Northeast Philadelphia Democrat emphasizes the need for a solution to police officer shortages in the city.
By Anthony Hennen
Ben Mannes: Rising crime’s impact on the midterm elections
Will crime rates become a referendum on the job performance of Josh Shapiro and John Fetterman as they work to become the keystone state’s next Governor and U.S. Senator?
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Con-VINCE-ing data: Investigator says federal funds were spent without UD council approval, violating home-rule charter
Outside financial investigation suggests wrongdoing by the Keffer administration; they push back with accusations of racism and partisanship.
By Todd Shepherd
R. Seth Williams: The majority-minority defense
Krasner’s holier-than-thou defense of his actions rings false as Philadelphians live in fear of crime and violence.
By R. Seth Williams
Another judge excoriates Krasner and team, sanctions him on candor issues
Federal judge says DA’s office lied about contacting a victim’s family before attempting to reduce a murderer’s sentence.
By Todd Shepherd
Man accused of multiple Bucks County carjackings slipped in and out of Philly custody in 2022
Philadelphia’s revolving-door justice system led to an eight-month crime spree across two counties.
By Todd Shepherd
National Republican committee presses Fetterman on employment of convicted murderers
A GOP spokeswoman says it reflects the Democrat’s “long record of being soft on crime.” The Fetterman campaign called the attack “a new low.”
From The Editors
Man accused of multiple rapes in Philadelphia was paroled in 2020 on gun charge from 2019
Arrested for illegally possessing a firearm as a felon, Kyle Dennison was set loose after just a few months in prison.
By Todd Shepherd
General Assembly Candidate Spotlight: Crime
As we wrap up week five of our Candidate Spotlight Series, nominees for Pennsylvania General Assembly discuss policing and prosecutions.
From The Editors
Congressional Candidate Spotlight: Crime
Pennsylvania’s nominees for U.S. Congress outline their plans to curb violent crime in their districts.
From The Editors