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Crime

R. Seth Williams: Poor black and brown communities suffer the most under Krasner

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022
R. Seth Williams
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Larry Krasner is not a racist but his refusal to enforce the law in African American black communities has an equally destructive impact on the residents. 

By R. Seth Williams

Justice System

R. Seth Williams: Dear Krasner, Tell the truth or keep my name out your mouth

June 14, 2022June 15, 2022
R. Seth Williams
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An open letter to the Philadelphia District Attorney.
By R. Seth Williams

Law Enforcement

Basewitz + Snitzer: Want to reduce crime? Let’s start by respecting police work

May 25, 2022June 4, 2022
Alan Basewitz and Paul Snitzer
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No amount of policy-making or lamenting rising violence in cities like Philadelphia will allow the police to do their jobs. We must respect and re-valorize the work of everyday officers.
By Alan Basewitz and Paul Snitzer

Immigration

Dr. Mehmet Oz: Protecting Pennsylvanians starts at our borders

May 5, 2022June 16, 2022
Mehmet Oz
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Joe Biden’s disastrous border crisis has now turned every state across our country into a border state — including Pennsylvania.
By Dr. Mehmet Oz

Justice System

New Delco warden hails from one of Pa.’s most troubled prisons

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022
Todd Shepherd

As the Delaware County prison is entering a new era, its new warden just left a jail in Western PA that was overwhelmed by accusations, lawsuits, and negative press.
By Todd Shepherd

Law Enforcement

Paul Davis: Is there a war on cops?

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022
Paul Davis

Nearly every Philly cop I speak to says there is. I sought further answers from State Senator Mike Regan.
By Paul Davis

Crime

Jeff Hurvitz: Police delay times are a symptom of a larger problem

February 27, 2022February 27, 2022
Jeff Hurvitz

Fewer police means more crime.
By Jeff Hurvitz

News

Pennsylvania sounds alarm on unemployment fraud schemes

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022
Victor Skinner

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry is warning residents about “increasingly aggressive and sophisticated schemes” to steal unemployment compensation benefits.
By Victor Skinner

Crime

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

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021
Linda Stein
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“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

Health

Sen. Mike Regan: Legalization of adult-use marijuana is inevitable

October 5, 2021December 7, 2021
Sen. Mike Regan
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It’s time for Pennsylvania to legalize adult-use marijuana, and in doing so improve the safety, state, and opportunities of our neighborhoods. Change is coming – let’s leverage it for good.
By Sen. Mike Regan

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