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Crime

Philly’s crime surge puts suburban voters on edge — and is affecting their decisions

October 27, 2022November 6, 2022
Todd Shepherd
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The Bucks County district attorney and the public safety director for Bensalem both said Philadelphia’s reform philosophy is impacting their jurisdictions.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Pennsylvania governor vetoes bill to limit parole for violent offenders

October 7, 2022October 5, 2022
Anthony Hennen

Over the weekend, Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed a bill approved by the General Assembly that would prohibit premature release of a prisoner that has committed a violent offense while imprisoned.
By Anthony Hennen

Crime

Committee testimony highlights conviction rate drop under Krasner

October 4, 2022October 3, 2022
Marco Cerino

Testimony before the House Select Committee investigating crime in Philadelphia turned away from personal stories and toward data and policy Friday.
By Marco Cerino

Crime

R. Seth Williams: When it comes to prevention, progressive politicians are all talk

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022
R. Seth Williams
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“They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Mark 2:17
by R. Seth Williams

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

Civic Culture

Dr. Mehmet Oz: Liberty — Pennsylvania’s past and future

July 4, 2022July 4, 2022
Mehmet Oz
2

There isn’t anywhere in this great nation where the spirit of America shines brighter than the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
By Dr. Mehmet Oz

Justice System

R. Seth Williams: Krasner puts ideology over duty in pursuing phony innocence claims

June 7, 2022June 14, 2022
R. Seth Williams
7

The current district attorney lets his ego come before public safety and the adversarial system of justice.
By R. Seth Williams

Election

Kyle Sammin: Progressives vs. moderates in Philly primaries shows ideological movement in the Democratic Party

June 1, 2022June 5, 2022
Kyle Sammin
1

Center-left and far-left squared off in hard-fought primaries, with mixed results.
By Kyle Sammin

State Politics

Thom Nickels: I ran for Republican Committeeperson. Here’s how it went.

May 20, 2022May 27, 2022
Thom Nickels
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Thom Nickels was among the many who registered from Democrat to Republican in 2020. Now, he’s turning his passion into action.
By Thom Nickels

Justice System

Ben Mannes: Who is investigating Larry Krasner?

May 18, 2022May 31, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
3

Krasner’s tax delinquency raises more serious questions regarding possible criminal campaign finance activities. But are the State Attorney General or United States Attorney’s office even investigating?
By A. Benjamin Mannes

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