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Crime

Paul Davis: A most violent weekend — and the firearms preemption laws

September 22, 2023September 21, 2023
Paul Davis

The city goes to court once more to limit gun rights, but the guns used in crimes are almost all illegal already.
By Paul Davis

Municipal Government

Christine Flowers: The collapse of everything

June 13, 2023June 13, 2023
Christine Flowers
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Bridges, hopes, and leadership are all falling apart in Philadelphia.
By Christine Flowers

Municipal Government

Tom Stliglich: Farewell to Jim Kenney

June 9, 2023June 8, 2023
Tom Stliglich
Politics

Two Phila. city councilmembers calls for Mayor Kenney’s resignation after job remarks

July 5, 2022July 7, 2022
Todd Shepherd
1

Although the mayor said “I’ll be happy when I’m not mayor” on Monday, he apologized and walked those remarks back on Tuesday.
By Todd Shepherd

Crime

Ben Mannes: Was the South Street shooting preventable?

June 10, 2022June 13, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes

Video evidence has emerged showing a robust police presence before shots rang out.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

Op-Ed

Tim Hartman: Kenney vs. Krasner, the heavyweight fight!

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021
Tim Hartman
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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and District Attorney Larry Krasner have been, shall we say… less than friendly to each other lately?

Municipal Government

Terry Tracy: Protecting the commons, art, and the public trust

June 22, 2020April 19, 2021
Terry Tracy
2

As the citizens are the direct beneficiaries of the public art – whether affirmation of our civic pride or warnings of our civic failures – when government abdicates its responsibility as trustee, the governed are duty-bound to protect collective cultural heritage.
By Terry Tracy

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