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Philly voters worry of crime, but are wary to embrace ‘tough’ approach

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023
Anthony Hennen

Two-thirds of respondents to a recent survey said the city does not have enough police officers.
By Anthony Hennen

Drugs

Southeastern Dems split on notion of ‘safe injection’ sites in Philadelphia

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023
Todd Shepherd
1

Democratic Senator Christine Tartaglione proposes a statewide ban. Fellow Dems in Philadelphia and Berks County support the sites.

By Todd Shepherd

Crime

Crime up double digits in all suburban counties bordering Philly from 2021 to ‘22

May 23, 2023May 29, 2023
Todd Shepherd
4

Suburban crime has risen at a much steeper pace than in the rest of the commonwealth.
By Todd Shepherd

Politics

Andy Bloom: How democracy dies

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023
Andy Bloom
14

After the Durham Report, we must shatter the FBI into a thousand pieces.
By Andy Bloom

Crime

State police warn of sharp rise in Philadelphia interstate shootings

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023
Anthony Hennen

Road rage is on the rise, officials say.
By Anthony Hennen

Crime

Suburban law enforcement officials agree: crime is on the rise

May 19, 2023May 18, 2023
Liv DeMarco
3

Lawlessness has increased, driven by the sense of impunity criminals feel just across the county line in Philadelphia, officials say.
By Olivia DeMarco

Crime

Paul Davis: From China, with love

May 18, 2023May 16, 2023
Paul Davis
4

China plays a big role in America’s deadliest drug trade.
By Paul Davis

Crime

As two inmates escape from a Philadelphia prison, deeper problems come to light

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023
A. Benjamin Mannes
3

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

Crime

Christine Flowers: Subway violence isn’t just a New York problem

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
Christine Flowers
9

Our cities and their public transit systems are suffering from a crime problem that has nothing to do with race.
By Christine Flowers

2A

Andy Bloom: Assault weapon bans make people feel better, but won’t make things better

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023
Andy Bloom

Previous bans let politicians feel like they were doing something, but failed to make a difference in reducing violent crime.
By Andy Bloom

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