Since Larry Krasner took office, over 2,500 people have been slain. They did not need to die.
By Larry Miller
As two inmates escape from a Philadelphia prison, deeper problems come to light
The escape of two inmates — one charged with four homicides — comes just one week after the correctional officers’ union held a unanimous vote of no confidence in Commissioner Blanche Carney.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Ben Mannes: Examining the root cause for the murder of Temple Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald
How the radically soft-on-crime policies of the mayor, district attorney, and police commissioner have made the city a destination for criminals.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
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
R. Seth Williams: Progressive myths or reality-based solutions
Real-world results are more important than political orthodoxy in keeping Philadelphia safe.
By R. Seth Williams
Jeff Hurvitz: Parkway shooting shows Philadelphia’s failure of leadership
Kenney and Krasner are unwilling or unable to stop the city’s decay.
By Jeff Hurvitz
Christine Flowers: Philly’s mayor looks forward to leaving mess he created
Philadelphia’s mayor has very publicly, albeit poignantly, made clear his desire to slump back into a private life he never actually had.
By Christine Flowers
Two Phila. city councilmembers calls for Mayor Kenney’s resignation after job remarks
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
Albert Eisenberg: Two cheers for Philly Mayor Jim Kenney
While other elected officials feel themselves unaccountable to press requests, Philly Mayor Jim Kenney leads an office that regularly replies on time, even to controversial issues. In our city, that deserves some praise.
By Albert Eisenberg