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Crime

Arrests in Philadelphia nosedive while reported incidents increased over last five years

July 12, 2023July 21, 2023
Todd Shepherd and A. Benjamin Mannes
2

Reported crime is up, arrests are down. Experts disagree on the cause.
By Todd Shepherd and A. Benjamin Mannes

Crime

Philadelphia wants harsher penalties for illegal dirt bikes than state allows

June 15, 2023June 15, 2023
Anthony Hennen

The state’s lower fines do not deter lawbreakers, Rep. Ed Neilson said.
By Anthony Hennen

Crime

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

October 27, 2022November 6, 2022
Todd Shepherd
1

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
3

“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

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Op-Ed

Thom Nickels: Sell the mansions, but keep the beauty of the church

Thom Nickels: Sell the mansions, but keep the beauty of the church

schedule June 13 2025
ink_pen Thom Nickels

It was former Catholic Archbishop Chaput who made the brave but not entirely unexpected move in 2012 when he announced […]

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