Law Enforcement
Politics
On day one of hearings to impeach Larry Krasner, mothers of homicide victims share testimony
Crime victims’ families told of grief and trauma followed by inaction and confusion due to lack of an adequate city response.
Philadelphia
Policy
Jim Kenney’s ban on guns in parks, rec centers criticized as ‘meaningless’ amid state’s firearms laws
Even those with permits to carry could be charged with trespassing – or worse – if caught with guns in city parks.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Wolf’s Marijuana Pardon Project seeks to reduce recidivism, grant second chances
Clean Slate advocates and lawmakers are pushing for criminal justice reform, improving paths for re-entry after incarceration.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Two children per classroom will lose a parent or sibling before age 18, experts say
State panel reports gun violence, overdoses and suicide are affecting children and youth more than ever before.
Capitol Beat
Politics
House votes to hold Krasner in contempt for subpoena refusal
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office has declined to produce documents requested by the committee via subpoena, stating their investigation is not being done ‘in good faith.’
Criminal Justice
Politics
Larry Krasner refuses to comply with state committee subpoena leading an investigation into his job performance
Krasner’s attorneys sent a letter to the committee stating that it serves ‘no legislative purpose.’
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Let the story of the 4,000 beagles be a cautionary tale for Pennsylvania
It’s time to change the revenue structure for Dog Laws so officials can catch the bad guys sooner.
Philadelphia
Politics
Four Democrats join GOP lawmakers voting to investigate DA Larry Krasner
The House passed a resolution seeking to potentially impeach the controversial DA.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Trump’s meddling in Pennsylvania’s election demands a redress
The mountain of evidence against the former president and allies needs to be met with an indictment.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Unchecked gun violence in Philly will continue as long as there is a lack of leadership
The result is a perpetual state of lawlessness exacerbated by officials failing to enforce existing laws.
News & Politics
Policy
Democrats fail in efforts to force votes on gun legislation in Harrisburg
In wake of recent mass shootings, Democrats accused Republicans of blocking action on gun-related reforms
Capitol Beat
Politics
House GOP jumpstarts proceedings to impeach Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner
Republicans in Harrisburg say crime goes “unchecked” under the city’s progressive top prosecutor
Opinion
Opinion
Regardless of what happens in November, an overhaul of the Pennsylvania GOP is long overdue
If dozens of candidates can flood the primary and split the vote for the Senate and governor, what's the point of having a state Republican Party?
Health Care
Policy
Pennsylvania is feeling the pressure of neighboring states’ passage of adult-use marijuana
What a move to greener pastures might look like.
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
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