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Delco governments stay silent on details of inmate who died by ‘delayed homicide’

June 9, 2023June 12, 2023
Todd Shepherd
2

The inmate’s name was learned not because county officials shared it, but because documents obtained by a Right-to-Know request disclosed it.
By Todd Shepherd

Crime

Drew Murray: Trickle-up crime is killing my community

February 22, 2022March 2, 2022
Drew Murray
17

Larry Krasner’s policies have created trickle-up criminality, and this rippling of violent crime is causing havoc in Philadelphia and beyond.
By Drew Murray

State Politics

Sen. Jake Corman: It’s time to impeach Larry Krasner

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022
Sen. Jake Corman
1

The state House of Representatives must begin the impeachment process against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.
By Sen. Jake Corman

Crime

Thom Nickels: What Philadelphia was like the last time it had a 500 murder year

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021
Thom Nickels
4

Philadelphia’s murder rate is now worse than it was in 1990. Here is one Philly writer’s account of what the state of crime looked like three decades ago.
By Thom Nickels

Crime

Law enforcement pros condemn Krasner’s ‘willful blindness’ on Philly violence

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021
Linda Stein
4

“He’s ignorant. He’s arrogant. He’s just been doing what he wants to do and now the people are starting to wake up and starting to call him out.”
By Linda Stein

Crime

Patty-Pat Kozlowski: In Philadelphia, every week is Shark Week

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021
Patty-Pat Kozlowski
2

Until Philadelphia’s elected officials start taking senseless, spiking violence seriously, every week will be Shark Week.
By Patty-Pat Kozlowski

Crime

Jeff Hurvitz: Broad & Olney – A window into Philadelphia crime

October 13, 2021October 19, 2021
Jeff Hurvitz
16

What can the Broad Street and Olney Avenue intersection tell us about a troubling rise in violent crime and the crumbling of law and order in Philadelphia?
By Jeff Hurvitz

Crime

Martina White: Progressive politics have made Philadelphia the nation’s murder capital

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021
State Rep. Martina White
2

A focus on progressive policies and inaction from Democrat leaders has led to Philadelphia leading in homicides. Unless electeds prioritize the lives of citizens, the city will continue to be a playground for violent criminals.
By State Rep. Martina White

Crime

Gabe Kaminsky: When will PA mayors wake up to the crime crisis?

September 3, 2021September 3, 2021
Gabe Kaminsky
2

As violent crime skyrockets in Pennsylvania, many are unsure if Democrat leaders are capable of maintaining law and order. Now, criticism against these electeds is intensifying.
By Gabe Kaminsky

Municipal Government

The Editors: Once again, DelCo D.A. Jack Stollsteimer outshines Larry Krasner

August 29, 2021August 30, 2021
The Editors
4

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

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Op-Ed

Thom Nickels: Writing the book on music in Philly

Thom Nickels: Writing the book on music in Philly

schedule November 21 2025
ink_pen Thom Nickels

What do you do with a 362-page anthology of music biographies? You look up your favorite musicians and study the […]

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