In attempting to silence and impoverish Stu Bykofsky, who worked there for forty years, the Inquirer appears vindictive and cruel.
by A. Benjamin Mannes
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh struggle to fill open police positions
As violence soars, Pennsylvania’s largest cities have trouble finding new law enforcement officers.
By Anthony Hennen
Paul Davis: It’s Your Funeral
Major Kensington drug boss sentenced to prison for distributing narcotics labeled ‘Funeral’
By Paul Davis
Ben Mannes: Rising crime is a referendum on identity politics
Skyrocketing violent crime rates from Philadelphia to Yeadon serve as an indictment of senior public safety appointments made through the lens of identity politics.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Craig Snyder: My favorite mistake
The resounding defeat of nearly all major MAGA candidates is an exaltation of the resilience of American democracy.
By Craig Snyder
Moms in the Middle Podcast: Lockdowns and mental health issues go hand-in-hand
Covid lockdowns made children’s mental health challenges worse — including gender dysphoria.
by Clarice Schillinger and Beth Ann Rosica
Pennsylvania House votes to impeach Krasner
The 107-85 vote in favor of impeachment fell largely along party lines.
By Anthony Hennen
Former state sen. Sabatina Jr. settles long-running defamation suit against Rep. Kevin Boyle
The defamation and slander lawsuit Sabatina pressed on Boyle ended after four years, but the grudges are likely to live on.
By Todd Shepherd
Thom Nickels: Strawberry Mansion and the Krasner Effect
Nothing is sacred and no one is safe when the DA’s top concern is no longer stopping crime.
by Thom Nickels
Paul Davis: Too many Philly cops are saying, “Exit, stage left!”
Faced with a hostile mayor and district attorney, Philly cops are defunding themselves.
By Paul Davis