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Crime

Larry Miller: Lots of talk, but little action on gun crime in Philadelphia

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023
Larry Miller
10

Since Larry Krasner took office, over 2,500 people have been slain. They did not need to die.
By Larry Miller

Crime

As two inmates escape from a Philadelphia prison, deeper problems come to light

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023
A. Benjamin Mannes
3

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

Crime

Ben Mannes: Examining the root cause for the murder of Temple Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald

February 19, 2023February 20, 2023
A. Benjamin Mannes
15

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

Crime

Patty-Pat Kozlowski: A love letter to Philly, from a criminal

October 13, 2022October 11, 2022
Patty-Pat Kozlowski
17

Why, Mayor Kenney, do you think signing an executive order would stop criminals from carrying guns? The bad guys don’t listen to you.
By Patty-Pat Kozlowski

Crime

Paul Davis: Mayor Kenney’s latest order is a futile and stupid gesture

October 7, 2022October 11, 2022
Paul Davis
3

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

Law Enforcement

R. Seth Williams: Progressive myths or reality-based solutions

July 18, 2022July 19, 2022
R. Seth Williams

Real-world results are more important than political orthodoxy in keeping Philadelphia safe.
By R. Seth Williams

Crime

Jeff Hurvitz: Parkway shooting shows Philadelphia’s failure of leadership

July 7, 2022July 6, 2022
Jeff Hurvitz
3

Kenney and Krasner are unwilling or unable to stop the city’s decay.
By Jeff Hurvitz

Municipal Government

Christine Flowers: Philly’s mayor looks forward to leaving mess he created

July 6, 2022July 7, 2022
Christine Flowers
11

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

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

Media

Albert Eisenberg: Two cheers for Philly Mayor Jim Kenney

June 30, 2022July 12, 2022
Albert Eisenberg
5

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

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