Congress and the states need to focus on the most effective practices to curb gun violence. That’s the first step in keeping our streets from becoming killing fields.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Upper Darby Councilwoman alleges harassment following contentious council meeting
Wagner filed a police report after allegedly being followed to her car and threatened following a meeting that the council quickly adjourned over a dispute regarding the chief administrative officer.
By Todd Shepherd
Eight Philadelphia city workers charged in $300,000 unemployment scheme
The city workers received tens of thousands in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits to which they were not entitled.
By Anthony Hennen
Philly Democrats remain largely silent on Krasner non-prosecution stance for illegal guns
Most elected officials chose not to respond to Broad + Liberty’s query on their stance on the DA and his position that he and his office “do not believe that arresting people and convicting them for illegal gun possession is a viable strategy to reduce shootings.”
By Todd Shepherd
R. Seth Williams: Dear Krasner, Tell the truth or keep my name out your mouth
An open letter to the Philadelphia District Attorney.
By R. Seth Williams
Ben Mannes: Was the South Street shooting preventable?
Video evidence has emerged showing a robust police presence before shots rang out.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
R. Seth Williams: Krasner puts ideology over duty in pursuing phony innocence claims
The current district attorney lets his ego come before public safety and the adversarial system of justice.
By R. Seth Williams
Zeoli Show: Councilman Squilla discusses curfew options for South Street in wake of Saturday’s mass shooting
In the wake of Saturday’s shooting on South Street, radio host Rich Zeoli probes Councilman Mark Squilla for solutions to Philly’s rampant crime issue.
Transcribed by Todd Shepherd
R. Seth Williams: Pennsylvania should end life without parole
Pennsylvania all but eliminated the chance to reward lifers’ rehabilitation — we should restore it.
By R. Seth Williams
Thom Nickels: An interview with Dorothe Ernest
This interview with Dorothy Ernest, mother of the victim, was conducted earlier this year. The full interview will be included in the author’s book, Murder in Philadelphia: The Death of Kimberly Ernest.
By Thom Nickels