the left’s efforts to defund the police
The recent campaigns of two high-profile former police officers could represent voters rejecting “defund the police” and favoring more balanced criminal justice policies.
By Ben Mannes
Rep. Davidson of Upper Darby resigns after charges of theft from state
The long serving Democrat representative has had a checkered past, including a hit-and-run while driving without a license, but has now resigned in the face of charges of theft from the state.
By Todd Shepherd
Krasner undermining murder conviction at Pa. Supreme Court, critics say
Philly DA Larry Krasner’s office has suddenly contradicted their own arguments in a decades-long murder trial after the case reached the commonwealth’s highest court. Critics say it “doesn’t make any logical sense whatsoever.”
By Todd Shepherd
Delco legal expenses nearly triple since 2019
In 2019, the county spent $402,113 on legal costs from outside attorneys or law firms. After the partisan control of the county changed in 2020, legal fees rose to $1.14 million, and are set to surpass $1.2 million this year.
By Todd Shepherd
Christine Flowers: Biden’s ‘Jim Crow’ insults fly in face of facts
President Biden’s accusations that Pennsylvanians abide in a “Jim Crow” state are unfounded and twisted, argues Christine Flowers. Even worse, they distract from efforts to unite a troubled nation.
By Christine Flowers