I’ve been critical of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner here. But in the interest of fairness, after I interviewed two […]
Jeff Cole: Reporting on death and guns
The call came on a Friday evening around 11 into the emergency room at Saint Francis Hospital in Connecticut’s capital, […]
Deadlier than the O.K. Corral — South Philly’s modern-day shootout
Perhaps the most famous and deadly shootout in America was the 1881 gunfight at the OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, […]
Patty-Pat Kozlowski: The ‘Summertime’ of the ’90s song is now a distant memory
Drums, please! The year is 1991 and DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince released the epitome of what it […]
Larry Miller: Lots of talk, but little action on gun crime in Philadelphia
Since Larry Krasner took office, over 2,500 people have been slain. They did not need to die.
By Larry Miller
Ben Mannes: Details emerge about suspect in Southwest Philly mass shooting
Could escalating and dramatized rhetoric be radicalizing those suffering from emotional health crises to the point of murder?
By A. Benjamin Mannes
State police warn of sharp rise in Philadelphia interstate shootings
Road rage is on the rise, officials say.
By Anthony Hennen
Paul Davis: Mayor Kenney’s latest order is a futile and stupid gesture
Kenney wishes to be seen as doing something, but what he’s done will have no effect on the violence sweeping the city.
By Paul Davis
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
Senatorial Candidate Spotlight: Crime
As our Candidate Spotlight Series ramps up with week five, Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman outline their plans to support effective policing.
From The Editors