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A. Benjamin Mannes: How to get away with murder in Philadelphia

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021
A. Benjamin Mannes

Murders hit their highest number in Philadelphia since 1990 last year. The mayor, police commissioner, district attorney and media establishment seem more concerned with controlling the narrative than addressing the problem.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

Civic Culture

Dan Pearson: It’s time for conservatives to wake up to reality on race and policing

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020
Dan Pearson
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Instead of letting the unrest we are witnessing linger and metastasize, it is time for action to change how policing works in America.
By Dan Pearson

B+L Investigates

Todd Shepherd: As crime sweeps Philly, cops watch for suburban spillover

July 14, 2020July 21, 2020
Todd Shepherd

Suburban police are watching warily as crime spikes in Philadelphia — and expect it to ripple out into their jurisdictions as well.
By Todd Shepherd

Media Bias

A. Benjamin Mannes: Media silence as murders surge in Philly

July 9, 2020December 15, 2020
A. Benjamin Mannes
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As murder rates surge to epidemic proportions in Philadelphia, our media corps seems more motivated by moving statues than reducing deaths.
By Benjamin Mannes

Housing

Stu Bykofsky: No, ‘no cop zone’ in Philly

July 7, 2020July 11, 2020
Stu Bykofsky

Mayor Jim Kenney or Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw should give the order to reclaim the Von Colln sign and establish authority at the political encampment on the Parkway.
By Stu Bykofsky

B+L Investigates

Todd Shepherd: Philly PD providing extra security to some city council members

June 10, 2020December 15, 2020
Todd Shepherd

While most of City Council stays silent as law enforcement are vilified — and signs off on bills to prevent police funding increases — the vast majority of members are receiving private police protection.
By Todd Shepherd

Civic Culture

Albert Eisenberg: The protest image I can’t get out of my mind

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020
Albert Eisenberg
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Amidst the wreckage and chaos and a head-turning week for Philadelphia residents and our nation, one image stands out from the rest.
By Albert Eisenberg

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